Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-fundamentalism" theme.

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.

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.

Extant is a sci-fi thriller TV show which follows the story of Molly Woods, an astronaut who returns home after a year-long solo mission in space. As Molly tries to reconnect with her family, she discovers that she has been inexplicably impregnated and struggles to unravel the mystery behind her pregnancy. Along the way, she encounters a mysterious alien presence and a conspiracy that could alter the course of human history.

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.

In this sequel to the cult favorite Porky's, the misadventures of a group of high school students continue as they seek revenge on a religious fanatic politician who wants to shut down their beloved Porky's strip club.

In 11th century Persia, a young Christian boy named Rob travels to Isfahan to study medicine under the renowned Persian physician, Ibn Sina. Despite facing many challenges, including religious persecution and the outbreak of the Black Death, Rob becomes a skilled physician and gains the respect of his colleagues. Along the way, he also forms strong friendships and experiences love. His journey takes him through various adventures and trials as he navigates the world of medieval medicine and the clash of cultures.

Hotel Mumbai is a powerful and intense drama that depicts the horrifying events of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. The film focuses on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, where a group of heavily armed terrorists take hostages and unleash a night of terror and chaos. Amidst the chaos, the hotel staff, including a brave chef, receptionist, and waiter, risk their lives to protect and save as many guests as possible. It is a story of resilience, courage, and the human spirit in the face of unimaginable violence and cruelty.

A journalist delves into the dark underbelly of Mashhad to uncover the truth behind a series of murders of sex workers. Working with a local newspaper editor, they trace the killings back to Saeed Azimi, known as the 'Spider Killer,' who believes he is purifying the city in the name of Imam Reza. As they gather evidence, they set a trap, leading to Saeed's arrest and subsequent trial. However, Saeed's religious fervor and confession to more killings create a chilling atmosphere. Despite the promise of a secret escape from the death sentence, Saeed meets his ultimate fate, and the journalist returns to Tehran, haunted by the horrifying case.

In a small Persian village, Soraya is falsely accused of adultery by her abusive husband and is condemned to death by stoning. Amidst the religious fundamentalism, a French journalist tries to expose the truth and save Soraya, but faces resistance from the backward society.

After a deadly virus spreads, a group of people awaken from cryogenic sleep to find themselves trapped in a research facility. As they try to survive and escape, they encounter various dangers and must confront their own fears and nightmares.

When a fire destroys his church, a college student must defend his faith and the church against his university, which seeks to demolish it. As tensions rise and legal battles ensue, he must confront his own doubts and find strength in his convictions.

After being raped by her preacher father, a mute young woman seeks revenge and finds herself hunted by a relentless villain.

Simon, a religious fanatic, is tempted by the devil and experiences surreal events while fasting on top of a pillar in the desert. The film satirizes religious fundamentalism and hypocrisy.

Gavin, an atheist, finds himself on the ledge of a high-rise building. As a crowd gathers and a police officer tries to talk him down, Gavin reveals his story of infidelity, guilt, and love. The choices he has made and the consequences they have brought him to this moment, where he must decide whether to jump or not.

When a message in a bottle is discovered in Denmark, it leads to a cold case investigation involving a missing child and religious fundamentalism. A police detective and his partner must unravel the conspiracy to bring justice.

A group of juvenile delinquents are sent to clean up an abandoned hotel as part of their community service. However, they soon realize that they are not alone as a sadistic psychopath begins hunting them down one by one. With their lives on the line, they must find a way to survive and outsmart their relentless killer.

Outlaw Prophet: Warren Jeffs is a biographical drama based on the true story of Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). The movie portrays Jeffs' rise to power, his control over his followers, and the disturbing practices that took place within the FLDS, including polygamy and forced marriages. Jeffs' arrest and subsequent life sentence are also depicted.

In 1973, during the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, a German flight attendant named Lena and her activist boyfriend Daniel get caught in the political unrest in Chile. Daniel is kidnapped and taken to a secret prison called Colonia Dignidad, run by a religious cult that supports the military regime. In order to find and save Daniel, Lena decides to join the cult and infiltrate Colonia Dignidad. She faces the horrors of torture, abuse, and forced labor as she tries to escape and reunite with Daniel.

A nuclear missile launched by a saboteur causes a disaster on an abandoned ship, and the crew of a futuristic submarine must race against time to stop a nuclear explosion.

In a future where the United States has become a totalitarian theocracy, a young woman named Offred is forcibly assigned to be a child-bearing surrogate for a powerful government official. As she navigates the oppressive society, she starts to rebel against the system and search for her lost daughter.