Movies and TvShows featuring "descent-into-madness" theme.
During the Vietnam War, a U.S. Army officer is asked to assassinate a renegade Special Forces Colonel who considers himself a god. As he travels upriver with his crew, he learns more about the Colonel's descent into madness and the horrors of war. Eventually, he confronts the Colonel and fulfills his mission, but not without experiencing the depths of human brutality and the consequences of war.
In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him. Akira Kurosawa's treatment of King Lear, with three sons dealing with the passing of an era as their warlord father Lord Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsuya Nakadai) tries to find peace in his last years by dividing his fief among them. While one honest son, Saburo Naotora Ichimonji (Daisuke Ryu), faces his family's wrath for speaking the truth, his two brothers, Taro Takatora Ichimonji (Akira Terao) and Jiro Masatora Ichimonji (Jinpachi Nezu) vie for power in the vacuum left by Hidetora's retirement. While Kyoami the Court Fool (Pîtâ) makes wise commentary, Hidetora discovers for himself the madness caused by his thirst for power, and tries to find redemption for his deadly past.
Pink Floyd: The Wall is a surreal and dark film that follows the story of a rock star, Pink, as he descends into madness. It explores themes of trauma, alienation, and rebellion, using the metaphor of a wall to symbolize Pink's emotional barriers. The film delves into his abusive childhood, unsuccessful relationships, and the pressures of fame and society. As Pink isolates himself from the world, his mental state deteriorates, leading to a climactic and cathartic climax.
Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) is an animated movie based on the graphic novel of the same name. The story delves into the dark descent of the Joker into madness and his twisted attempt to corrupt and torment Batman. The movie explores themes of cruelty, justice, and the blurred line between hero and villain.
The Tenant is a psychological thriller about a man who becomes increasingly paranoid and delusional after moving into an apartment in Paris. As he becomes more obsessed with the identity of the previous tenant, his psychological state deteriorates, leading to a shocking and disturbing climax.
Torment (1994) is a gripping crime drama that follows the story of a woman who becomes consumed by obsession and infidelity. When her husband's suspicions are aroused, the situation takes a dark turn, leading to a series of shocking events. This intense and suspenseful film explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the consequences of unchecked desires.
In the 19th century Netherlands, a professor visits a Dutch windmill and discovers a secret involving a sculptor who uses human-taxidermy. As he investigates further, he experiences hallucinations and descends into madness.
After a meteorite crash-lands on their farm, a family's life is turned upside down as they experience a series of bizarre and horrifying events. They soon discover that the meteorite has brought with it a cosmic horror that threatens not only their sanity but their very existence.
After a one-night stand, a young woman finds herself suffering from a horrific and mysterious transformation that leads to a descent into madness.
When a film producer travels to Romania to investigate a rumored curse on a movie set, she discovers supernatural forces and descends into madness.
In America Latina, a devoted family man experiences amnesia and descends into madness, leading to a series of hallucinations and false memories. As he struggles to piece together his identity, he becomes entangled in a web of mystery and thriller, involving a kidnapped girl, schizophrenia, and the search for truth.
A coal miner, mourning the loss of his friend, takes his daughter on one last retirement party at an abandoned mine. However, they soon find themselves trapped in the underground mine, with limited oxygen and no way out. As the lack of oxygen starts to affect their minds, they begin to experience hallucinations and the line between reality and insanity blurs. With tensions rising, they must find a way to survive and escape before it's too late.
Tower of London tells the story of an evil king in 15th-century England who descends into madness and commits heinous acts of cruelty. The film focuses on his manipulation of his loyal subjects, his obsession with the throne, and his haunted conscience. As he becomes more unstable, he is haunted by ghostly visions and prophecies. The plot culminates in a battle for power and a shocking brother-brother reunion.
A group of teenagers on a road trip through the Australian outback encounter a mysterious road train with supernatural powers. As they try to escape, they face terrifying obstacles and descent into madness.
The Deeper You Dig is a drama horror movie that follows a medium and her daughter navigating the aftermath of a car accident in a remote winter location. As they deal with guilt and a descent into madness, they encounter tarot cards, psychic experiences, and haunting experiences. The movie also touches on themes of possession, house flipping, grave digging, and deer hunting.
As part of an internet challenge to live undetected in a stranger’s home, a daring couple target an infamous haunted house and endure a series of chilling incidents as they witness a family descending into madness.
The Goodbye Kiss is a neo-noir crime thriller set in Italy during the 1990s. The story revolves around a former outlaw who becomes entangled in a web of corruption, drug trafficking, and murder. As he tries to navigate the dangerous underworld, he is faced with disillusionment and a descent into madness. The film explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the impact of a corrupt system on individuals. Through its tense and atmospheric storytelling, The Goodbye Kiss provides a gripping portrayal of the years of lead in Italy.
A man is sentenced to prison for a murder he did not commit. Thanks to a serum invented by his brother, he manages to become invisible and escape from prison in order to prove his innocence, while his brother works feverishly to find an antidote. Theatrically released in USA in Spanish language only; later English-dubbed version syndicated directly to television.
A River Called Titas tells the story of a young fisherman who falls in love and marries a girl from a neighboring village, but their lives take a tragic turn when the girl is abducted and taken away. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle for survival in the harsh realities of rural Bangladesh.
A young artist lives with his father, a radical friend and music loving young woman. His father dies, the radical friend leaves him and the woman is taken away by her family to another city.