Movies and TvShows featuring "past-coming-back-to-haunt" theme.

The Sinner is a psychological thriller TV show that follows the investigation of a murder committed by a seemingly ordinary woman. As the police dig deeper into the case, they uncover hidden motives and a complex web of secrets. The show explores themes of guilt, trauma, and the human psyche.

Home Before Dark is a crime drama and mystery TV show about a young girl who becomes an investigative journalist and uncovers a dark secret in her small town. With her father's support, she delves into a past that threatens their family's safety.

Cardinal follows the story of a hardboiled detective who is investigating a brutal murder in Canada. As the investigation unfolds, he discovers a psychopathic killer and a web of police corruption. With time running out, Cardinal must confront his past and solve the murder before it's too late.

John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassins' guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head, he is the target of hit men and women everywhere. As he fights his way through New York City, he seeks refuge and assistance from old allies and confronts powerful figures within the secret world of assassins.

Perpetual Grace LTD is a neo-noir comedy-drama TV show set in a desert town near the US-Mexico border. The story revolves around James, a young grifter, who gets involved in a complex scheme orchestrated by Pastor Byron Brown. With themes of absurdism and corruption, the show explores the dark side of human nature and the consequences of past actions.

In the TV show 'Safe', Tom, a widower, is on a mission to find his missing teenage daughter after her mysterious disappearance. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of dark secrets and corruption in his seemingly safe community. Tom's journey brings him face to face with corrupt police officers, accidental murders, and a town with a dark past. Along the way, he relies on his gay best friend for support and guidance. Will Tom be able to unravel the mystery and find his daughter before it's too late?

Seis Manos is an adult animated series set in 1970's Mexico, following a team of three orphaned martial arts students who join forces with a DEA agent and a Mexican federal agent to battle a powerful drug cartel. As they uncover dark secrets and confront personal demons, the team must learn to work together and use their martial arts skills to protect their town and seek justice.

Falcón is a police detective haunted by his dark past. As a police officer, he is determined to solve crimes, but his past keeps coming back to haunt him.

Nightmare Cafe is a supernatural anthology series that follows the adventures of characters who find themselves in a mysterious diner run by a demonic trickster and his human assistant. Each episode explores different themes and scenarios, often involving characters facing their fears, making tough choices, and finding redemption.

A cunning con artist named Roy Courtnay meets Betty McLeish, a wealthy widow who seems like the perfect target. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy finds himself caring about her, turning what should be a simple swindle into a treacherous cat-and-mouse game. However, as Roy's past catches up with him, he must decide between betraying Betty or facing the consequences of his actions.

In this animated movie set in the same universe as The Witcher series, Vesemir, a young witcher, discovers dark secrets and fights against monsters to save his kingdom.

The Confession is a TV mini-series that follows the story of a male rape victim turned hitman who finds himself in a confessional booth with a corrupt priest. As he narrates his traumatic past and seeks redemption, the hitman's past comes back to haunt him, leading to a thrilling and psychological journey of revenge.

Remember is a dramatic thriller about a man with dementia who receives a letter informing him about a past he can't remember. As he sets out on a mission to uncover the truth, he discovers his connection to a Nazi war criminal and seeks revenge. With suspense and a surprising ending, Remember explores themes of facing the past, revealing the truth, and the consequences of our actions.

Goldplated is an eight-part drama series from World Productions which made its debut on Channel 4 on Wednesday 18 October 2006 at 10.00pm. It follows self-made businessman John White, as he struggles to complete a business deal that could be compromised by past indiscretions. Similarly to The Sopranos White's personal life is intertwined with his business life. He lives with his partner Cassidy, who is half his age, and their son, while in the process of divorcing his wife Beth. His oldest son Darren is his business partner, while his other two children with Beth also feature. Kenny Doughty also stars in 4 episodes as Cassidy's love interest. Despite a massive promotional effort that included a nationwide poster campaign featuring giant Gold Credit cards across Great Britain the drama fared disastrously in the ratings, drawing only 1.4 million viewers for its opening episode. Even though the series appeared to have a massive fanbase, the ratings figures dropped to half of that number over the following two weeks, prompting Channel 4 to shunt the remaining episodes to a late-night slot and to cancel Saturday repeats and 'first look' screenings on E4.

In the 1970s, a novelist living in Connecticut has his life turned upside down when a group of criminals invade his home. As the night unfolds, he must confront his past and make difficult choices to survive.

In Murder on the Orient Express, a murder takes place on the famous Orient Express train. Detective Hercule Poirot must unravel the mystery and uncover the culprit among the train's passengers. As he investigates, he discovers that everyone on board has a motive for the murder, and he must use his skills to piece together the puzzle and catch the killer before they strike again.

When two border patrol agents uncover a conspiracy surrounding the John F. Kennedy assassination, they find themselves on the run from a corrupt FBI agent. As they dig deeper, they uncover a government cover-up and are faced with dangerous consequences.

Dark Tower is a horror movie set in a high-rise building in Barcelona, Spain. The story follows a female architect who becomes trapped in a dark secret, as she uncovers paranormal activity and is haunted by an evil spirit. With the help of a paranormal investigator, she must unravel the mysterious death and escape the clutches of the supernatural power before it's too late.

A Christmas Carol follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley. Marley warns Scrooge that he will be visited by three spirits – the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future – who will show him the consequences of his actions and help him find redemption. Through these visitations, Scrooge is forced to confront his regrets and self-realize the importance of compassion and generosity.

A few days ago, Lucia (Assumpta Serna) receives anonymous letters in which he is forced to perform certain actions that she accepts without question. Her current boyfriend, Arthur (Xabier Elorriaga), suspects the mysterious sender can be Lucia's former lover, whose strange death never reached clarified. Now it's time it's Arthur who put the cards on the table to get to the bottom of it.