Movies and TvShows featuring "inside-the-mind" theme.
Craig Schwartz, an unsuccessful puppeteer, discovers a portal that allows him to enter the mind of actor John Malkovich. He soon becomes obsessed with the experience, as does his wife Lotte. When the portal is discovered by their co-worker Maxine, they start a business offering others the chance to experience Malkovich. As Schwartz and Lotte's relationship falls apart, Maxine falls in love with Malkovich, unaware that it is actually Schwartz inside. Meanwhile, Dr. Lester, the owner of the portal, plans to use Malkovich's body as a host for himself and his friends. Schwartz ultimately decides to remain inside Malkovich indefinitely, but faces a series of challenges as Dr. Lester and his friends try to force him out. The story culminates in a plot twist involving Maxine and Lotte's relationship, and Schwartz finding himself trapped inside the body of Maxine and Lotte's daughter.
In 'Flatliners (2017)', a group of medical students become obsessed with the idea of experiencing near-death. They conduct dangerous experiments to temporarily stop their hearts and explore the afterlife. However, as they delve deeper into their obsession, they unleash supernatural forces and face terrifying consequences. With guilt, regret, and redemption at the core, these students must confront their own dark pasts and the consequences of their actions.
In a future where virtual reality technology has advanced, a talented hacker known as VR.5 uses her skills to enter virtual worlds and battle against a corrupt corporation. As she delves deeper into the virtual realm, she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy and must confront the truth about her own past. With the ability to manipulate the virtual world, VR.5 fights to bring down the corporation and protect humanity from their sinister plans.
Anna, a 16-year-old girl, has psychic powers and is haunted by false memories. She becomes the prime suspect in a murder case and must use her telepathic abilities to solve the mystery and clear her name. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a web of manipulation and discovers the truth about her own past.
An art auctioneer becomes mixed up with a group of criminals partners with a hypnotherapist in order to recover a lost painting. As they try to extract his lost memory through hypnotherapy, they uncover a twisted plot of manipulation, amnesia, and a love triangle. The art auctioneer must overcome his gambling addiction and confront his past in order to find the painting and expose the true intentions of his partners.
In a dystopian city ruled by an evil scientist, a young orphan and a circus strongman set out to rescue kidnapped children and confront their fears and memories.
In Unforgettable, a scientist in Seattle, Washington becomes obsessed with finding out the truth about his wife's murder. He experiments with an experimental drug that allows him to implant memories, but it has dangerous side effects. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deception and conspiracy. Will he be able to overcome his painful memories and find justice?
A team of special operations soldiers enter a high-tech facility to investigate the disappearance of a scientist. They soon find themselves trapped inside and must navigate through a series of deadly traps while uncovering the dark secrets of the facility. With time running out, they must find a way to escape and survive.
In Altered States (1980), a scientist named Eddie Jessup begins experimenting with sensory deprivation tanks and ingesting powerful hallucinogens. As he delves deeper into his experiments, Eddie undergoes a bizarre and dangerous transformation, experiencing vivid hallucinations and regressing into a primitive caveman-like state. The film explores themes of evolution, the nature of human consciousness, and the boundaries of scientific exploration.
Real (2013) is a surreal drama-thriller that follows a man who wakes up from a coma and explores his mysterious past. As he delves deeper into his memories, he confronts his childhood friends, love, death, and the surreal world of virtual reality. With the help of a neurosurgeon, he unravels the secrets of his past and tries to escape the island of his mind.
In New York City, a wheelchair-bound exorcist with the ability to enter the minds of the possessed must confront a powerful demon that threatens the city's inhabitants. Along the way, he must also confront his own personal demons and seek revenge for the loss of his family.
India Song explores themes of loneliness, disillusionment, and identity through the story of an aristocratic woman who navigates the complexities of love and loss.
Me Two is a surrealistic comedy that explores the themes of love-at-first-sight, possession, and anti-social behavior. The main character, suffering from depression and schizophrenia, lives a double life and experiences paranoia and psychotic episodes. The story takes place in an office setting with an office romance subplot. The protagonist finds himself in a bizarre situation after a car accident, leading to a body-swap with a celebrity. As he navigates this unconventional circumstance, he confronts his own obsessions and struggles with his alter-ego. Me Two is filled with absurdism, set in the 1980s and 1970s, and features a surprise ending.
The story of Antoine Leiris, who lost his beloved wife Hélène in the terrorist attack on the Paris "Bataclan". In a moving Facebook post, he counters the assassins' hatred with his love for his almost three-year-old son. And yet he seems to lose his footing in his grief.
The lines between reality and perception blur in this comic journey into the life and mind (literally!) of one of sci-fi's most brilliant authors. Paranoid conspiracies of the highest order, drug-fueled interdimensional shifts, and 1970's pop culture combine for the mind-bending adventure of the century.
Days is a slow and atmospheric drama that follows a male protagonist living in an urban apartment. The film delves into themes of loneliness, hopelessness, and disillusionment as the main character experiences an existential awakening and confronts the desires and disappointments of his life. Through a nonlinear timeline and a realistic portrayal of urban boredom, Days explores the complexities of sexuality, friendship, and psychological torment.
Le Navire Night is a story of love and desire sustained and nourished through sound waves. The film’s voice-over tells the story of a woman, terminally ill with leukemia, living in isolation at her wealthy father's villa, and a man working night shifts at a telephone company. They have never met in person.
After a glamorous career as a successful model, Gaby must start a new life, away from the catwalk and the limelight. But she cannot bring herself to accept that the peak of her career is now behind her. In an effort to lift her spirits, Dan, her manager, lets her spend a week in his country house. Very quickly, Gaby starts to feel a strange presence in the house. She has the eerie sensation of being watched. Dan suspects that her fear of becoming invisible to the world may be driving her mad.
Parsifal is a surreal opera film that delves into themes of artistic creation, purity, and myth. Set in Germany, it follows the story of a movie director and a diva as they venture into the world of classical music and Richard Wagner. The film combines avant-garde elements with symbolism and Brechtian influences, resulting in a unique and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
Marge asks her nephew Christian for help to protect herself against her sinister husband Walter. Christian will soon discover dark secrets and that Walter is not who he's intended to be.