Movies and TvShows featuring "guilt-ridden" theme.
The Sinner is a psychological thriller TV show that follows the investigation of a murder committed by a seemingly ordinary woman. As the police dig deeper into the case, they uncover hidden motives and a complex web of secrets. The show explores themes of guilt, trauma, and the human psyche.
A shy girl, outcast by her peers and sheltered by her religious mother, unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.
Ghost Stories is a 2017 movie based on a play. It follows a professor who is known for debunking paranormal activity, but he is forced to reconsider his beliefs when he receives a supernatural challenge. The professor delves into a series of ghost stories, each with its own unique twist and horrifying creatures. As he investigates, he becomes consumed by guilt and faces the terrifying truth behind his skepticism.
In 1969, four strangers arrive at the El Royale Hotel. Catholic priest Daniel Flynn, singer Darlene Sweet, salesman Laramie Seymour Sullivan, and sarcastic Emily Summerspring meet the hotel's only employee, Miles Miller. As the guests settle in, secrets are revealed and tensions rise. Priests turn out to be robbers, FBI agents are undercover, and hidden passageways with surveillance equipment are discovered. A kidnapping, murder, and a sadistic cult leader add to the chaos. Ultimately, the survivors must fight for their lives and confront their guilt and past actions.
A grief-stricken news producer teams up with a serial killer to go back in time and change the future, investigating a series of murders and dealing with corruption and cover-ups along the way. With San Francisco as the backdrop, the mother is driven by desperation and guilt as she navigates through a time loop in search of a happy ending.
In the year 2020, a police officer named John accidentally gets killed on duty. He is brought back to life with the help of artificial intelligence, but things get complicated when he discovers a criminal conspiracy and starts investigating it with his new partner. Along the way, he must navigate his guilt over leaving his wife behind and deal with an affair with his partner's wife.
When a police officer receives a distressed phone call from a woman who has been kidnapped, he must navigate a race against time to save her while battling his own personal demons and guilt. Set in a single location, the officer must rely on his desk work and emergency telephone calls to uncover clues and track down the kidnapper. As the tension rises, the plot takes unexpected twists and revelations, all within a one-day timespan.
In the 1850s, independent and strong-willed Mary Bee Cuddy volunteers to transport three mentally ill women from Nebraska to Iowa. She enlists the help of a claim jumper, George Biggs, and together they face numerous challenges on their journey through the harsh and unforgiving American frontier.
A Short Film About Killing is a crime drama set in communist Poland. A young lawyer is assigned to defend a man accused of random murder. As the story unfolds, the film explores the complexities of the death penalty and the moral implications of killing another human being. The lawyer's past traumas and fears of death come into play as he navigates the case. The film culminates in the execution of the accused, prompting reflection on the brutality of capital punishment.
Destroyer follows the story of a guilt-ridden LAPD detective who is haunted by her undercover operation and seeks revenge on the gang leader responsible. As she embarks on a downward spiral, she navigates a dangerous path, determined to make things right.
Set in the harsh winter of 1634, a Jesuit missionary travels to Quebec City in New France to convert the Huron tribe to Christianity. Along the perilous journey, he faces conflicts with the Iroquois tribe, personal struggles, and a developing love interest.
In A Dark Foe, a psychologist turned FBI agent must confront her deepest fears when a serial killer begins a deadly game of hide-and-seek, targeting her and forcing her to face the darkness within. As she delves into her own traumatic past, she must unravel the twisted mind of the killer before it's too late.
Kóblic is a modern-western crime thriller set in 1970s Argentina during the military dictatorship. The story follows a guilt-ridden pilot named Kóblic who becomes a fugitive after refusing to participate in state crimes. As he tries to escape his haunted past, Kóblic finds himself caught in a web of violence and must confront the dark secrets of his country's history.
Tequila and Bonetti is an American comedy-drama series
An incestuous relationship between to siblings after their mother's death, leads one of the characters to feel haunted by guilt. They try to forget their blood ties but they only become more evident and hard to manage.
In communist-era Budapest, a struggling writer hires a mysterious maid who brings eccentricity and secretiveness into the writer's private life. As their bond grows, they uncover each other's traumatic pasts, including their experiences during World War Two and the Holocaust.
Voices is a chilling horror film that follows a series of murders disguised as accidents. As the body count rises, a demonic spirit emerges, bringing chaos and terror to the small town. In a fight to the death, the evil wins, leaving a trail of tragedy and destruction. With mind-control and deception, the movie takes a gothic-horror twist, with twists and turns at every corner.
Sarah, a Palestinian woman, and Saleem, an Israeli man, engage in an illicit affair. Their actions have unintended consequences as they become entangled in a web of betrayal, violence, and moral dilemmas. Inspired by a true story, the film explores the complexities of love and loyalty in the midst of political tension.
Just Before Nightfall is a crime drama film set in 1970s France. After a man confesses to a murder, his guilt-ridden wife must come to terms with their dark secrets. As the police investigate, the couple's obsession with sadomasochism and their complicated web of lies is exposed, leading to a shocking conclusion. The film explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the destructive power of secrets.
After a tragic accident that killed her mother and left her daughter Nirmala missing, Wening embarks on a desperate search for Nirmala, enlisting the help of a podcaster, a Japanese researcher, and a shaman, all while haunted by her mother’s ghost and dark secrets from her past.