Movies and TvShows featuring "protagonist-becomes-antagonist" theme.

Estella, a young girl with black and white hair, experiences tragedy when her mother dies. She falls in with thieves Jasper and Horace and they make a living as pick-pockets. Estella's fashion sense catches the eye of the fashion Baroness, but she turns against her after finding out the truth of her mother's death. With the help of her friends and her creative genius, Estella adopts the persona of Cruella de Vil to seek revenge and claim her place as a villain.

Scarface tells the story of Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who becomes a powerful and ruthless drug lord in Miami during the 1980s. He builds a cocaine empire but eventually succumbs to his own self-destructive behavior and violent lifestyle.

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.

Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom. The film follows Carrie as she navigates her tumultuous relationship with her mother, deals with bullying at school, and ultimately seeks revenge on those who have wronged her. The plot explores themes of isolation, power, and the consequences of cruelty.

A shy girl, outcast by her peers and sheltered by her religious mother, unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.

After his wife is brutally murdered, a man named Paul Kersey becomes a vigilante, taking matters into his own hands to seek justice. He embarks on a mission to bring down criminals and avenge his wife's death, becoming a one-man army against crime.

Aileen Wuornos, an aging prostitute, meets Selby and they quickly form a passionate relationship. However, Aileen's encounters with abusive clients push her to become a serial killer, targeting johns for money and vengeance. As the truth is revealed, their relationship deteriorates, leading to Aileen's arrest and eventual execution.

Code Lyoko follows a group of four friends who discover a virtual world called Lyoko and must use their unique abilities to fight against a powerful artificial intelligence named X.A.N.A. The group must protect both the virtual world and the real world from X.A.N.A.'s plans.

After his wife and daughter are brutally assaulted, an ordinary man takes matters into his own hands, becoming a vigilante to exact revenge on those responsible. He embarks on a one-man crusade against the criminals plaguing the city, dispensing his own brand of justice.

At Westerburg High where cliques rule, jocks dominate and all the popular girls are named Heather, it's going to take a Veronica and mysterious new kid to give teen angst a body count. Veronica, tired of the bullying and control by Heather Chandler, teams up with J.D, a dark rebel, to take revenge. They start by making Heather Chandler drink drain cleaner, making her die instantly. They cover up the murder and continue their killing spree by tricking Veronica into shooting two football players and making it look like a suicide. Veronica becomes scared of J.D and stops participating in his plans, causing him to plan to blow up the school. Veronica stops him by shooting him and becomes the new leader of the school.

After witnessing his parents' murder by a man dressed as Santa Claus, a traumatized young man grows up and becomes a killer Santa himself, seeking revenge and spreading terror during the Christmas season.

Becky is a 2020 movie about a teenage girl named Becky who must use her resourcefulness and strength to protect her family from a group of escaped convicts who invade their home. As the convicts unleash a wave of violence and terror, Becky takes matters into her own hands and turns the tables on her attackers. With her survival instincts and determination, Becky becomes an unlikely hero in a fight for her family's lives.

Buzz Lightyear, the famous space ranger from Toy Story, embarks on a thrilling adventure to protect the galaxy from the villainous Emperor Zurg. With the help of his loyal friends and his high-tech gadgets, Buzz faces dangerous battles, unexpected twists, and even a hero-turned-villain. Will Buzz be able to save the day and defeat Emperor Zurg? Find out in this action-packed animated movie!

After witnessing his mother having sex with Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, a man becomes obsessed with the holiday and eventually goes on a killing spree dressed as Santa Claus.

In New York City, a young mute woman is assaulted and raped, leading her to embark on a vengeful killing spree.

Tamara Riley, a shy and tormented high school student, dies after being humiliated by her classmates. She comes back to life and seeks revenge on those who wronged her, becoming a supernatural serial killer.

Happy Birthday to Me is a slasher film about a group of college students who are targeted by a masked killer on their birthdays. As the bodies start piling up, the survivors must figure out who is behind the murders before it's too late.

Legend of the Dragon is an animated series consisting of 26 episodes followed by 13 additional episodes for a total of 39 episodes. It is produced by BKN and premiered in October 2006 as part of the Jetix block on Toon Disney. Subsequently, the two part episode "Trial by Fire" was shown as a Jetix Blockbuster on ABC Family in August before all Jetix programming moved to Toon Disney. In the UK, the first 26 episodes have aired across CBBC. It premiered in Summer 2005 on the CBBC channel. It is unclear of whether the additional 13 episodes will be shown or not. Episodes 27–39 have begun airing in Australia on Network Ten's Toasted TV as of March 19, 2008.

Deadly Strangers is a 1975 thriller movie that follows a female serial killer who meets a traveling salesman. Their encounter takes a dark turn as they embark on a journey filled with murder, deception, and escape. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, and the protagonist becomes the antagonist, leading to a thrilling climax.

A distraught disc jockey seeks out a mystery caller who may be the killer of his girlfriend.