Movies and TvShows featuring "guillotine" theme.

On May 1, 1945 in Berlin, as the Red Army raises the Soviet flag over the Reichskanzlei, a group of Nazi officers conduct a ritual. For them, the slaughter in the city is nothing but the perfect ritual sacrifice in order to bring back the Order of the 13 Lances, a group of supermen whose coming would bring the world's destruction. Years later, no one knows if this group of officers succeeded, or whether they lived or died. Few know of their existence, and even those who knew began to pass away as the decades passed. Now in December in the present day in Suwahara City, Ren Fujii spends his days at the hospital. Every night he sees the same dream: A guillotine. Murderers who hunt people, and the black clothed knights who pursue the murderers. He is desperate to return to his normal, everyday life, but even now he hears his friend Shirō's words: "Everyone who remains in this city eventually loses their minds."

An epic journey detailing the rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte as he navigates the French Revolution and conquers nations, all while struggling with his addictive relationship with his wife, Josephine.

The Addams Family must rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from Debbie, a black widow serial killer, who plans to marry him for his wealth and then murder him. Meanwhile, Wednesday and Pugsley are sent to a summer camp where they make enemies with the snobby camp owners and befriend a misfit named Joel. With the help of Joel, they uncover Debbie's true identity and attempt to stop Fester's wedding. After a series of comedic and macabre events, the Addams Family successfully save Fester and defeat Debbie.

It is the Universal Century, year 0153. The Zanscare Empire, which rules almost all of Side 2, has declared its independence from the old government, the hollow and corrupt Earth Federation. Under the justification of creating a new, space-based order, it has begun an invasion of Earth; and Point Kasarelia, the illegal residence area in Eastern Europe where Üso Ewin and Shahkti Kareen live, is no exception. As they are caught in the fighting between Zanscare and the opposing resistance organization, the League Militaire, fate draws Üso and his friends into the midst of battle.

The Count of Monte Cristo is a thrilling TV show set in 19th century France. It follows the story of Edmond Dantes, a sailor who is falsely accused and imprisoned. After escaping from prison, Dantes seeks revenge on those who betrayed him and discovers a hidden treasure. The show explores themes of justice, conspiracy, and the power of redemption.

After a rebellion overthrows the Tearmoon Empire, Princess Mia meets her demise by guillotine at just 20 years old. She awakens eight years in the past, given a second chance at life. Haunted by her memory of the guillotine, the princess sets out to rebuild the empire and prevent a return to fate. Can the selfish princess learn to be a selfless leader, even though she’s trying to save herself?

Darkroom is an American television thriller series which ABC transmitted from November 27, 1981 to January 15, 1982. It was an anthology horror/thriller series, similar in style to Rod Serling's Night Gallery. Each 60-minute episode featured two or more stories of varying length with a new story and a new cast, but each of the episode wraparound segments was hosted by James Coburn. Among the performers who appeared on the series were Steve Allen, Esther Rolle, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, David Carradine, Billy Crystal, and June Lockhart.

Adèle Blanc-Sec, an adventurer, embarks on a journey to find a cure for her sister's brain damage, in this action-packed steampunk fantasy set in 1910s Paris.

Papillon is based on the true story of Henri Charrière, a convicted murderer who escapes from the infamous Devil's Island prison in French Guiana. Along with his fellow inmate, Louis Dega, Papillon forms an unlikely friendship as they navigate through treacherous conditions to regain their freedom.

A woman named Mathilde embarks on a relentless search for her fiancé, who mysteriously disappeared during World War I. As she uncovers clues and follows leads, Mathilde unravels a complex web of secrets and revelations, all while navigating the aftermath of the war and the impact it has had on those left behind. Will she ever find out the truth about her fiancé's fate?

The Scarlet Pimpernel is an exciting TV show set in Paris during the French Revolution. The story follows an aristocrat who leads a double life as a dashing adventurer and hero, rescuing refugees from the guillotine. With his hidden identity and cunning spy skills, he outwits the authorities and fights for justice during this time of terror.

In 'The Amazing Maurice,' a streetwise cat named Maurice teams up with a gang of rats to deceive townsfolk into paying for a pied piper's services. However, they soon discover that the rats are sentient and literate, and together with a young girl named Malicia, they uncover a plot by rat catchers to capture rats for entertainment purposes. With the help of a magical flute, they defeat a rat king and bring peace to the town.

In House of Wax, a sculptor uses wax figures to cover up his murders and seeks revenge on those who wronged him. Set in a wax museum, the film is a proto-slasher that combines elements of horror and crime genres.

A group of friends attend an amusement park that features a horror maze with masked killers. Unbeknownst to them, a sadistic killer starts targeting them one by one, turning their Halloween night into a horrifying nightmare.

Augusto Pinochet, an aged vampire dictator, decides to die after living 250 years in the world. The movie follows his final journey as he confronts his past and faces unexpected challenges.

In a near-future dystopia, an ex-soldier finds himself trapped on a remote island prison. He must use his survival skills to escape and avoid a psychotic villain who runs the prison.

A dramatic and thrilling movie about the French Revolution, depicting the discontent, crisis, and social unrest that led to the end of the monarchy and the rise of the republic. It explores the political turmoil, violence, and rebellion that characterized this historical era.

The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk is a comedic action film set in ancient China. Fong Sai Yuk, a master martial artist, finds himself caught up in a dangerous plot involving an evil emperor and a secret society. With his kung-fu skills and quick thinking, Fong must navigate treacherous battles and hilarious misunderstandings to save the day.

A young girl named Mitsuko is forced to endure physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her parents and teachers. She escapes into a surreal alternate reality where she becomes a performer in a bizarre circus. As the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Mitsuko must confront the dark secrets of her past and find a way to break free from her tormentors.

In Women in Cages (1971), a group of women find themselves trapped in a brutal and sadistic Philippine prison. They endure various forms of abuse, including rape, torture, and humiliation. As they fight for their survival, they form alliances and plot their escape. The movie portrays the horrifying reality of life for these women and raises questions about power, corruption, and the human spirit.