Movies and TvShows featuring "mind-game" theme.
Evil follows the story of a skeptical forensic psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a contractor as they investigate supernatural phenomena, demonic possessions, and other unexplained occurrences. With a deep sense of skepticism, the team is determined to uncover the truth behind these mysterious events, while facing their own inner demons.
The Good Place follows Eleanor Shellstrop, who, after dying, finds herself in the Good Place, a heaven-like utopia. However, she soon realizes she has been mistakenly placed there and must hide her past mistakes from the architect of the Good Place, Michael. With the help of her friends, Eleanor embarks on a journey of self-improvement and moral growth, all while navigating the complexities of the afterlife.
Kaguya Shinomiya, the wealthy and intelligent student council president, and Miyuki Shirogane, the top student and vice president, engage in a battle of wits to make the other confess their feelings first.
Jessie and Gerald arrive at an isolated lake house for some time away. Gerald restrains Jessie with handcuffs as part of a stranger rape fantasy, but he dies of a heart attack, leaving Jessie handcuffed to the bed. She fights to survive and break free, encountering hallucinations and confronting traumatic childhood memories. Eventually, she escapes and overcomes her fears. Six months later, she starts a foundation for sexual abuse victims. In court, she confronts a serial killer who resembles the man she saw during her ordeal, reclaiming her power and triumphing over her past.
Down-and-out detective SFPD Nick Curran is called to investigate the murder of a former rock star, Johnny Boz, who was brutally stabbed to death with an ice pick while having sex with a blonde woman. Curran suspects crime novelist Catherine Tramell, who has written a similar murder in her book. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of deceit and obsession, leading him to question the true culprit.
In The Usual Suspects, a criminal mastermind known as Keyser Söze orchestrates a series of events involving five criminals meeting in a police lineup. The sole survivor of a pier shoot-out tells the story of how Keyser Söze influenced these events. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Keyser Söze is a nearly mythical figure with a reputation for violence and ruthlessness. The criminals are manipulated by Keyser Söze to carry out a series of robberies and other criminal activities. Throughout the plot, the true identity of Keyser Söze is revealed to be the seemingly innocent con artist named Verbal Kint. The film ends with a twist, as Verbal Kint escapes capture and it is revealed that he is Keyser Söze.
In 'Saw' (2004), two strangers, Adam and Dr. Gordon, wake up in a dirty bathroom chained to the walls. They find out that they are pawns in a game set up by a notorious serial killer known as Jigsaw. The killer gives them instructions through audio tapes, forcing them to make life-or-death decisions. As they try to escape, they uncover the killer's motive and the truth behind their abduction. With time running out, they must find a way to survive and outsmart the sadistic killer.
When a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life. As they perform an exorcism, they encounter levitation, telekinesis, and demonic manifestations. One of the priests sacrifices himself to save the girl, leaving her and her mother to start a new life.
After a successful investment banker receives a gift to play a mysterious game, he becomes suspicious and starts to believe that it is a concealed conspiracy aimed at ruining his life. As he navigates through a series of psychological and physical challenges, he realizes that his business, reputation, finances, and safety are in jeopardy. With the help of a waitress caught up in the game, he uncovers the truth about the company behind the game and the people close to him who are involved. In the end, he discovers that it was all just a game to help him appreciate life and avoid the same tragic fate as his father.
Six Flying Dragons is a TV show set in the Goryeo Dynasty, focusing on the power struggle and political conflicts among ambitious men. It explores themes of social reform, justice, corruption, and the fight for power.
The Great Queen Seondeok tells the story of Queen Seondeok, the first female ruler of the Silla Kingdom in ancient Korea. The series explores her journey as she struggles with power-struggles, political intrigue, and court politics, ultimately becoming a strong and influential leader.
A soldier named Stevens wakes up in another person's body and learns that he is part of a government program called the Source Code. He is tasked with finding a bomber on a commuter train, but each mission lasts only 8 minutes. As he repeats the time loop, Stevens uncovers more about the terrorist attack and his own personal situation. Determined to save the people on the train and his love interest, he defuses the bomb and sacrifices himself to ensure their safety.
When a valuable painting is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a billionaire art thief and a determined insurance investigator engage in a mind game with high stakes. As the investigation unfolds, the lines between trust and deception blur, leading to a surprise ending.
Nirvana in Fire is a TV show set in ancient China, revolving around the protagonist seeking justice and revenge. The plot is filled with political intrigue, court conspiracies, and martial arts battles. The story follows the tragic hero as he navigates the royal palace, uncovering secrets and facing challenges to restore justice to the kingdom.
A female prosecutor and a detective with a tragic past join forces to uncover the truth behind a string of murders in Seoul, South Korea. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter corruption, power games, and a mastermind behind it all. With each clue they uncover, they realize that they cannot trust anyone, not even those within the justice system.
LIAR GAME is a suspenseful TV show about a genius ex-convict who gets involved in a game of lies and deception. With the opportunity to win 100 million yen, the participants must use their wits to outsmart each other and survive the mind games of a secret organization. Betrayal, friendship, and psychological manipulation are at the core of this gripping drama set in Japan.
A woman moves into an apartment building and starts a relationship with a neighbor. She soon realizes that she is being watched through hidden cameras, and her life becomes a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a psychopathic voyeur.
Mizuto and Yume, former junior high school sweethearts, reunite as step-siblings after their parents announce a marriage. To prioritize their parents' relationship, they create a rule where 'the first one to get aroused' loses.
Lieutenant Rigg is forced to participate in a dangerous game to save the lives of his colleagues. Despite Jigsaw's death, a new game begins, testing Rigg's limits.
A detective and his team race against time to rescue 8 people trapped in a factory by Jigsaw, a twisted serial killer. As they try to find a way out, they discover that they are all criminals framed by the detective, who will stop at nothing to save his son from danger. With nerve gas leaking into the house and a deadly game of survival, they must solve puzzles and uncover their connections to each other to survive.