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 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.
Knife in the Water is a 1962 Polish film directed by Roman Polanski. It tells the story of a married couple who invite a hitchhiker to join them on their sailing trip. Tensions rise as competitiveness, masculinity, and power dynamics come into play, leading to a confrontation that tests the characters' relationships and reveals their true selves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Current Affair is an American television newsmagazine that aired in syndication from July 1986 to 1996 before reappearing briefly in March 2005. The show was produced by 20th Century Fox, and long based at Fox's New York flagship WNYW.
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.
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.
In 1997 a peaceful provincial community is disrupted by a number of cases of pedophilia and Satanism.
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.
In Count the Hours! (1953), a man finds himself in a small town and becomes the prime suspect in a double murder case. As evidence against him mounts, he must navigate a web of social commentary, deception, and an impending execution. With the help of a defense attorney, he fights to uncover the truth and clear his name.
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.
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.
For the past year or so, brothers Jim and Steve Peters, both ordained ministers, have been traveling around the nation on a mission from God. Convinced that rock and roll is "one of the largest satanic forces in the country," they have been exhorting American kids to build bonfires of albums in public places.
Love at Stake is a hilarious comedy horror film set in a small town called Salem. The town is besieged by witchcraft, leading to chaos and hilarity. The mayor and judge are in cahoots to take over the town's land, and a good witch tries to stop them. The movie is filled with parodies, dance numbers, and absurd situations. Love at Stake is a hilarious spoof of the Salem witch trials, with a mix of supernatural elements and comedic shenanigans. It's a fun and entertaining movie that will keep you laughing from beginning to end.
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.
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.