Movies and TvShows featuring "locked-in-a-closet" theme.
In Stepfather 2, a man named Jerry posing as a stepfather tries to continue his murderous ways by marrying a woman with a son. As he becomes increasingly violent and unstable, the family starts to suspect that Jerry is not who he claims to be.
A Tale of Two Sisters is a psychological thriller that revolves around two sisters, Soo-mi and Soo-yeon, who return home after being hospitalized. As they try to adjust to their new lives, they face a series of disturbing events and family secrets that push them to the edge of their sanity.
Stella Armstrong hires Blake, a seemingly perfect nanny, to help with her twin baby boys, only to discover that the young woman is the daughter she gave up for adoption at birth - an act Blake wants to avenge by destroying Stella's life and family.
Dressed to Kill is a black-and-white crime mystery movie set in post-war England. The story follows a convicted criminal with a cockney accent who is attempting to steal a bank note engraving plate. Along the way, there are attempts at murder, a collection of clues, and a clever plot twist. The film features a Sherlock Holmes character and a Dr. John Watson character, adding to the intrigue.
When a group of hard-working guys find out they've fallen victim to their wealthy employer's Ponzi scheme, they conspire to rob his high-rise residence.
In Brooklyn 45, five military veterans reunite to support their troubled host. When a casual cocktail invitation turns into a spontaneous séance, the ghosts of their past come alive in a chilling and haunting manner.
When a group of criminals kidnap the wife of a wealthy man, things take an unexpected turn when they discover that her husband doesn't want her back. As the criminals try to navigate their way through the situation, they find themselves in a series of comedic and crime-filled misadventures.
A young couple, Kit and Holly, go on a killing spree across the American Midwest after Kit murders Holly's disapproving father. They become fugitives, constantly on the run from the police. As they travel through different states, they encounter various challenges and face the consequences of their actions.
How to Steal a Million is a charming heist comedy set in Paris in the 1960s. Nicole Bonnet, a young woman, discovers that her father is a master forger and her family's art collection is on display at a prestigious museum. To protect her father and his reputation, Nicole teams up with a suave burglar named Simon Demarest to steal a valuable art statuette before it can be exposed as a forgery. As their plan unfolds, they encounter numerous obstacles, including a bumbling detective and a nosy photographer. With wit, romance, and plenty of laughs, How to Steal a Million is a delightful caper filled with twists and turns.
A con man tries to swindle an older woman by pretending to be the manager of a famous opera singer. Chaos ensues as the Marx Brothers create havoc backstage and on stage, culminating in a hilarious performance.
In Sarah's Key, a journalist in New York City, named Julia, is researching for an article about the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup during the Holocaust in 1942. Through her research, she discovers a disturbing secret about her husband's family and their connection to a young Jewish girl named Sarah. As Julia digs deeper into Sarah's story, she is confronted with the horrifying truth and the guilt that comes with it.
Noises Off... is a hilarious comedy about a theater troupe attempting to rehearse and perform a play. As they struggle with forgotten lines, backstage romances, and personal conflicts, chaos ensues and the performance becomes an absolute disaster.
Aurora Teagarden, a reporter and librarian, buys a new house in Vancouver, Washington. When she discovers a human skeleton in the closet, she becomes determined to solve the mysterious murder. As she investigates, she uncovers shocking secrets and finds herself in danger.
After experiencing a tragedy involving his teenage daughter, a psychotherapist named Peter Bower starts seeing deceased individuals from his past. As he delves deeper into his patients' problems, he realizes there is a supernatural element connecting their traumas and his own experience. Peter must confront his own past and uncover the truth about the mysterious events before it consumes him.
System Crasher (2019) follows a problem child named Benni who urinates on the floor, demonstrates violently outbursts, self-harms, and displays sociopathic behavior. She struggles with loneliness and seeks connection, while her irresponsible mother exacerbates her emotional instability. As her emotional abuse increases, Benni finds herself in jeopardy and becomes a child thief. Through various encounters including medical examinations, hitchhiking, and camping trips, Benni's journey unveils themes of resilience and self-discovery as she searches for a safe and stable environment.
In a desperate attempt to regain their lost fortune, two friends decide to kidnap a wealthy woman and make her the beneficiary of their insurance policy. However, their plan goes haywire when a series of comedic errors and misunderstandings lead to chaos and confusion.
During World War II, Captain America battles the evil organization trying to sabotage the war efforts and unlock a deadly secret weapon.
Bigger Than Life (1956) tells the story of a schoolteacher named Ed Avery who starts taking cortisone as a treatment for a rare inflammatory disease. However, he becomes addicted to the drug, leading to severe mood swings, hallucinations, and a complete transformation of his personality. As his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and abusive, his wife and son struggle to cope with the consequences. The film explores themes of mental illness, drug addiction, and the destructive effects of societal pressures.
When a businesswoman from New York City inherits a restaurant in a small seaside town in Australia, she finds love and adventure as she navigates a workplace romance, repairs the restaurant, and discovers the joys of the local cuisine and lifestyle.