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Hereditary
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Hereditary(2018)

7.3
tomato90%
R
128Minutes

A grieving family is plagued by tragic and disturbing occurrences after the death of their 78-year-old grandmother. As Annie, the mother and an artist, delves into researching apparitions, strange events begin to unfold. Her teenage son, Peter, attends a party that ends in tragedy when his younger sister, Charlie, is decapitated. As Annie becomes obsessed with a grief counseling support group, she encounters Joan, who guides her towards conducting a séance. However, Annie unwittingly summons a malevolent spirit that possesses her and threatens her family. Annie discovers that her mother and Joan were part of a coven dedicated to conjuring the demon Paimon, and realizes that her family has been cursed. In a desperate attempt to save her son, Annie burns Charlie's sketchbook and unintentionally causes her husband, Steve, to spontaneously combust. Peter, now possessed, witnesses his mother's descent into madness before fleeing to the attic. In the attic, he discovers the truth about his family's dark secret and ultimately succumbs to possession. The story ends with Peter being crowned as Paimon in a tree house filled with members of the coven, including the decapitated head of Charlie.

Shores
Tv Show

Shores (2025)

6.6

Following the inexplicable sinking of a trawler and its fishermen who remain untraceable, Abigail, an oceanographer, is sent by IFREMER on a mission to Fécamp, her hometown, which she left a few years earlier following a family tragedy.

Expats
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Expats (2024)

6.3
TV_MA

A tight-knit group of expatriates living in Hong Kong navigate their personal and professional lives amidst a vibrant and tumultuous backdrop. Margaret, Hilary, and Mercy's lives converge following a family tragedy, challenging notions of privilege and blurring the line between victimhood and culpability.

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Just Between Lovers
Tv Show

Just Between Lovers (2018)

8.1

Just Between Lovers is a Korean TV show that follows the lives of two individuals, Lee Kang-doo and Ha Moon-soo, who are brought together by a tragic accident. Both have experienced trauma and loss in their lives, and they find solace and healing in each other. As they navigate their way through their own personal demons and struggles, they discover love and hope in unexpected places.

The Boy
Movie

The Boy(2016)

6
tomato31%
PG_13
98Minutes

A young woman named Greta takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy family in a remote English village. She soon discovers that the family's son, Brahms, is a life-sized doll that the parents treat as a real child. As Greta becomes more involved in Brahms' care, she starts to experience strange occurrences and begins to suspect that the doll may be possessed by a malevolent spirit. Greta must unravel the mystery surrounding Brahms and confront the dark secrets of the family's past before it's too late.

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Hinterland
Tv Show

Hinterland (2016)

7.6
TV_14

Hinterland is a gripping crime drama set in the beautiful but bleak landscape of rural Wales. It follows DCI Tom Mathias as he investigates various murder cases, uncovering dark secrets and facing personal demons along the way.

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One of Us
Tv Show

One of Us (2016)

7
TV_MA

One of Us is a TV show that delves into the aftermath of a family tragedy in a small town in rural Scotland. It explores the dark secrets, including cheating and incestuous relationships, as well as the revenge, paranoia, and cover-ups that ensue. The story follows the characters as they navigate through the consequences of a double murder, false confessions, and the uncovering of long-held secrets.

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The Ancestral
Movie

The Ancestral(2022)

4.5
101Minutes

After suffering a family tragedy, a widower named Thanh moves his two daughters to a centuries-old ancestral home. Both daughters fall prey to sleep paralysis and night terrors. Their father seeks the help of a local psychologist, but chilling secrets and visions eventually prove that all is not what it seems in the old family house.

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Bed Rest
Movie

Bed Rest(2022)

5.1
R
90Minutes

After struggling to start a family, Julie Rivers is pregnant and moves into a new home with her husband. Ordered to bed rest, Julie unravels as she faces the monotony and anxiety. Terrifying ghostly experiences in the home stir up her past demons and challenge her mental stability. Julie fights to protect herself and her unborn baby from the supernatural.

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A California Christmas
Movie

A California Christmas(2020)

5.8
PG_13
106Minutes

To secure a lucrative job deal, a ranch hand agrees to a proposition by posing as a simple worker and wooing a career-driven woman who is tasked with selling his family's farm. However, as the Christmas season progresses, their initial plan starts to unravel as genuine feelings begin to emerge and family tragedy strikes.

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family tragedy

Discover a wide range of movies and TV shows that explore the theme of family tragedy. From heart-wrenching dramas to captivating documentaries, explore the complexities of familial relationships and the hardships they endure. Dive into stories of loss, betrayal, resilience, and love, as you explore the impact of family tragedies on characters and their journeys. Whether you're looking for emotional storytelling or thought-provoking narratives, SimilarWatch has curated a collection of compelling content for your viewing pleasure.

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