Movies and TvShows featuring "released-from-a-mental-institution" theme.

A woman works to exonerate her brother, who was convicted of murder, by uncovering the truth behind a haunted antique mirror. As they investigate, they learn that the mirror possesses a malevolent entity that feeds off life forces and manipulates reality. With a kill switch set up to destroy the mirror, they must confront their traumatic past and face the supernatural forces at play.

A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes. It follows the story of Mabel Longhetti, a woman whose life spirals into chaos when her husband, Nick, returns home after a stay at a mental institution. As Mabel tries to hold her family together, she faces struggles with her own mental health and the pressures of societal expectations. The film explores themes of love, marriage, mental illness, and the complexities of family dynamics.

A man discovers a femme fatale in a small desert town, leading him into a dangerous web of voyeurism, black-mail, and deception.

After being released from a mental hospital, Otto returns to his old job as a butcher. He tries to adjust to his new life, but after a bitter argument with his wife, he accidentally kills her. Fearing he will be sent back to the hospital, he grinds up her body and sells it as sausages. As friends and relatives start asking questions about her disappearance, they too start ending up in the butcher's display case.

Marisa and Judy need mental help, but find themselves in a poorly managed clinic. While Marisa's husband cares for her and helps her out, Judy's brother cares more about his idea of family honor and the protection of his investments in factories, leaving his sister alone...