Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-fanatic" theme.
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
After the murder of his family, Marine veteran Frank Castle becomes the vigilante known as The Punisher. He wages a one-man war against corrupt officials and criminals, using his military training and skills to mete out justice. As he delves deeper into the conspiracy, he uncovers a web of government corruption and drug trafficking that extends far beyond what he initially believed. With each new discovery, Frank becomes a more dangerous and ruthless force, willing to do whatever it takes to expose the truth and obtain revenge.
A woman named Rose searches for her adopted daughter Sharon in the strange and desolate town of Silent Hill. As she navigates the town, she encounters supernatural creatures and horrifying events. Along the way, she uncovers the dark secrets of Silent Hill and must confront the darkness within herself.
After a severe thunderstorm strikes Bridgton, Maine, a small town is enveloped in a thick mist. A group of survivors barricade themselves in a supermarket as bloodthirsty creatures lurk outside. As tensions rise and religious fanaticism takes hold, the group must navigate internal conflicts and external threats in a fight for survival.
In Triumph of Love, a forbidden love story unfolds amidst religious fanaticism. As romance blossoms, the protagonists face numerous challenges, including the loss of a child. The triumph lies in their resilience and the power of their love.
El Privilegio de Amar is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas from 27 July 1998 through 26 February 1999. Starring Adela Noriega, René Strickler, Helena Rojo and Andrés García with the participation of leading actor Enrique Rocha and Cynthia Klitbo as the evil Tamara, who is the main villain. The telenovela tells the story of a fashion designer, Luciana, who begins searching for the daughter she abandoned years earlier, unaware the girl is none other than Cristina, a model in Luciana's fashion house who has fallen in love with Luciana's stepson. El Privilegio de Amar is a remake of the 1985 Venezuelan novela, Cristal. The program aired weeknights at 9pm for 31 weeks, for a total of 155 episodes. El Privilegio de Amar is the highest-rated television program in Mexico to date, it registered an average of 34.8 percent of TV audience. The telenovela received TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela, in 1999.
A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder seemingly connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
A psychotherapist finds himself held prisoner by a serial killer who demands he help him curb his homicidal urges.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a preacher turned serial killer becomes obsessed with finding stolen money hidden by two young children. As he infiltrates their lives, the children must find a way to escape his clutches and survive his twisted religious fervor.
When a group of terrorists hijacks a transatlantic flight and threatens to release a nerve gas, a team of experts must race against time to stop them. With lives on the line, they must overcome obstacles, disarm bombs, and work together to save the day.
In 18th-century France, a secret society and a monstrous beast wreak havoc in a small town. As an investigation unfolds, a skilled hunter and his Native American partner uncover a conspiracy that leads them to fight a powerful and deadly enemy.
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.
Set in the Bronx in the 1970s, 'The Get Down' follows a group of teenagers as they explore the vibrant music and cultural scene of the time. With themes including teenage romance, family dynamics, and the pursuit of their dreams, the show captures the energy and passion of the era.
A teenage girl tries to deal with her idiosyncratic, Luis Buñel-esque family while putting up with the pressures of everyday life, which turns out to be more difficult than it seems.
When a mysterious comet crashes in a small town, it unleashes a deadly alien organism that devours everything in its path. As the blob grows bigger and more dangerous, a group of unlikely heroes must find a way to stop it before it consumes the entire town.
The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War. A skilled gunfighter, Bonner is an idealistic person who prefers peaceful resolutions of conflict wherever possible. He is gregarious, intelligent, and public-spirited. The half-hour black-and-white program aired seventy-eight episodes. Jeanne Bates appeared in varying roles with Payne in five episodes of The Restless Gun. The Restless Gun theme song begins: "I ride with the wind, my eyes on the sun, and my hand on my restless gun..." The song composer is probably Paul Dunlap, credited as the primary series composer, but could have been contributed to by either of the two other series composers, Dave Kahn and Stanley Wilson, also. Two versions are currently posted on YouTube, but neither posting lists any composer or performance credits.
Frailty is a psychological thriller about a man named Fenton Meiks who tells an FBI agent that his brother Adam is the infamous "God's Hand" serial killer. As Fenton recounts the events from his childhood, it becomes clear that their father believed he received visions from God, commanding him to kill demons disguised as humans. Fenton and Adam assist their father in his mission, digging graves and burying the bodies of those they believe to be evil. The story takes a dark turn when Fenton realizes that his father's mission is not as righteous as he once thought, and he must make a difficult decision that will have lasting consequences.
Saint Maud follows the story of a nurse who becomes increasingly obsessed with saving the soul of her dying patient, leading her down a path of self-destruction and madness. As her loneliness and desperation grow, she spirals into dangerous behavior, ultimately culminating in a shocking and disturbing climax.
After teenager Laura Villegas displays strange behavior, her parents enlist a Vatican-sanctioned exorcist to address her case of demonic possession. As a series of strange phenomena unfold, the family is left disturbed and searching for answers.
When a religious cult comes under investigation for an alleged murder, a detective uncovers a web of dark secrets and supernatural forces at play.