Movies and TvShows featuring "psychiatric-ward" theme.

After witnessing a traumatic incident involving a patient, a psychiatrist becomes increasingly convinced she is being threatened by an uncanny entity. As she digs deeper into the mystery, she learns about a curse that possesses people before they kill themselves. With her sanity unraveling, she must find a way to break the curse before it consumes her completely.

Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health and the diverse stories surrounding it.

A psychiatric ward caregiver crosses paths with an eccentric children's book writer, leading to a journey of love, healing, and self-discovery.

Supernatural exorcist John Constantine helps detective Angela Dodson prove her sister's death was not a suicide, uncovering a plot involving demons, angels, and a supernatural power struggle for the fate of humanity.

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) follows the story of a homicidal maniac named Michael Myers who escapes from a psychiatric ward and returns to his hometown to continue his murder spree on Halloween night. As the night progresses, a group of teenagers and a young girl are pursued by Michael as they try to survive his sadistic rampage. The film explores the themes of good versus evil, cults, and the curse that haunts Michael Myers.

In 1969, Dr. Malcolm Sayer is a physician working with catatonic patients who survived an encephalitis epidemic. He discovers certain stimuli can reach these patients and begins testing a new drug called L-Dopa. One patient, Leonard Lowe, fully awakens but experiences side effects and eventually returns to his catatonic state. Despite the temporary nature of the awakening, Sayer realizes that the patients have learned to appreciate and live life. The film ends with Sayer ready to continue his work with Leonard.

Susanna Kaysen, a directionless teenager, is rushed to a mental institution after a suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women, including a sardonic anorexic, a girl who burned herself as a child, a lesbian, and a compulsive liar. Susanna's life is turned upside down by the return of Lisa Rowe, a sociopath who befriends her. Together, they cause trouble and Susanna begins relying on Lisa. Through her diary and therapy sessions, Susanna navigates her recovery and eventually leaves the institution, determined to start anew.

A man which is almost obsessed by being anonymous, and never the best in anything. Being second means that you are not noticed, forgotten, but still important as a human.

Hunter 'Patch' Adams is determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He ventured where no doctor had ventured before, using humor and pathos.

In the New Mexico desert, giant ants, mutated by atomic radiation, wreak havoc on a small town. As the townspeople panic and struggle to survive, a group of scientists and the military race against time to eliminate the giant ants before they spread and cause further destruction.

A young man spends a week in a psychiatric ward, where he meets five other patients and must contend with research-happy doctors and cynical nurses.

Unsane follows the story of a woman who is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her stalker. As she tries to navigate her way out, she realizes that the line between reality and delusion is blurred. With the help of a fellow patient, she must fight to regain her freedom and prove that she is not insane.

Focuses on a manic-depressive psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Nash, and the mental hospital in Glasgow where he works.

In 'Freaks - You're One of Us,' a woman named Wendy discovers she has superpowers and becomes aware of a secret organization that has been hiding people with extraordinary abilities. As she explores her newfound powers, Wendy must navigate the challenges of balancing her personal life and her role as a superhero. The movie explores themes of identity, family, and the power dynamics between the working class and the privileged.

The story of Espen, a man in his thirties who is loved by everyone. Every day is a party and there's no limit to what he experiences. We meet Espen in various situations where everything is amazing and whatever happens, Espen knows how to handle it. It is simply too good to be true. Espen has escaped into his own head and where his life is a fantastic fantasy world. In real life he is a patient at the psychiatric ward. What would you choose if you were in Espens situation - to be a fantasy hero or an everyday loser?

After winning the lottery, a mentally ill woman uses her newfound wealth to start her own talk show, where she explores her personal experiences and struggles with mental disorders.

Psychiatrist Ko Lap-Yan is completely disheartened by the death of his wife, and has plans to quit his job and leave Hong Kong. Before he leaves, he encounters a murder case committed by a psychopath and investigates the case with forensic psychiatrist Leung Kai-Wing, thereby regaining his passion for psychiatry. With the advice from his good friend Lin Chi-Sam, Lap-Yan decides to not leave and joins the forensic psychiatry branch. Together with new friends and new colleagues, they assist the criminal investigation department in solving cases.

After a car accident leaves him disfigured, a man's life takes a dark turn as he navigates love, jealousy, virtual reality, and the blurred lines between dreams and reality.

After contemplating suicide, Craig checks himself into a psychiatric ward, where he forms meaningful connections with fellow patients and learns to embrace his true self.

The Ward is a psychological horror film set in a psychiatric ward. It follows a young female psychiatric patient who is being haunted by a supernatural serial murderer. As she tries to escape and uncover the truth, she must navigate the institutionalized world she is trapped in.