Movies and TvShows featuring "mental-abuse" theme.
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath is a documentary TV show that delves into the controversial religion of Scientology and explores the experiences of former members who claim to have suffered various forms of abuse. Through in-depth interviews and personal accounts, the show sheds light on the inner workings of the Church of Scientology and the alleged psychological, physical, and emotional abuses endured by its followers.
As the director of her father's advertising company, Ma Yoo Hee is known as a witch for her ruthless, no nonsense character. After a string of failed attempts to hire a housekeeper, she (literally) runs into Chae Moo Ryong, ex-medical student turned aspiring chef. As a way to work off his debt for crashing into her car, he agrees to become her housekeeper and personal love affairs coach for one month. Gladly, he gives her a makeover that attracts both her old friend Johnny Kruger and her first love Joon Ha. Despite having a girlfriend, Sung Mi, Moo Ryong eventually finds himself falling for Yoo Hee.
Lucie, a former captive, seeks revenge against the people who tormented her. With the help of her friend Anna, the two uncover a disturbing underground complex where women are tortured in the pursuit of transcendence. As they become victims themselves, Anna must endure a series of abuses and witness the horrific acts carried out by their captors. Eventually, Anna provides an account of the afterlife, leading to a shocking revelation and tragic consequences.
The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin delves into the disturbing practices of a religious cult, shedding light on topics such as weight loss, manipulation, and child abuse. The series reveals the captivating story of a charismatic leader and the destructive impact of blind obedience to authority. Set in Brentwood, Tennessee, the show uncovers a web of deceit and mental abuse that ultimately leads to tragedy.
Jeevan Saathi - Humsafar Zindagi Ke is an Indian television series aired on Colors, based on the love story of Neil and Viraj. The series premiered on July 21, 2008, and is produced by Bollywood film comedy-actor Paresh Rawal. Jeevan Saathi follows the story of Viraj Rathod's life and how she beats the obstacles thrown out by her father, the egoistic Vikramaditya Rathod.
Silenced tells the harrowing story of a group of deaf students who endure physical and sexual abuse by their teachers in a Korean school. Based on a true story, the movie sheds light on the corruption and injustice that allowed the abuse to go unpunished. It explores themes of hopelessness, mental abuse, and the fight for justice.
Swept Away is a comedy romance film about a wealthy woman named Amber and a working-class man named Giuseppe. They end up stranded on a deserted island after their yacht gets shipwrecked. As they struggle to survive, their relationship takes a surprising turn.
After years of enduring abuse from her husband, a woman decides to fight back and take control of her life.
A young woman trapped in an abusive relationship becomes the unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends. While on vacation, Alice rediscovers herself and gains perspective, slowly breaking free from the codependency that binds her. However, her abusive boyfriend's vengeance tests her strength, courage, and deep-rooted friendships.
La Strada follows the story of Gelsomina, a simple-minded girl sold by her mother to a traveling circus. She becomes the assistant to Zampanò, a brutish strongman who mistreats her. Along their journey, Gelsomina discovers love and finds her own strength amidst the hardships of life.
A young Australian woman goes to India and becomes involved with a cult led by an Indian guru. The woman's family hires a cult deprogrammer to bring her back to reality, but their efforts lead to unexpected consequences.
In rural Tennessee, a family feud turns violent when a man is raped by his neighbor's gang. A Vietnam War veteran seeks revenge, leading to a brutal shootout and deep-seated turmoil within the community.
Opposing Force is a psychological war movie where a group of US Air Force pilots are captured and subjected to brutal psychological and physical abuse during their training on an isolated island. It explores themes of duality, sadism, and the effects of mental and emotional abuse.
A number of different segments taken from 19th century Italian stories.
A woman who suffers from multiple personality disorder is found during therapy to have suffered child abuse in this fact-based story.
Based on Gail Sheehy's book, this film chronicles how a reporter for a New York City magazine decided to investigate the city's prostitution industry to find out just who was making all the money. What she found out caused a firestorm of controversy--that many of the city's richest and most powerful families and corporations benefited directly and indirectly from the illegal sex business.
That Forsyte Woman (1949) is a drama and romance movie set in London in the 1880s. The story revolves around the lives of a dysfunctional marriage, marital infidelity, and sibling rivalry. It explores themes of materialism, loveless marriage, and societal ostracism. The plot follows a female protagonist who seeks happiness and independence despite societal expectations.
13-year old Bruce Lee plays San, a child up for adoption. Finally accepted by his surrogate parents, he is faced with a dilemma when his real parents show up and want him back.
Oliver, a mentally-challenged adult, is trapped in a cycle of abuse and violence. With an emotionally abusive mother and an abusive father, Oliver's life takes a dark turn when he becomes a pawn in a cult's sinister plan. Forced to commit heinous acts, Oliver spirals deeper into madness until he finds himself on a disturbing killing spree.
Slavery by Another Name is a documentary film that explores the continuation of slavery in the United States after the American Civil War. It reveals the various methods used, such as sharecropping and debt peonage, as well as the brutal conditions endured by those affected. The film also delves into the complicity of the legal system and the economic exploitation of labor. Through interviews and historical archives, it sheds light on this dark period of American history.