Movies and TvShows featuring "knife-as-weapon" theme.
In medieval Japan, a bandit, a bride, the samurai's ghost, and a woodcutter all provide conflicting accounts of a crime involving rape and murder. The truth remains elusive as each story unfolds.
In 'The Flock', a detective is on the trail of a serial killer who targets young girls. As he delves deeper into the case, he must confront his own inner demons. With time running out, he races against the clock to solve the mystery and stop the killer.
In this revenge thriller, a writer-director seeks revenge on criminals who have ruined his life. As he navigates the criminal underworld, he is faced with violence, betrayal, and police corruption. Set in England, this British noir explores themes of revenge, crime, and redemption.
In Magic (1978), a ventriloquist named Corky is haunted by his alter ego, an evil dummy named Fats. As his obsession with Fats grows, Corky's mental state deteriorates, leading to a series of terrifying events that threaten his sanity and the lives of those around him.
Get Carter is a neo-noir crime thriller set in northern England. The story follows Jack Carter, a British gangster who returns to his hometown of Newcastle upon Tyne to investigate the death of his brother. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, Carter seeks revenge on those responsible, leading to a violent and intense showdown.
After a car accident leaves her injured and trapped, a woman must fight for her life against a psychopath in a twisted game of survival.
Set in 1940s Los Angeles, Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins is a World War II veteran turned private detective. When a political scandal rocks the city, Easy is hired to find a missing woman, leading him into a web of intrigue and danger.
Breaking News in Yuba County is a dark comedy that follows Sue Buttons, a woman who becomes a local celebrity when her husband mysteriously disappears. As she tries to navigate the chaos and attention, Sue uncovers a web of deceit, money laundering, and murder. With a motley crew of characters, she sets off on a wild adventure to find the truth and reclaim her life.
In the midst of World War II, Nazi officer Otto Schatz declares the execution of Jewish music-hall comedian Genghis Cohn. Many years later, Otto is comfortably retired into the life of a highly respected police commissioner, and is investigating a series of murders when he encounters the ghost of Genghis Cohn. The haunting turns into a taunting, and before he knows it, Schatz is slowly driven mad as he is lured into a trap.
During World War II, a US submarine captain and his crew are tasked with a secret mission to Tokyo. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including enemy attacks and the need to defuse a bomb.
In The Yards, an ex-con named Leo returns to his old neighborhood in Queens, New York City, and gets involved in a web of corruption and crime. He is manipulated by his stepfather and ends up being framed for a murder he did not commit. Leo must navigate the dangerous world of corrupt politicians, mobsters, and street demonstrations to clear his name and stay alive.
After being attacked in her own home, a woman decides to take matters into her own hands and seek revenge on her assailant.
Demetrius, a brave and loyal Roman soldier, faces challenges in ancient Rome while dealing with political drama, steamy romance, and religious persecution.
Asylum (2005) follows the story of a woman who is sent to a psychiatric hospital after she is accused of murdering her husband. As she navigates her new surroundings, she becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the hospital's dark secrets. Along the way, she forms a complex relationship with her psychiatrist and encounters dangerous individuals who test her sanity.
Front Page Woman is a comedy romance film released in 1935. The story revolves around an ambitious female newspaper reporter who gets involved in a murder investigation. With the help of her partner, she sets out to prove the innocence of a man who has been wrongfully convicted. Along the way, they face challenges, uncover secrets, and navigate the competitive world of journalism. The film explores themes of gender roles, competitiveness, and the power of the press.
When a man steals a briefcase full of money, he becomes the target of a sadistic hitman. Now he must go on the run to survive, while trying to outsmart his pursuer and stay one step ahead.
Past Midnight is a drama-thriller movie that follows a social worker who gets involved in a private investigation to uncover the truth behind the murder of a police officer. As she digs deeper, she finds herself in jeopardy and discovers a connection to a serial killer. With intense violence and shocking revelations, she must navigate through danger to bring justice for the victims.
In the Carpathian mountains during the eighteenth century, the Hutsuls face foreign rule and dark times. The Dovbush brothers, Oleksa and his money-oriented sibling, become mountain outlaws known as opryshkos. As the Carpathians are plagued with uprisings, Oleksa fights for his people while the aristocracy attempts to kill him and destroy his legend. However, Dovbush outsmarts them. When the lords attack his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka, they hope to weaken him. The story follows the hero's struggles and enduring strength as he leads his people towards freedom.
Care is a 2000 movie that tells the story of a care home in Wales where a detective constable uncovers a scandal of child abuse and sexual grooming. The movie explores the dark secrets of the care system and the cover-up attempts by corrupt officials. It also focuses on the estranged relationship between a mother and her son who was a victim of sexual abuse. The plot follows the detective's relentless pursuit of justice and the emotional turmoil faced by the characters involved.
A love triangle unfolds in the Oklahoma territory as a cowboy and a farmhand compete for the affections of a young woman.