Movies and TvShows featuring "moral-panic" theme.
Set in Edinburgh, the series contrasts the high powered and respectable world of the lawyers and advocates of the Scottish legal profession, with the sleazy and deadly existence of the city's pimps, prostitutes and drug addicts. When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, only Doctor Joe Sangster, who has been treating her at the local health clinic, suspects foul play. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and AIDS in the city, his clinic faces closure due to a local campaign. He turns to Greg McDowell for help, and the young lawyer sees the chance to make a name for himself.
In 1997 a peaceful provincial community is disrupted by a number of cases of pedophilia and Satanism.
The House I Live In is a powerful documentary that delves into the devastating consequences of the war on drugs in America. Through personal stories and expert interviews, the film examines the deep-rooted issues of systemic racism, social class disparity, and the prison-industrial complex. It sheds light on the destructive cycle of criminalization, recidivism, and the overall failure of the criminal justice system. The House I Live In also raises questions about the moral implications, political opportunism, and hidden motives behind the drug war.
In Mazes and Monsters, a group of university students become engrossed in a role-playing game called Mazes and Monsters. As their obsession grows, they begin to lose touch with reality and their own identities. One of them, Robbie, goes missing after experiencing a mental breakdown. The search for Robbie uncovers the dark side of the game, revealing the tragic consequences of their obsession and the devastating impact it has on their lives.
A teenage girl is imprisoned by her former boyfriend in a motel room and forced to consume drugs and alcohol so she can be sold into human trafficking. Her only hope is her mother, who is determined to rescue her.
A teenage boy named Justin becomes addicted to internet porn and it starts to impact his relationships and his life. His parents are oblivious to his addiction and he struggles to balance his newfound sexual awakening with his religious beliefs.
Just Ask My Children is a gripping drama based on the true story of a couple, named Brenda and Scott Kniffen, who were wrongfully accused of child abuse. The couple's lives are turned upside down when their children are taken away from them and they are convicted of heinous crimes they did not commit. As they fight to prove their innocence, they face numerous challenges, including a biased legal system and a society quick to judge. This emotional rollercoaster of a movie explores themes of justice, love, and the strength of family bonds.
A rare clip from 1994 warning of the dangers that lurk in America: homosexuals and Satanists.
Indictment: The McMartin Trial is a gripping drama/thriller TV movie based on the true story of the infamous McMartin trial in Los Angeles, California. The film explores the devastating effects of suspected child abuse allegations and the ensuing justice system failure. It delves into themes of alleged pedophilia, paranoia, conflict of interest, and the sensationalist press frenzy that surrounded the case. The plot revolves around a preschool and the accusations of implied sexual abuse, with the story taking place in the backdrop of a front-page newspaper scandal. The movie highlights the struggles faced by the accused and the emotional toll it takes on the lives of innocent people.
This biographical documentary explores the life and career of Elvis Presley, from his humble beginnings in Mississippi to his rise to fame as a legendary musician and cultural icon. It delves into his personal struggles, his impact on popular music, and his enduring legacy.
Newswoman Fay Sommerfield takes a morally outraged look at excessive violence, bad language and sacrilege that pass for entertainment in the early 90s. She illustrates this with clips from (fake) current hit films and music videos.
A documentary that follows a new piece of legislation on its way to Capitol Hill. The Internet Community Port Act, also known as CP80 or Community Port 80, asks that adult content be placed on separate channels (ports) on the Internet so that parents can keep it out of their homes and schools. What ensues is a ferocious debate between parents, pornographers, doctors, technologists, addicts, business owners and children. But one voice is missing: our political leaders.
Robin ownes a beautiful old theatre in Norrköping, Sweden. There he lives with his husband. To solve a critical financial situation for the theatre, Robin puts up an equivoque burlesque show. In the middle of rehearsals he gets a phone call from Christian, the owner of a swingers club, who is in desperate need of new facilities because of a terrible fire that ruined his club. Renting out the cellar is a very interesting option for Robin and soon the two new friends start to cooperate while the town of Norrköping is in rage. The dream of Cristian is to make a big swingers party in the whole theatre and sometimes dreams come true.
Video Nasties: Draconian Days is a documentary that explores the censorship of video nasties in Great Britain. It focuses on the impact of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) and their efforts to regulate and ban certain films deemed too violent or obscene. The film delves into the controversy surrounding the BBFC's decisions and the impact on filmmakers, distributors, and the film industry as a whole.
College freshmen Debbie and Marcie are excited to start their new lives at a Pacific Northwest university but after being invited to a Zeta Omega Epsilon party the two suddenly find themselves in the strange and occult world of Role Playing Games. The duo are soon hooked on the highly addictive experience that is RPGing and the game quickly becomes a habit that consumes their lives. After Debbie’s intense pagan training through the RPGs lead her to accept an invitation to join a witches’ coven, her grades begin to plummet and she is in danger of flunking out of college. She calls on darker and deeper magical forces to use a “mind bondage” spell on her professor. Meanwhile, Marcie foolishly reads from the Necronomicon and summons Cthulhu.
Satan in the Suburbs tells the shocking story of a grisly ritualistic murder in the quiet bedroom community of Northport, Long Island in the summer of 1984. The killing, it soon emerged, was linked to a teen satanic cult. Perhaps more disturbing than the details of the murder itself was the revelation of a conspiracy of silence among the town's teenagers, many of whom had been aware of the, e killing in the two weeks before an anonymous call finally tipped off local police. 17- year-old Ricky Kasso was arrested and confessed to the crime; five days later, he hung himself in his holding cell. Kasso's friend Jimmy Troiano also. confessed, but was acquitted after jurors learned that he was beaten by local police. The murder shocked the local community and reverberated nationally, with some uninformed observers rushing to scapegoat rock music as the cause.
Hedwig and Lola, two sisters of opposite temperaments, have their lives upended in when Lola decides to pursue prostitution and Hedwig is forced into it.
Former Loaded magazine editor Martin Daubney looks at how pornography has changed in recent decades and considers whether today's pornography may be having a detrimental effect on the brains of its young users.
A summary of different cases of satanic ritual abuse and murder. Teenagers drawn into a dark world of devils, performing crimes in the name of satan, and wild accusations against schools, teachers, and families suspected of satanism. Same doc as 'By Satan Possessed: The Search for the Devil', but with British narration.