Movies and TvShows featuring "driven-to-suicide" theme.
Oh Dae-Su is kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years without knowing why. Upon his release, he must track down his captor and uncover the truth behind his imprisonment.
Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.
I Am Dina is a drama film set in 19th-century Norway. Dina, a strong female protagonist, navigates her privileged life in a small village. She forms an unlikely bond with a stable boy and develops a close relationship with her tutor, who is also a cellist. The story touches on themes of wealth, mother-daughter relationships, and the complexities of social dynamics within a small community.
Tales from the Crypt is an anthology horror movie released in 1972. It consists of five separate stories, each with its own macabre twist. The stories are tied together by the Crypt Keeper, a sinister figure who introduces each tale. From Christmas horrors to killer Santa Claus and supernatural dreams, Tales from the Crypt offers a variety of terrifying tales.
Christine is based on the true story of television reporter Christine Chubbuck, who, in 1974, committed suicide on live television. The film explores her personal struggles, including depression, dissatisfaction, and a broken dream. It delves into the pressure of television ratings, workplace issues, and her mental illness. Christine's tragic end shocked the nation and left a lasting impact on the media industry.
Dr. Mabuse, a criminal mastermind and master of disguise, uses hypnotism and mind control to carry out his nefarious plans, including counterfeiting money, gambling dens, and train robberies. As the state prosecutor and a psychoanalyst try to stop him, they uncover a web of deception, illegal gambling, and underground activities in a corrupt society.
Hester Murdoch is found naked and nearly beaten to death by four young Hawaiian men on the beach and taken to the hospital. Some of the men didn't want to get involved, fearing they might be blamed, because she was white, but do so anyway. Almost immediately everyone suspects they are to blame. When Hester's politically influential mother Doris finds out what really happened, she fearing a scandal, forces her daughter to blame the men who rescued her, of raping and beating her. It's up to detective Curt Maddox, to find out what really happened, and their Hawaiian lawyer to do the impossible. Convince a white court of law, that they are innocent.
Anna Tellwright lives in the Pottery District in Staffordshire with her young stepsister Agnes & father Ephraim, who is a wealthy man, but a miser. Anna attends the Methodist Church, but their strict rules & her father's thumb on everything she & Agnes do creates a longing for freedom. At 21, she inherits her grandmother's estate & is a now a wealthy young woman.
New York: Every night the mysterious "Night Owl" goes on the air with her moody radio show. She seems to have an inexplicable influence on some men; several of Julie's friends commit suicide while listening to her voice. She fears for her husband Harry, who becomes more and more distant from her.
Charlie Chan visits Treasure Island in San Francisco to investigate a phoney spiritualist who is using mind-reading tricks during seances to obtain blackmail evidence. Along the way, Chan uncovers a hidden secret room and must solve a series of mysterious crimes.
A college student fears for her life after a number of disturbing occurrences, leaving her desperately searching for the culprit. Her suspicions lead to her family house maid, unaware that their connection is much deeper than meets the eye.
A fallen woman seeks redemption at a Singapore rubber plantation. Melodrama.
When a struggling musician makes a deal with the devil, he is transformed into a successful rock star but must learn the importance of family and integrity in order to save his soul. Set in the 1980s, this dark comedy explores themes of religion, redemption, and the music industry.
An insurance investigator examining several recent cases of suicide discovers a demon influencing the deaths, but only he can see it.
A woman named Mary hears that her sister Jacqueline is missing and sets out to find her. As she digs deeper, Mary discovers a dark secret society operating in Greenwich Village, dedicated to devil worship. Mary navigates the dangerous world of the cult and must confront her deepest fears to save her sister and escape the clutches of evil.
A gymnast finds her parents murdered in their home.
American Guinea Pig: The Song of Solomon is a horror movie about a vengeful supernatural demon that possesses a young woman named Mary, leading to a terrifying battle between good and evil. As the demon's power grows, the exorcism becomes increasingly dangerous and brutal, with Mary's body and soul at stake. With bone-chilling scenes and disturbing visuals, this movie explores themes of demonic possession, Catholicism, and the struggle between faith and evil.
A young TV news reporter grows tired of commercial programming and decides to cover more positive stories. He is fired for his troubles, and goes on a personal search for truth and beauty in the media. A voyage in consciousness for the millennium.
Falling victim to a glib con artist named Michael (Stewart Bick), Texas housewife Diane (Peta Wilson) loses all her money, a disaster that drives her husband Randal (Anthony Lemke) to suicide. Unable to get justice through the official channels, Diane mounts her own plan of revenge. This involves assuming a new identity, trading in her blonde tresses for a redheaded "do", moving to a small town, and systematically seducing the man who ruined her life. One of six "no frills" TV movies produced in Canada for the Lifetime cable network at a flat cost of 2 million each,
Fabienne is a police officer. She does her job well but is gradually growing tired of the dehumanized nature of her work : arresting undocumented aliens day after day does not fit in with her ideals. That's why when, one night, Olga, the Kazakh prostitute she apprehends, begs her to free her not to leave her four-year-old son alone, she hesitates... And why, after Olga has run away and is found dead, Fabienne decides to deal with this matter personally...