Movies and TvShows featuring "killing-the-wrong-person" theme.
Only the Animals is a French mystery thriller film that follows the lives of several characters whose lives intersect due to a missing woman. The film explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions. As the secrets unravel, the audience is taken through a non-linear narrative that keeps them engaged and guessing until the thrilling climax.
When a police detective's investigation into a suicide note leads him to uncover corruption and organized crime, he must navigate a dangerous world of femme fatales and political corruption to uncover the truth.
Secret Agent is a British spy movie set during World War I. It follows the story of a British secret intelligence service agent who is sent on a secret mission to track down and eliminate a German spy. Along the way, he must navigate a complex web of espionage, double agents, and murder. With thrilling chase scenes, suspenseful moments, and unexpected twists, Secret Agent keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Thieves and Robbers is a 1983 action-comedy film that follows a group of misfit thieves as they plan and execute a series of heists. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and quirky situations that add comedic elements to their criminal escapades. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of money, while also showcasing the eccentricities and idiosyncrasies of its colorful characters. With a blend of action-packed scenes and comedic moments, Thieves and Robbers provides an entertaining and light-hearted cinematic experience.
After being fired from his popular children's show, Rainbow Randolph, a disgruntled former employee, goes on a mission to destroy his replacement, Smoochy the Rhino. As he delves deeper into the world of children's entertainment, he uncovers a web of scandal, corruption, and revenge.
In The Evil of Frankenstein, a scientist named Frankenstein seeks revenge after his experiment to reanimate a creature goes awry. He must navigate through blackmail, murder, and a small town lynch mob to achieve his goal.
Hamlet (2009) is a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play about a prince seeking revenge for his father's murder. Set in Denmark, Hamlet navigates a world of conspiracy and betrayal, haunted by the past and torn between indecision and revenge. As he grapples with his own sanity, Hamlet's relationships with his mother, stepfather, and friends are tested, leading to a dramatic climax and tragic consequences.
Philibert, a robust lad and eldest son of an artichoke farmer, stands out from the other boys in the village. Idealistic and ingenuous, he foresees for himself a glorious future in artichokes and is saving his virginity for an as-yet-unknown woman chosen for him by God. Before he dies, his father tells him that he isn't his real parent. Philibert's real father was a gentleman murdered in the most cowardly way by a man from Burgundy who is recognisable by a rose-shaped strawberry birthmark on his neck. With a pouch full of ideals and artichokes, Philibert leaves his village and gallops towards Burgundy, accompanied by Martin, his rather deceitful manservant. Philibert's courage, kindness, physical and moral purity will thus be severely tested when faced with the baseness and venality of villains and the temptation of women each more lustful than the last.
In Victorian England, a man becomes entangled in a web of murder and deceit when he accidentally kills his employer and is framed for the crime. As he navigates the foggy streets of London, he must uncover the truth and prove his innocence.
Freddy and Marvin have their sights set on a future filled with “monies and honeys”, believing that a life of crime and debauchery will get them there. Unfortunately, living a life of crime comes with consequences. When a series of straightforward jobs are botched, they cross paths with their most intimidating enemy yet, The Upholsterer. The ensuing chaos caused by her two henchmen Semo and Royon their hunt to find the boys forces them to reconsider their careers as criminals.
During a vacation on a Caribbean island, a detective discovers murder and mystery, leading to a thrilling investigation.
In 'The Guilty', a war veteran and police detective gets caught up in a murder investigation that leads him to confront his own demons.
Two orphaned brothers turned radical Christian hitmen venture to rural Ilkley under the instruction of Father Enoch. Their mission: assassinate the famed atheist writer Professor John Huxley.
In the midst of a corrupt and oppressive regime, a samurai seeks justice for a village massacre and the wrongs committed by his own clan.
When a gangster is murdered at a train station in Paris, an investigation leads to a web of deceit, gambling, and counterfeit money.
In 'Portrait in Black,' a woman named Sheila conspires with her lover to murder her abusive husband. They plan the murder to look like a natural death, but their plans take a twist when they accidentally kill the wrong person. As they try to dispose of the body and cover their tracks, a mysterious letter arrives, threatening to expose their dark secret. The suspense builds as Sheila's husband's best friend, a general practitioner, becomes suspicious and starts investigating the death. Can Sheila and her lover outsmart the authorities and escape their crime?
When a rich man dies, his family gathers at their ancestral home for the reading of the will. Little do they know that a terrifying monster is lurking in the house, ready to strike at any moment.
The story of Dr. Charles Randolph, a scientist dedicated to deciphering the secrets of life and death. Aided by assistant David Cochran, Charles conducts experiments that have horrifying side effects. Charles's lonely wife, Elaine, is frightened by his work, and in order to protect her, housekeeper Maria unleashes a torrent of voodoo that wrecks havoc.
Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, seeks revenge on his uncle Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father and taken the throne. As Hamlet spirals into madness, he grapples with the ghosts of his past and the pressure to avenge his father's death.
A psychiatrist plots to murder his wife so he can be with his mistress, but his wife mysteriously disappears before he can carry out his plan.