Movies and TvShows featuring "mass-hysteria" theme.
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.
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.
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.
A desperate young journalist turns to podcasting to salvage her career, but her rush to make headlines leads her to an alien conspiracy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Step back into the year 2000 and experience the gripping story of the Y2K millennium bug. This documentary uses all-archival footage to recreate the mass hysteria that swept through society, forever altering our modern world.
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.
Simon is about a group of hippies led by a major general who brainwashes people using a computer. A scientist battles against them to save humanity.
In post-war Germany, a city is terrorized by a serial killer who preys on children. As the police struggle to catch the killer, a widespread manhunt ensues, leading to mass hysteria and an atmosphere of fear. The main suspect is a mentally ill man named Hans Beckert, whose crimes have left the city in anguish. The police and the criminal underworld both launch their own investigations, and a race against time begins to capture the elusive murderer.
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.
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.
Shadow Realm is a compilation of four episodes of the short-lived Fox Network television series Night Visions. Each episode contained two stories and were originally hosted by musician/actor/writer Henry Rollins. The Sci-Fi Channel acquired the rights to broadcast the episodes, including the last two unaired episodes and strung them together as an anthology movie. Title sequences and end credits were changed and the Henry Rollins introductions were removed from the final product.
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.