Movies and TvShows featuring "madhouse" theme.
A psychiatric ward caregiver crosses paths with an eccentric children's book writer, leading to a journey of love, healing, and self-discovery.
The Bride of Habaek (2017) is a romantic fantasy TV show based on Korean mythology. It follows the story of a pagan god, Habaek, who comes to the human world in search of three stones that will help him claim his throne. He meets a young psychiatrist, So-ah, who becomes his servant and helps him on his journey. As they spend more time together, they develop feelings for each other and face various obstacles and challenges.
In the late 1800s, a man takes on the identity of a doctor at Stonehearst Asylum, where he discovers the disturbing truth about the treatment of the patients.
For doctors “MARASMA” was a diagnosis: a state of deep organic deterioration, total loss of strength. In mental hospitals, people did not die of mental illness, but of marasmus. This is what the medical records say, which today reveal the most difficult stories: those of the last among the weakest, children and women. Through their testimonies we can also give voice to those who do not know, who do not want or can not remember.
When Vassili, a conservative book publisher, wins the lottery, he finds himself in a mental hospital after a series of ironic and unfortunate incidents. In the hospital, he undergoes a transformation that challenges his sanity and relationships with his colleagues and family. Based on a play set in 1960s Athens, Greece, this comedy explores themes of fate, wealth, and the contrasting values of progressive and conservative ideologies.
During World War I, a British soldier is sent to a French village to disarm a time bomb set by the Germans. He discovers that the village is filled with colorful characters and falls in love with a young woman who believes he is the king of hearts.
Chattahoochee is a biographical drama based on the true story of Chris Calhoun, a Korean War hero who is mistakenly committed to a maximum-security psychiatric hospital in Florida. The movie follows Calhoun's fight against abuse, neglect, and the oppressive bureaucracy of the hospital as he tries to maintain his sanity.
Vincere is a powerful biographical drama that takes place in Italy during the early 20th century. It follows the intense story of a woman's struggle and her ultimate sacrifice in the face of political turmoil and personal tragedy. With a gripping plot and compelling characters, Vincere captivates its audience from start to finish.
In 20th century Russia, a doctor working in a madhouse conducts dark and disturbing experiments on the patients. The story follows the doctor's descent into madness as he becomes obsessed with his experiments and starts losing touch with reality. The plot unfolds in the backdrop of war and political tension, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
After years at sea, a young man returns to St. Pauli, where he is ruined by his mother's unkindness and social resistance.
The aging Bohus buries his wife Vlastička and after seven years of abstinence starts drinking again.
Charilaos Maraziotis owns a store and owes so much money both to his lenders and to the state, that he is in danger of going to jail. He decides to pretend to be a psychopath and is sent to an asylum. His lenders, upon hearing the news about his mental health, change their attitude towards him and release him from his debts.
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of 18th Century French physician Dr. Philippe Pinel, who initiated enlightened, humane treatment of the mentally ill.
An avid fan of football and fan of Panathinaikos falls for the daughter a fan of Olympiakos. The effort to reconcile with the father of the girl, and perennial football rival, will be full of misunderstandings and humorous.
After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case.
Porky Pig goes on a quest to Wackyland, a place filled with wonder and madness. He encounters strange characters and gets involved in chaotic situations. With the help of a dodo bird, Porky tries to navigate through the insanity and find his way back home. This classic cartoon showcases absurdism and wackiness in a comical and entertaining way.
Pension Schöller is a witty and fast-paced comedy that takes place in a madhouse of confusion and hilarity. The story follows a young man who pretends to be a wealthy baron in order to win a bet. As the mistaken identities and misunderstandings pile up, the stage is set for a series of comedic misadventures that will leave you laughing out loud.
Following a promise she made to her father on his deathbed, Laura Fairlie go to Scotland with Sir Percival Glyde to his mysterious mansion to be married. Once there, many strange and disturbing things happen. She meets a girl who has been a victim of Sir Percival's scheming in order to get her fortune.
A courageous journalist is looking for a witness in a very important corruption case. She's hidden in the clinic, and the journalist needs to get to her and take a statement, but there it turns out to be a cover for the psychological experiments of the sinister doctor.