Movies and TvShows featuring "manipulative-man" theme.

Penny Dreadful is a gothic horror TV show set in 19th century London. It follows various characters, including Dracula, the Frankenstein's Monster, and Dorian Gray, as they navigate supernatural occurrences, mental illness, and dark secrets.

House of Cards follows the manipulative and ambitious Francis Underwood, who stops at nothing to gain more power in British politics.

After their parents mysteriously disappear, a group of teenagers find themselves in a parallel version of their town where they must establish their own rules and navigate the challenges of survival.

To Play the King is a TV show that follows the story of a cunning member of parliament who becomes the Prime Minister and battles against a psychopathic king to maintain his power. The show depicts the dark side of English politics, including corruption, dirty tricks, and media manipulation.

When a series of gruesome murders shake up a small town, the police are on a race against time to find the sadistic serial killer before he strikes again. As they delve deeper into the twisted mind of the killer, they uncover dark secrets and unexpected connections that complicate the investigation. With lives at stake and time running out, the detectives must navigate through a web of deceit and betrayal to bring the ruthless murderer to justice.

Wagner (1983) is a TV show that explores the life of the famous composer Richard Wagner. It delves into his experiences with anti-Semitism, his relationships with other prominent figures such as Franz Liszt and Friedrich Nietzsche, and his struggles with money and debt. The show also takes a closer look at his marriage, his involvement in German politics and nationalism, and his interactions with the German opera scene. Throughout the series, Wagner's interactions with various characters shed light on themes of friendship, bigotry, manipulation, and the complexities of patronage.

A pampered cat takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt after he is rescued and loved by Rose, a kind-hearted and passionate student. When he loses his ninth life, fate steps in to set him on a transformative journey. Beckett is a pampered and selfish cat who totally takes for granted the lucky hand he has been dealt. All that is about to change, however, when he carelessly loses his ninth life. With no lives left and faced with the inevitable, Beckett pleads for things to be back to how they were. At first his request is refused but in a moment of exceptional empathy, the 'Gatekeeper' has a change of heart and allows him to return to earth with a whole new set of lives. What he doesn't realise immediately however is that each of these new lives will see him return in a variety of different forms...each one teaching him a valuable and timely lesson. It is a journey that sees Beckett turn from gloriously self-absorbed pet to a self-sacrificing hero; because sometimes you must travel many different roads to find the very best version of yourself.

The Final Cut is a political thriller miniseries based on a novel. It follows the story of a psychopath who schemes his way to become the Prime Minister of England, navigating the treacherous world of politics, power, and betrayal.

In 'The Deceived,' an English literature professor gets involved with a womanizer and finds herself immersed in a web of gaslighting, manipulation, and deceit. As she delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding a fatal fire and a dead woman, she also uncovers secrets about her own past. The show explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the dangerous consequences of keeping secrets.

Dave Buznik, a timid businessman, is wrongly sentenced to anger management where he meets Dr. Buddy Rydell. Buddy's unorthodox methods push Dave to confront his anger issues. As Dave goes through therapy, he faces challenges that test his limits, including a court case, an intense roommate, and a love triangle. With Buddy's guidance, Dave learns to express his anger and stand up for himself. In the end, he realizes the importance of love and honesty, leading to personal growth and a happy ending.

In 2013, Vanessa Springora recounts how she found herself under the influence of a famous writer. In 1986, she was 13; him, almost 50. The victim of a triple predation: sexual, literary, and psychic, there's more beyond her individual story. She questions the excesses of an era, and the complacency of an environment blinded by talent and celebrity.

Four episodes reveal criminal background of organized crime in post-revolution Czechoslovakia. Who can you trust yet? Czechoslovakia in 1992 - communist regime has fallen short time ago and soviet occupying army is quickly retreating back to eastern Europe. Wagons leaving the country are full of weapons, ammunition and equipment. Two young students testing new railway control system find out, that some of soviet wagons disappear on their way home. They try to find out the reason, but one of them is found dead and second way is probably on the run. Senior warrant officer Roman Redl with team of investigators is trying to reveal reason for murder and trace the criminal ties, that could leaves east from Czechoslovakia.

Countdown follows a young nurse who downloads an app that predicts when a person is going to die. As she discovers that she only has three days left to live, she must find a way to cheat death and save her own life. However, she soon realizes that supernatural forces are at play, and she must unravel the mystery behind the app before it's too late.

After a series of failed relationships, a mysterious man marries a widow and becomes a loving stepfather to her daughter. However, his true intentions are revealed when he starts exhibiting strange behavior and his stepdaughter begins to suspect that he is not who he claims to be.

A wealthy man gets his wristwatch stolen by a con artist. They engage in a hilarious feud as the man tries to retrieve his stolen watch.

Stepfather 3 is a horror thriller movie that follows the story of a man who assumes new identities and marries widows with children, only to murder them and move on to his next victim. In this sequel, he targets a new family, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful chase as they try to uncover his true identity and stop him before it's too late. With a mix of romance, suspense, and horror, Stepfather 3 keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Jolana (18) is an object of her step-father's desire. She is unable to cope, especially when her own mother turns a blind eye. Those events are heavily paid for when she finds herself working in a brothel. Her inability to cope raise a question: What is it she actually wants? Are her dreams of escaping really better than the reality she finds herself in?