Movies and TvShows featuring "haunted-by-the-past" theme.
The Mentalist follows Patrick Jane, a former psychic medium, who uses his keen power of observation to help the California Bureau of Investigation solve complex cases. After losing his wife and child to a serial killer known as Red John, Jane joins the law enforcement agency to track down the elusive murderer while dealing with his own haunted past.
Maverick, a top naval aviator, confronts his past while leading elite graduates of TOP GUN on a mission that demands sacrifice. As he trains the group and dogfights with skeptical students, he must reconcile with his former rival, deal with a strained relationship with the son of his late friend, and face the changing landscape of crewed fighter aircraft. Maverick's leadership is tested as he devises a plan to destroy an unsanctioned uranium enrichment plant, ultimately sacrificing himself to save his mentee. In the end, Maverick finds redemption as he helps his student and takes to the skies once again.
Justified follows the story of Raylan Givens, a U.S. Marshal with an unorthodox approach to law enforcement. He returns to his hometown in Kentucky and takes on the local criminal underworld, including the dangerous Crowder family. As the series progresses, Raylan faces personal and professional challenges while navigating the dark side of Harlan County.
In a world where dreams can be infiltrated, a skilled thief is hired to plant an idea in a target's subconscious mind.
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Max Rockatansky is imprisoned and used as a blood bag for a sick War Boy. When one of Joe's lieutenants, Imperator Furiosa, escapes with Joe's five wives, Max helps them in their journey to find Furiosa's homeland and escape from Joe's pursuit. Along the way, they face battles, sacrifices, and the realization that hope for a better future lies within themselves.
A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game. The killer torments his victims by forcing them to answer movie trivia in exchange for their lives. As the body count rises, the girl must uncover the identity of the killer before she becomes his next victim. With twists, suspense, and a reveal of the killer's motives, the movie keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
Supervillains from Belle Reve prison join a secret mission on Corto Maltese island to fight enemies. They face danger, betrayal, and a giant starfish alien creature as they attempt to save the world.
A former policeman with a troubled past becomes entangled in a web of obsession, perversion, and violence after meeting a mysterious woman. As his life spirals out of control, he must confront his own demons and face the consequences of his actions.
Prodigal Son is a crime drama TV show that revolves around Malcolm Bright, a talented criminal profiler with a unique perspective on serial killers. Malcolm is haunted by his father, Dr. Martin Whitly, a notorious serial killer known as "The Surgeon." As Malcolm helps the NYPD solve complex murder cases, he also navigates his complicated relationship with his father and confronts his own dark past.
Sunset Beach is a drama and romance TV show set on a beach in California. It follows the lives of a diverse cast of characters dealing with love, passion, revenge, and family relationships. The plot revolves around various storylines, including murder, manipulation, and power struggles.
Three girls, Claire, Casey, and Marcia, are kidnapped by a man named Kevin with 23 distinct personalities. As they try to escape, they discover that a frightful new 24th personality is emerging. With the help of therapist Dr. Karen Fletcher, Casey learns more about Kevin's condition and the dangerous identity known as The Beast. The girls fight for survival, facing psychological and physical challenges. Only by saying Kevin's full name can they briefly stop The Beast. In the end, Casey manages to escape, but Kevin's dominant personalities take control, and The Beast becomes unstoppable.
The Crain family moves into Hill House, an old mansion with a tragic history. As they renovate the house, they encounter supernatural phenomena that force them to confront their own demons.
Bruce Wayne witnesses the murder of his parents and trains to become Batman to fight crime and corruption in Gotham. When he returns to the city, he must stop a secret society from destroying it.
In the 1820s, a frontiersman on a fur trading expedition is attacked by a bear and abandoned by his hunting team. He fights for survival against harsh elements and seeks revenge against the men who betrayed him.
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.
Munting Heredera or Little Heiress is a Filipino family-oriented drama series created and developed by Maryo J. de los Reyes for GMA Network. Playing the lead role of Doña Anastacia, a rich widow in search of her "munting heredera", is the multi-award winning actress and one of the original Queens of Philippine cinema, Gloria Romero, making her television debut. The show was first shown on May 9, 2011, replacing Dwarfina on GMA Network and on May 11, 2011, on GMA Pinoy TV. Worldwide, via GMA Pinoy TV, the quality of the picture is much finer but is still at 480i, though digitally mastered. The series was extended for five weeks more than its original plan, but after one week the show was extended again for an additional five weeks for the second time. A third extension of 10 weeks was made. The series concluded on February 3, 2012, and was replaced by Biritera. It ran for thirty nine weeks with the total of 195 episodes.
After receiving her ex-husband's novel, a wealthy art gallery owner is consumed by its violent and symbolic revenge story, leading her to reflect on her own unhappiness and past regrets.
After being inexplicably kidnapped and imprisoned for 20 years, a man sets out to seek revenge on those who wronged him, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
In the near future, the vast majority of humans are augmented with cybernetics, enhancing various traits like vision, strength, and intelligence. Mira Killian is a human saved from a crash and turned into a cyber-enhanced soldier. She joins Section 9, an anti-terrorist bureau, and works with her team to stop criminals. As Killian dives into the AI of a hacked geisha, she uncovers a mysterious hacker named Kuze. Killian's past is revealed to be a lie, and she seeks answers while evading her own organization's attempts to kill her. With the help of her team, Killian embraces her true identity and confronts those who deceived her.
After a destructive industrialist threatens a small town, a young widow enlists the help of seven gunmen from various backgrounds to protect the town and its people. As they train the townsfolk and prepare for the imminent attack, the seven face their own personal demons and form a bond with the townspeople. When the industrialist and his army arrive, a fierce battle ensues, resulting in sacrifices and the display of true heroism. The people of the town are forever grateful to the courageous men who fought for them, calling their actions magnificent.