Movies and TvShows featuring "murder-confession" theme.
Cold Case follows a team of detectives led by Detective Lilly Rush as they re-open old murder cases. Each episode focuses on a different case, with the team using new technology and methods to shed light on unresolved crimes. The show explores themes of justice, redemption, and the impact of the past on the present.
Elle Woods, a fashionable sorority queen, is dumped by her boyfriend. Determined to win him back, she applies to Harvard Law School and discovers her true potential beyond her looks. Along the way, she falls in love, befriends a manicurist, and takes on a court case to prove the innocence of her role model accused of murder.
In 1918 Texas, Pearl, a young woman living on her parents' farm, is captivated by movies and dreams of becoming a chorus girl. As she spirals into madness, she indulges in abusing morphine and commits a series of murders, including her parents and a projectionist. Pearl's ultimate goal is to create a comfortable home for her husband who returns unexpectedly from war.
Moderately successful criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller operates around Los Angeles County out of a Lincoln Town Car. He lands the case of his career defending Louis Roulet, a Beverly Hills playboy accused of brutally beating a prostitute. As Haller investigates, he discovers similarities to a past case that may prove his previous client innocent. With the help of his ex-wife and investigator, Haller navigates a deadly game of survival as the truth unravels.
City Homicide (2006) follows a team of detectives as they solve complex murder cases, uncovering a web of suspects, secrets, and police department politics. Set in Melbourne, Australia, the show explores the trauma and danger faced by the dedicated officers, as they work tirelessly to bring justice to the victims.
After the death of his wife, a widower becomes increasingly concerned about the disturbing behavior of his young daughter. As he delves deeper into the truth, he uncovers a shocking secret that puts his family at risk.
Presumed Innocent is a crime, mystery, thriller movie released in 1990. The story revolves around a high-profile lawyer named Rusty Sabich who finds himself accused of the brutal murder of one of his colleagues, Carolyn Polhemus. As the investigation unfolds, evidence points towards Rusty as the prime suspect, leading him to frantically work to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the murder. In a race against time, Rusty must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and personal demons to find out who really killed Carolyn and why.
When a dead body is found in a car trunk, a police officer must navigate through the secrets and guilt of the island's residents to solve the mystery.
The Bad Seed is a psychological thriller about a seemingly innocent young girl named Rhoda who slowly reveals her dark and sinister side. After a series of mysterious deaths occur in her vicinity, a mother's worst fears are confirmed as she discovers that her own daughter is the culprit. As the truth unravels, the family struggles to come to terms with the horrifying reality.
After a pregnant woman loses her husband in a train accident, she is mistaken for his wealthy family's long-lost daughter-in-law and is taken in by his family. As she navigates this new life filled with luxury and romance, she must also deal with her troubled past and the consequences of her false identity.
High Heels is a dark comedy that revolves around a daughter seeking revenge while hiding her true identity. Set in Madrid, Spain, the story follows the complicated relationship between a mother and daughter and their journey through deceit and murder. With elements of a love triangle and a marriage proposal, the plot takes unexpected twists and turns. Humiliation, jealousy, and betrayal add to the complexity of the story. The movie explores themes of forgiveness and reconciliation as the daughter navigates through her quest for vengeance.
Clara Bell is a busy Euro MP with a husband and child at home and a high powered career - but on a trip to Paris her ordered existence is overturned by a murder and a chance encounter.
Abattoir follows a reporter and a police officer as they uncover a series of gruesome murders that are tied to a haunted house. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they discover a sinister curse that threatens their lives.
When a man is accused of murdering his wife, he must navigate the criminal justice system to prove his innocence. With the help of a defense attorney, he uncovers evidence that could exonerate him and reveal the true culprit.
In post-WWII Japan, an executive seeks vengeance against the corrupt executives responsible for his father's death. As he uncovers layers of corporate greed and deception, he must navigate a web of blackmail, betrayal, and tragedy. His pursuit for justice leads to unexpected twists and a nerve-wracking climax.
When a high school cheerleader is brutally stabbed to death, a murder trial exposes the dark secrets of a small town. The story delves into themes of peer pressure, bullying, and social standing, as the trial unravels the truth behind the murder. With a backdrop of high school cliques and social hierarchies, the film explores the complexities of relationships, compassion, and cruelty.
A Mother's Son is a psychological thriller that begins with a murder, leading a mother to suspect her own son. As she tries to uncover the truth, she must navigate through family conflicts, deception, and the complexities of a blended family.
When a nosy reporter witnesses a murder, an innocent man becomes the prime suspect in a murder trial. As the trial progresses, more evidence is revealed, casting doubt on the man's guilt. With the help of a young reporter, the man must prove his innocence and find the real killer.
When her husband is arrested and charged with war crimes, a lawyer must defend him in a high-stakes military court martial. As she uncovers classified information and uncovers a conspiracy, she risks her own safety to seek justice and protect her husband.