Movies and TvShows featuring "killing-in-self-defense" theme.
Thelma and Louise, two friends, go on a road trip that takes a dark turn when Thelma defends herself from a would-be rapist. Now on the run from the law, they find themselves involved in a series of dangerous encounters and form a deep bond as they navigate the consequences of their actions.
Aileen Wuornos, an aging prostitute, meets Selby and they quickly form a passionate relationship. However, Aileen's encounters with abusive clients push her to become a serial killer, targeting johns for money and vengeance. As the truth is revealed, their relationship deteriorates, leading to Aileen's arrest and eventual execution.
In the small town of Tent City during the gold rush, a singer and her lover find themselves caught in a dangerous web of greed, betrayal, and violence. They must navigate treacherous rivers, confront American Indian attacks, and face off against a notorious gambler in order to survive and seek justice.
In the winter of 1898, a mute gunslinger named Silence seeks revenge on Loco, a sadistic bounty hunter who killed his wife and son. The story unfolds in an isolated snow-capped mountain town where a small community struggles with hunger, greed, and the evil presence of Loco. As Silence confronts the corrupt sheriff and his cronies, a deadly game of survival begins, leading to a climactic showdown in the blizzard-ridden Rocky Mountains.
Belly is a crime drama film that tells the story of Tommy 'Buns' Bundy and Sincere, two childhood friends who become involved in the world of organized crime. As they navigate the dangerous underworld of drugs, gangs, and violence, they must confront their own inner demons and make choices that will determine their fate.
In The Frisco Kid, a rabbi travels to Philadelphia to be the new spiritual leader of a congregation. Along the way, he meets a bank robber and they form an unlikely friendship. Together, they navigate the challenges of the Old West and confront their own inner demons.
In "The Toll," a toll booth attendant named Brendan is working the night shift when he encounters a supernatural presence that haunts him throughout the night. As Brendan becomes increasingly frightened and desperate to escape, he unravels the dark secrets of the toll booth and the trauma that lies beneath its seemingly ordinary exterior. With bow-and-arrow in hand, Brendan must confront the horrors that lurk in the woods surrounding the toll booth before it's too late.
After the death of her band's lead singer, a young guitarist struggles with the demands of her new frontman, while dealing with the attentions of an obsessed fan.
When a drifter named Dempsey is mistaken for a gunman, he finds himself becoming a ranch foreman for a female ranch owner in Wyoming. As he becomes involved in a battle over land ownership, Dempsey must navigate the dangers of predatory capitalism and hold onto his own principles.
After his wife is killed by assassins, an American man finds himself in the witness protection program in London. As he tries to seek revenge, he must also protect his daughter from the same people who want him dead.
Jubal, a ranch foreman, navigates the treacherous territory of a ranchers-vs-sheepherders feud in Wyoming. He becomes entangled in a love triangle and faces threats from a vindictive rival. With accusations of adultery, betrayal, and false accusations, Jubal must fight for his reputation and survival.
In 'The Wind,' a woman named Letty moves to a remote area in the West, where she faces isolation and the constant onslaught of a fierce sandstorm. As her mental state deteriorates, Letty starts to believe that the wind is out to get her and becomes increasingly paranoid. She navigates the challenges of living alone in the harsh desert, dealing with attempted rape, drinking, and family relationships. The film explores themes of insanity, self-defense, and the dark side of the human psyche.
A group of friends take a trip to a remote refuge to escape a storm. However, they soon discover an evil presence lurking in the house. As they try to survive and uncover the truth, they are faced with dark magic, a serial killer, and the demonic voice that taunts them.
On Christmas eve, a gunfighter named Ringo is tasked with rescuing a ranch owner's family who are being held hostage by a bandit gang. Ringo must navigate a series of dangerous encounters and double crosses as he tries to save the day.
Lily and her son John live alone in a small town as her husband has been killed fighting the war in France. Or at least that is what she told John, but the arrival of Frank back in the town leads him to find out that she not only has been lying about that but also about the fact that she never married him. When Frank tussles with Lily in her yard she applies for a restraining order, calling on the help of her father (the esteemed judge Stoddard Bell) and his partner (lawyer Harmon Cobb). The case fails and when Frank is found murdered later that night Stoddard is arrested and Cobb has a defence case on his hands.
In the sierra madre mountains, a man with a fractured leg seeks revenge against those who wronged him. Along the way, he encounters a range of obstacles and faces personal demons. Set against the backdrop of the Texas-Mexico border, this western romance explores themes of betrayal, justice, and redemption.
Josh (2000) is a movie set in a small town where two rival gangs, one Christian and the other Hindu, are in constant conflict. The story follows the journey of two fraternal twins who fall in love with the same girl, leading to a rivalry that escalates to a brutal street-gang war. Love, inheritance, and attempted murder are at the center of this intense drama.
In the small town of Moonrise, a group of teenagers stumble upon a hidden secret that threatens to unravel their lives. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they become entangled in a web of crime, romance, and personal demons. With the weight of guilt and the pressures of their own secrets, the teenagers must navigate a treacherous path to find the truth and save themselves.
A photographer travels to the jungle in search of adventure. He becomes involved with a brutal cannibal tribe, witnessing their violent rituals and experiencing their torture methods. Along the way, he falls in love with a blind woman from the tribe and must navigate the dangers of the jungle while dealing with his own desires and the hostility of the tribe.
After her teenage daughter accidentally kills a man, a mother tries to cover up the crime while dealing with a manipulative mother and a domineering father-in-law.