Movies and TvShows featuring "mashhad-iran" theme.

A journalist delves into the dark underbelly of Mashhad to uncover the truth behind a series of murders of sex workers. Working with a local newspaper editor, they trace the killings back to Saeed Azimi, known as the 'Spider Killer,' who believes he is purifying the city in the name of Imam Reza. As they gather evidence, they set a trap, leading to Saeed's arrest and subsequent trial. However, Saeed's religious fervor and confession to more killings create a chilling atmosphere. Despite the promise of a secret escape from the death sentence, Saeed meets his ultimate fate, and the journalist returns to Tehran, haunted by the horrifying case.

A shocking portrait of the world of a recently captured serial killer, who sees his killing of prostitutes as in accordance with Islamic teaching. Over the space of a year, 16 women were murdered in the Iranian city of Mashad. Because the victims were lured into the killer's traps, the press soon called these the "spider killings." All but one of the victims had previously been arrested for prostitution and drug-related crimes. When a 39-year-old contractor is arrested and confesses to the crimes, he claims divine support for his crimes. His mother, wife, son, and many neighbors agree. AND ALONG CAME A SPIDER visits with the families of the victims, with the perpetrator and his family, and with prostitutes in this holy city. Most chillingly, the killer's son proudly re-enacts a murder, and suggests that he wants to grow up to be like his father. This is a chilling film about cycles of moral vengeance.