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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

In this steamy romantic thriller set in 1930s California, a traveling salesman and a married woman embark on a passionate affair and conspire to murder her husband. As their illicit relationship intensifies, they find themselves caught in a web of deceit and betrayal.

Once Upon a Time in Anatolia follows a group of men, including a prosecutor, a doctor, and a police officer, as they search for a buried body in the Anatolian steppe. As they traverse the barren land, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, ultimately leading to a shocking conclusion.

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.

Archibaldo de la Cruz, a mentally ill man, develops murderous tendencies and confesses his crimes while revealing his childhood memories.

A Catholic priest in Quebec, Father Logan, hears a man's confession of murder. When a real murderer realizes this, he tries to blackmail Father Logan, leading to a trial where the priest's faith, as well as his innocence, is put to the test.

Cannibal is a movie about a tailor who is also a cannibal. He kidnaps women and brings them to his remote mountain cabin where he kills and eats them. The movie explores themes of violence and psychological torment as the tailor's murderous spree unfolds.

In 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt' (1956), a newspaper reporter decides to investigate the corrupt practices of a district attorney. He plans to frame himself for a murder and then expose the prosecutor's misconduct, but his plan takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the prime suspect in a real murder case.

In Panic (1946), a man is falsely accused of murder when a dead body is discovered. He goes on the run and must find the real killer to clear his name.

Buffet Froid is a dark and absurd film that follows the story of a man who becomes entangled with his new neighbor and gets caught up in a series of bizarre and deadly events. As the plot unfolds, the protagonist finds himself in a web of murder, mystery, and madness.

The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo is a powerful documentary that tells the story of a mother's quest for justice after her daughter is murdered in Juarez, Mexico. Fueled by determination and fueled by the corrupt system, Marisela fights against all odds to bring her daughter's killer to justice.

The Murder at Road Hill House is a movie based on the true story of a murder that shocked the nation in 1860. When a young child is found dead in a country house, the investigation led by Scotland Yard detectives uncovers a web of deceit, secrets, and a gripping courtroom drama. As the case unfolds, relationships between family members, police officers, and the community are put to the test. Will justice be served or will the truth remain buried forever?