Movies and TvShows featuring "human-sacrifice" theme.

In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to pacify an ancient evil deep within the surrounding wilderness.

In the decline of the Mayan kingdom, Jaguar Paw is taken on a perilous journey to a world of fear and oppression. After his village is attacked, Jaguar Paw hides his wife and son in a cistern and sets out to save his people. He must face ruthless raiders, survive human sacrifices, and elude a vengeful leader on a relentless pursuit. With determination and courage, Jaguar Paw fights for his family and his freedom.

A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.

A couple travels to Northern Europe to visit a rural hometown's fabled Swedish mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

A bride's wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. Young brothers Alex (Mark O'Brien) and Daniel Le Domas (Adam Brody) witness the killing of a man on the night of his wedding to their Aunt Helene (Nicky Guadagni). Thirty years later, Alex has returned home to marry his fiance, Grace (Samara Weaving), a former foster child eager to finally have a family. On their wedding night, he tells her that, as tradition, every outside addition to the family must play a game...

American Gods is a supernatural fantasy drama TV show based on Neil Gaiman's novel. It follows the story of ex-convict Shadow Moon as he gets caught up in a conflict between the Old Gods and the New Gods.

When the dark evil immortal descends from the heaven, and the mysterious underground ghost palace was revealed, a strange herb named the Black Tea suddenly took Chang'an City by storm. However, no one knows whether it is a healthy medicine or one that could harm people. Cases of missing brides in Chang'an City began occurring one after another, which seems to be inextricably linked to the black tea... Ling Feng, general of the Jin Wu guards was tasked to investigate these cases. On his journey, he meets his strongest opponent in Su Wu Ming, the disciple of Di Ren Jie. The two of them work together to solve these mysterious cases.

In 1935, Indiana Jones is tasked by Indian villagers with reclaiming a rock stolen from them by a secret cult beneath the catacombs of an ancient palace. Alongside his companions, Willie and Short Round, Indy embarks on a dangerous journey to Pankot Palace, where they discover the cult's sinister rituals and enslaved children. With the power of five united stones at stake, Indy must thwart the cult's plans and rescue the hostages. In a final battle, Indiana invokes the name of Shiva and defeats the cult leader, Mola Ram, saving the day and returning the sacred stone to the villagers.

Tale of the Nine Tailed is a fantasy drama TV show that follows the story of a nine-tailed fox, or gumiho, and a female TV producer who gets involved in an investigation of supernatural occurrences. With a mix of romance, mystery, and action, the show explores the conflicts between humans and mythical creatures, as well as personal struggles and past-life memories.

In 1519 Spain, Tulio and Miguel win a map to El Dorado, the city of gold, and escape on Cortez's ship. They follow markers to El Dorado, pretending to be gods when the locals mistake them for the divinities of El Dorado. Tulio falls in love with Chel, a local girl, while Miguel befriends the people. However, their scam starts to unravel as Miguel wants to stay in El Dorado and Tulio wants to take Chel and the gold and leave. They are pursued by the high priest, Tzekel-kan, and a stone jaguar statue he brings to life. Together, Tulio and Miguel defeat Tzekel-kan and save El Dorado from Cortez's invasion.

One hundred years ago, a grave tradition was born in a land where demons live among people: a human must be sacrificed to the King of Beasts. But when Sariphi, the 99th sacrifice, is offered to the King, she isn’t afraid at all! Intrigued by her calm and cute nature, the King decides to spare her life with plans to make her his bride.

Friday the 13th: The Series follows the story of a mysterious antique store owner who sells cursed objects to unsuspecting buyers. The main characters must track down these objects and retrieve them before they cause more harm. Along the way, they encounter supernatural entities, face deadly threats, and uncover the store owner's dark secrets.

Five friends go on a weekend getaway to a remote cabin, only to discover that they are being watched and manipulated by a mysterious organization. As they uncover the truth behind the cabin's dark secrets, they must fight for their lives against supernatural creatures and survive the night.

During an archaeological expedition on Bouvetøya Island in Antarctica, a team of scientists find themselves caught up in a battle between Aliens and Predators. As they explore an ancient pyramid, they inadvertently awaken an Alien queen and become trapped. With the help of a lone Predator, the surviving humans must fight to escape as the Aliens multiply. They discover that the Predators have been visiting Earth for centuries, using humans as hosts for the Aliens in a hunt. The survivors must ensure the Predators succeed in their hunt to prevent the Aliens from spreading further.

A woman discovers her brother-in-law's partially formed body and helps him regenerate using the blood of men she seduces. They must escape the pursuing demons from another world. Kirsty, the daughter of her lover, becomes suspicious and confronts them, leading to a bloody confrontation and a chase through dimensions. Kirsty eventually outsmarts the demons and escapes with her boyfriend. However, the puzzle box resurfaces in the hands of a mysterious merchant.

Cannibal Holocaust is a controversial found-footage film that follows a film crew's tragic expedition in the Amazon rainforest. It explores themes of brutality, violence, and culture clash as they encounter a cannibalistic tribe and face horrifying acts of cruelty.

James Bond is tasked with investigating the deaths of three MI6 agents connected to Dr. Kananga, a dictator of a Caribbean island. Bond uncovers a plot involving heroin trafficking, voodoo rituals, and a plan to monopolize the heroin market. With the help of Solitaire, a tarot expert, Bond must bring down Kananga and his organization.

In 'I Am Dragon', a young woman is kidnapped by a dragon on her wedding day and taken to an uncharted island. As she tries to escape from her captivity, she begins to develop feelings for the dragon and they form a deep bond. She soon discovers that the dragon is actually a cursed prince and they must find a way to break the curse and be together.

In this classic adventure film, a film crew goes to a tropical island in search of the legendary giant ape, King Kong. They capture the creature and bring it back to New York City, where it is exhibited as the Eighth Wonder of the World. However, Kong escapes and wreaks havoc in the city, ultimately climbing the Empire State Building before meeting his tragic end.

Cat People tells the story of a young woman who discovers that she comes from a lineage of people who can transform into large jungle cats. As she tries to understand her newfound abilities, she becomes caught in a web of danger and temptation. The film explores themes of sexuality, fear, and the loss of innocence.