Movies and TvShows featuring "knife-in-back" theme.
Oh Dae-Su is kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years without knowing why. Upon his release, he must track down his captor and uncover the truth behind his imprisonment.
A teenager named Todd Bowden discovers that an old man named Kurt Dussander, who lives in his town, is actually a Nazi war criminal. Todd becomes obsessed with the idea of exposing Dussander's secret identity and starts blackmailing him to reveal his past. As their relationship unfolds, Todd's descent into darkness and the consequences of his actions become increasingly disturbing.
A New York City advertising executive named Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent named George Kaplan by a group of foreign spies. He is abducted and taken to a country estate, where he is interrogated and nearly killed. After escaping, Thornhill tries to prove his innocence while being pursued by the spies and the police. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Eve Kendall, whose allegiances he begins to question.
Suburbicon is a dark, crime comedy that tells the story of a seemingly perfect suburban family who become entangled in a web of murder, deceit, and chaos. The film explores themes of prejudice, greed, and the dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface of suburban life.
Avengement is a movie about a man who is framed for a crime he didn't commit and is sent to prison. While in prison, he plans his revenge against those who wronged him. He escapes from prison and goes on a mission to seek justice and take revenge on his enemies.
In the near future, a group of mercenaries is sent to a remote island to rescue hostages. However, they soon discover that the island is inhabited by killer robots created by a rogue scientist. As they try to complete their mission and survive, they are faced with betrayal, violence, and the constant threat of death.
Buffet Froid is a dark and absurd film that follows the story of a man who becomes entangled with his new neighbor and gets caught up in a series of bizarre and deadly events. As the plot unfolds, the protagonist finds himself in a web of murder, mystery, and madness.
When a rich heiress is found murdered in London, Scotland Yard inspector is called in to solve the case. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of organized crime and blackmail, leading to dangerous confrontations with the criminal underworld.
A college student travels to a small New England town to research witchcraft for her term paper, but she soon discovers a witches' coven and becomes the target of a deadly sacrifice.
In the 1740s, a man named Leon Alastray is forced to become a priest to escape a gang of bandits led by the notorious Guajiro. Seeking sanctuary, Leon arrives in San Sebastian, a remote Mexican village. However, the villagers are skeptical of his intentions and treat him with suspicion. As Leon tries to fit in and earn their trust, he is drawn into a battle between the villagers and the bandits, leading to a showdown that will determine the fate of San Sebastian.
Mr. Arkadin, a wealthy amnesiac, hires a private investigator to uncover his mysterious past. As the investigation unfolds, the detective is drawn into a web of crime, deception, and international intrigue. With various locations across Europe, including Munich, Zurich, Paris, Warsaw, Madrid, Barcelona, and Tangier, the plot takes twists and turns as Arkadin's true identity and dark secrets are revealed.
In 1969 California, a group of friends gather at a house for a double date on a summer night. However, their night takes a horrifying turn when they are targeted by a group of intruders. As the night progresses, they must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the senseless attacks.
In the 17th century, a group of pirates find themselves stranded on a penal colony after their ship is destroyed. As they struggle to survive, they must confront their fears and rivalries. The pirates face treacherous battles and a fight for their lives in order to escape the deadly river.
End of the Line is a horror thriller about a group of strangers who find themselves trapped in a subway station. As the night unfolds, they must face their deepest fears as they are hunted by a religious cult determined to bring about the end of the world. With their lives on the line, they must find a way to escape before it's too late.
In Gun Fury, a man's fiancée is kidnapped by an outlaw gang, leading him on a quest for revenge. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, ultimately culminating in a confrontation with the gang. With themes of love, revenge, and survival, Gun Fury is a thrilling Western filled with action and adventure.
The Private Eyes is a comedy spoof of murder mystery films. In the movie, a bumbling detective and his assistant investigate a murder play in a mansion. The plot involves characters being murdered one by one, with a revelation towards the end. The detective pretends to be dead and uncovers the truth behind the killings, which includes snakes, torture chambers, and talking dolls.
A young woman is released from prison, after serving an eight-year sentence for murder, and wishes to start her life over. Getting a job at a newspaper through a friend, she tries to settle in despite the pressures of being an ex-convict. When bizarre incidents begin to occur both at work and at home, the woman suspects that someone has a vendetta against her. NOTE: This is the 1985 IFD (Godfrey Ho & company) re-edit (with English dubbing) of Karen Yang Taiwanese thriller, Exposed to Danger.
The daughter of a noble man is sold into slavery, only to be later rescued by the film's hero. Repackaged from an original Sword-and-Sandal italian film.
Two beachcombers with a yacht join woman-with-a-past Rita on a quest for black pearls on a secret island. Arrived, they find another white man has made himself high priest; but George, the latter's handome son, is fair game for Rita, who lands in the guise of a missionary! The inevitable conflict over the pearls brings violence and corruption to the quiet island.
Tom and Huck embark on a journey filled with danger and excitement as they come across a murder, a lost treasure, and face their own fears. Set in the 1800s, this live-action movie is based on the classic novel and explores the friendship between two young boys in the American Midwest.