Movies and TvShows featuring "mass-hysteria" theme.

A desperate young journalist turns to podcasting to salvage her career, but her rush to make headlines leads her to an alien conspiracy.

Two low-level astronomers, Kate and Randall, discover an unidentified comet on a collision course with Earth. Despite their efforts to warn the world, they face apathy and denial. Eventually, the news spreads, and a plan to divert the comet is announced. However, it is revealed that the comet contains valuable resources, leading to a divide among people. As the comet approaches, the characters face personal struggles and ultimately, the comet hits, causing mass destruction. In the end, the survivors find themselves on an alien planet.

In Mom and Dad, a mass hysteria sweeps through a suburban neighborhood causing parents to turn violently against their own children. A teenage girl and her younger brother must find a way to survive the chaos and avoid getting killed by their own mom and dad. The film is filled with dark humor, suspenseful moments, and unexpected twists.

The Devils is a dark and provocative drama set in seventeenth century France, where an evil Catholic priest named Urbain Grandier wreaks havoc on a small town. Amidst political and religious turmoil, Grandier's lust for power leads him to manipulate and exploit the town's women, leading to mass hysteria and sexual perversion. The film explores themes of religious fanaticism, repressed sexuality, and the corrupting influence of power.

When a catastrophic event occurs in the Moscow metro system, a group of survivors must navigate through tunnels and face various dangers to reach safety. Amongst the chaos, a man falls in love with a woman and forms a bond with her daughter, adding an emotional layer to their struggle for survival.

In Woodstock 1969, peace and music were promised, but in its '99 revival, chaos ensued. The event turned into days of rage, riots, and real harm. This documentary explores the reasons behind the disastrous outcome.

Limetown follows the story of Lia Haddock, a journalist who tracks down the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of more than 300 people at a research facility in Tennessee. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving unethical experiments, mind-reading technology, and a cover-up orchestrated by a powerful cabal. With each revelation, Lia becomes obsessed with finding the truth and exposing those responsible, putting her own life at risk.

The Perfect Dictatorship is a dark comedy satire that tackles the corrupt political system in Mexico. It follows a television reporter who discovers a scandal involving the governor and attempts to bring it to light. Along the way, he encounters assassinations, kidnappings, and media circuses. The movie uses humor and social commentary to provide an entertaining critique of the political landscape.

When a law professor is suspected of murder, he finds himself hiding out in a small town and falling in love with a tenant while being pursued by a determined investigator. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the professor must navigate through the chaos and prove his innocence.

In 1969 England, a boarding school is struck by a mysterious epidemic of fainting spells. As the girls struggle to understand and cope with their unexplained blackouts, a deepening sense of anxiety and tension begins to grip the school. Amidst this unsettling atmosphere, a teenager named Lydia embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening, challenging the societal norms of the time. With themes of female friendship, mother-daughter relationships, and the exploration of repressed desires, 'The Falling' explores the complexities of adolescent experiences.

A group of friends are on a road trip when they begin receiving a mysterious signal on their television. As the signal infects them, they turn into violent, sadistic killers, unleashing a wave of brutality and chaos. The survivors must find a way to stop the signal and save themselves.

In the midst of the Great Depression, a naive man gets caught up in the chaos and corruption of the movie industry. As he navigates through love, lust, loneliness, and mob rule, he witnesses the downfall of his dreams and the dark realities of Old Hollywood.

Thanks to a Buddhist hermit in India, a young Japanese wrestler transforms into a 7-phased superhero and fights an evil organization hell-bent on destroying Japan.

Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy is a documentary that delves into the crack cocaine epidemic in the 1980s and its far-reaching consequences. It explores the political and social implications of the crisis, including corruption, conspiracy, and the devastating impact on communities.

In the 1600s, in Salem, Massachusetts, a series of false accusations leads to public hysteria and the wrongful execution of innocent people accused of witchcraft.

Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory (2011) is a documentary that follows the case of the West Memphis Three, three teenagers wrongfully convicted of a brutal triple murder in Arkansas. The film explores the flaws in the justice system and the efforts of activists and lawyers to prove their innocence. It delves into the use of unreliable forensic evidence, false confessions, and the mass hysteria that surrounded the case.

When a film producer travels to Romania to investigate a rumored curse on a movie set, she discovers supernatural forces and descends into madness.

In 1970s Italy, a young journalist gets caught up in a murder investigation that brings to light the dark underbelly of politics and media manipulation. As he digs deeper, he uncovers shocking secrets and finds himself framed for the crime. With his reputation and life on the line, he must navigate a web of political corruption and conspiracy to expose the truth.

Stalin is a biographical movie that delves into the life of Joseph Stalin, depicting his ruthless rule and the atrocities committed during his time as the dictator of the Soviet Union. The film explores Stalin's paranoia, state terrorism, and his iron grip on power, showcasing his despotic rule and the mass murders perpetrated under his regime.