Movies and TvShows featuring "held-at-knifepoint" theme.
Kristen McKay and James Hoyt return to an isolated vacation home following a friend's wedding reception. They are terrorized by three unknown assailants who break into the house. The couple fights for their lives as they try to survive the night against the masked intruders.
After gaining the power to set things on fire with her mind, a young girl named Charlie tries to understand her abilities. She discovers that her parents also have supernatural powers, but they are being hunted by a secret government agency. With the agency closing in, Charlie and her father must go on the run to protect themselves and uncover the truth about their powers. As they navigate a dangerous world, Charlie hones her fire abilities and realizes that she has the power to bring down the agency and seek revenge.
In Copycat, a forensic psychologist suffering from agoraphobia becomes involved in a murder case when a copycat killer begins imitating famous serial killers. With the help of a detective, she must overcome her fear and track down the psychopathic murderer before she becomes his next victim.
After the tragic death of her husband, a mother moves to a peaceful suburban town with her teenage son. However, she soon discovers that the seemingly perfect community is hiding a dark underbelly of violence, prostitution, and murder. As she delves deeper into the secrets of Purity Falls, she must confront her own fears and protect her family from the dangerous forces lurking in the shadows.
In 1930s New York City, a tough hero known as The Shadow uses his unique abilities to combat crime and protect the city from a powerful villain. With the help of a love interest and his own extraordinary skills, The Shadow must uncover a conspiracy that threatens to unleash chaos and destruction.
After discovering that her husband is involved in a criminal syndicate, a woman is kidnapped and held captive as a mind game unfolds. She must find a way to escape and protect herself and her child from the dangers that lie ahead.
The cast of The League of Gentlemen find themselves in an alternate dimension where they must confront an apocalypse. With self-referential humor and meta-jokes, they navigate through a horror-comedy filled with cannibalism, supernatural events, and bizarre characters.
In a future where killer robots roam a remote planet, a group of soldiers embark on a dangerous rescue mission. As they encounter greed, betrayal, and self-destruct mechanisms, their survival becomes a struggle against the machines and each other.
Duel at Diablo is a gripping western drama set in the town of Diablo. The story revolves around a duel between two men, filled with action, suspense, and prejudice. The plot unfolds as the characters navigate through the challenges of the Wild West.
Switchblade Sisters is a 1975 action crime drama film about a group of teenage girls who form a gang and get involved in crime and violence. They face various challenges and conflicts, including rival gangs, police, and personal struggles. The movie explores themes of friendship, loyalty, power, and identity.
Do Not Reply is a chilling horror movie that follows the disturbing story of a deeply disturbed person with borderline personality disorder. After kidnapping and abusing a young woman, he holds her hostage in his basement, subjecting her to sadistic acts of violence and rape. As the story unfolds, the horrifying truth about his twisted desires and his dark past comes to light. This movie delves into themes of captivity, sadism, and the depths of human depravity.
Justine Grace is desperate to sort out her life, her marriage to her husband Tom, and herself. When Domenic, a handsome yoga teacher, takes an interest in her, it seems like he might be the one to finally bring happiness to her life. However, he has ideas that go beyond yoga. Justine must find the strength within herself to save her marriage, save her life, and survive a sociopath as he tries to seduce her into the perfect pose.
A group of outlaws awaken to find their hard-earned bag of loot from a daring train heist is empty. A high-stakes interrogation begins as each cowboy becomes the focus in an attempt to unmask the thief among them. With no witnesses and only unforgiving wilderness around, tension mounts as each bandit struggles to clear their name before bullets fly.
Daphne is a thirty-something single woman living in London. She works as a chef in a restaurant and spends her free time avoiding commitment and dealing with the struggles of adulthood. When she witnesses a traumatic experience, Daphne must confront her own issues and figure out what truly matters to her.
Shadow of the Sword is set in 16th-century Tyrol, where a heretic monk becomes the target of religious persecution. He fights against the injustice, facing torture, book burnings, and being accused of witchcraft. The film explores themes of faith, betrayal, and self-sacrifice, as the protagonist struggles to survive in a time of religious fanaticism.
Abbott and Costello join the Foreign Legion in Algeria and get mixed up with henchmen, wrestling promoters, and a beautiful slave girl.
Cleopatra Jones, a special agent, goes on a mission to take down a drug lord and his criminal organization. With her martial arts skills and determination, she fights against corruption and crime. Along the way, she faces dangerous situations, including shootouts, hostage situations, and deception. Cleopatra Jones is a dark comedy blaxploitation film set in the 1970s, filled with action, crime, and thrilling moments.
A family-oriented adaption of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans." As the French-Indian War rages across the untamed territory of the Great Northwest, the embattled wilderness gives birth to a legend -- the proud legend of "The Last of the Red Men." August, 1757, General Montcalm and his Iroquois alalies are on the war path -- and General Munro fears for the lives of his children as they travel to join him at Fort William Henry. Although Munro dispatches a letter urging them to take refuge at Fort Edward until the road is safe, an Iroquois scout intercepts the warning. So Major Duncan Hayward is unaware of the danger as he escorts Alice Munro, her sister Cora, and her young brother Davy from the sanctuary of the fort. When their guide Magua, a vengeful Iroquois played by Buster Crabbe, betrays them, only one man can save the travelers from his savage trap.
A psychopathic serial killer dumps a bottle of the expensive new perfume 'Desire' on each of his female victims. Grace Lantel fears that her new creation might become discredited. She charges her security officer, ex-cop Lauren, to help the police investigating. One of the main suspects is former employee Gordon Lewis, who claims to be the real inventor of the scent. Lauren approaches him undercover... and falls for him, putting herself into deadly danger.
When a group of eccentric characters embark on a guided tour, a jealous ex-boyfriend turned crime novelist is murdered, and it's up to a determined tour guide to unravel the whodunit.