Movies and TvShows featuring "moral-panic" theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

In 1997 a peaceful provincial community is disrupted by a number of cases of pedophilia and Satanism.

Yes, here he is, the best preacher in the world, here to warn the country about the dangers of Satanism in America. Plenty of interviews with "victims of ritual abuse" recounting "true experiences" of their lives being destroyed by secret Satanic cults.

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.

The dawn of the 21st Century has found much of modern society obsessed with occult mysteries, sadistic violence, and evil. Everything from cartoons and video games to recorded music and major theatrical films are being designed and promote to "satisfy" the public's insatiable lust for the macabre. Most disturbing is the rise in the practice of Satanism. Law enforcement agencies are unable to keep up with the increasing numbers of heinous, Satanically inspired crimes. Basically a remake of Devil Worship: The Rise of Satanism (1989) using the same footage.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Whether Satan exists is a matter of belief. But we are certain Satanism exists. To some it's a religion. To others it's the practice of evil in the devil's name. It exists and it's flourishing.

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.