Movies and TvShows featuring "hanged-child" theme.

In the small New England town of Blithe Hollow, Massachusetts, a boy named Norman Babcock is able to speak with the dead. Almost no one believes his ability is genuine, and he is isolated emotionally from his family and bullied by his peers. When Norman has a vision of the town's past and being pursued as a witch, he discovers that he must perform a ritual to protect the town. With the help of his friend Neil, Norman sets off on a journey to retrieve a special book to stop the curse. Along the way, they are pursued by zombies, but eventually find the grave of Agatha, the witch who cursed the town. Norman confronts Agatha's ghost, convincing her to let go of her vengeance and move on. The curse is broken, and Norman is regarded as a hero by his town.

Rescue 911 (1989) is a documentary TV show that depicts the real-life stories of emergency rescues. It showcases various situations such as accidents, fires, medical emergencies, and more, highlighting the heroic efforts of first responders and the impact of their actions.

Two bodybuilders with a heart of gold are hired to babysit a pair of mischievous twins. Chaos ensues when the twins are kidnapped.

During the Thirty Years' War, a captain and a young soldier come across a remote valley untouched by the conflict. As they try to protect the valley from marauding soldiers, friendships form and the value of peace is explored.

Disconnect follows multiple interconnected storylines that revolve around the consequences of modern technology and its effect on personal relationships, privacy, and identity. The lives of a group of individuals are profoundly affected by a series of events involving cell phone usage, credit card fraud, cyber-bullying, and online impersonations. As the stories unfold, the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions and grapple with the question of whether true connection is possible in the digital age.

It's Not Me, I Swear! is a dark comedy set in Quebec in the 1960s. The story revolves around a 10-year-old boy named Leon, who is dealing with a troubled home life and struggles with abandonment. Leon resorts to extreme measures, such as faking illness and attempting suicide, to cope with his feelings of neglect. The film explores themes of family relationships, childhood trauma, and the desperate need for love and attention.

The Red Head follows the story of a weak man who has a difficult childhood and struggles to overcome the challenges he faces. Set in France, the man faces family relationships, child abuse, and a redhead who plays a significant role in his life. Based on a novel, the movie explores themes of love, loss, and resilience.

Varg Veum, a private detective, is hired to find a missing twin. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a dark conspiracy involving murder, rape, and child abduction. With the clock ticking, Veum must navigate through a web of deception and desperation to bring justice to those involved.

A group of summer camp kids, left to their own devices when their teachers stage a strike, go on a rampage of stealing and looting. A stolen boat brings them to an uninhabited island. When their boat drifts away, the marooned kids must fend for themselves.

Jamie looks after his son Jake while his wife works all hours.

A movie producer living in Toronto finds himself entangled in a series of murders involving burned alive victims and child murders. As the death toll rises, he must navigate through drug abuse, bad parenting, and a mysterious killer.

After the fall of civilization, man has repeated the same mistakes again and installed a new system of law based on false science and superstitious beliefs. This reaches its climax when it comes to the “Chisa” flower, because anyone who dares to touch it is banished from the village and has to live a life of loneliness and poverty. The most vulnerable to this deviation are children, as their natural curiosity makes them fall prey to temptation.

To redeem himself from a great sin, a man dedicates himself to building a church.

Ian Tracey plays 11-year-old Peter, who is plagued by demons and sent to an institution for setting fires. Peter escapes and hops a freight train headed into northern B.C. He is befriended by a native shaman or "dreamspeaker" (George Clutesi). The shaman makes some strides but is unable to get to the root of Peter's problems. Peter is captured by the police and taken back to the institution where he slides down even further.

During World War II, a group of American soldiers, led by a hardened sergeant, come across an orphaned boy and must navigate the horrors of war while protecting him. They face enemy soldiers, violence, and the harsh realities of combat in their fight for survival.