Movies and TvShows featuring "repressed-memory" theme.

Prodigal Son is a crime drama TV show that revolves around Malcolm Bright, a talented criminal profiler with a unique perspective on serial killers. Malcolm is haunted by his father, Dr. Martin Whitly, a notorious serial killer known as "The Surgeon." As Malcolm helps the NYPD solve complex murder cases, he also navigates his complicated relationship with his father and confronts his own dark past.

Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher, suffers an accident that leads to him transforming into a raging green monster when he gets angry. Along with his ex-girlfriend Betty Ross, they uncover secrets about their fathers' past while being pursued by the military.

Mari Wakatake has been living with her Grandmother for the past 5 years after a tragedy caused the loss of her home, friends and family, as well as her memories. Fearing for her future, her Grandmother admits her into Kaihou Academy, for her to make friends, instead of home studying. Although reluctant to go, she does and meets Hagino Sekonji. At first appearance, this girl appears like a normal student but inside her lies a deep secret that relates to the tragedy of 5 years ago.

In 1957, a large alien robot crashes from orbit near the coast of Rockwell, Maine. After being rescued by a young boy named Hogarth, the Iron Giant follows him back to his house and befriends him. However, a paranoid government agent named Kent Mansley discovers evidence of the Giant and tries to track him down. Hogarth and the Giant seek help from beatnik artist Dean McCoppin and try to evade Mansley. Eventually, they are discovered by the military and attacked, leading to a climax where the Giant sacrifices himself to save the town of Rockwell.

Ten years after their astral voyage to The Further, Josh and Dalton Lambert must delve even deeper into the supernatural realm to finally find peace. Renai suggests Josh reconnect with their son, Dalton, during a road trip to his university. However, when Dalton discovers a mysterious red door, he becomes haunted by malevolent demons from The Further.

In the near future, the vast majority of humans are augmented with cybernetics, enhancing various traits like vision, strength, and intelligence. Mira Killian is a human saved from a crash and turned into a cyber-enhanced soldier. She joins Section 9, an anti-terrorist bureau, and works with her team to stop criminals. As Killian dives into the AI of a hacked geisha, she uncovers a mysterious hacker named Kuze. Killian's past is revealed to be a lie, and she seeks answers while evading her own organization's attempts to kill her. With the help of her team, Killian embraces her true identity and confronts those who deceived her.

An arson took it all away from Akiyama Kanon seven years ago. Her parents died in that fire, her brother was arrested as the prime suspect and her carefree life disappeared from that instant. She was shunned by the town as the sister of a murderer, yet she believes in her brother's innocence and often pays him visits with words of encouragement. As life gets harder when nobody is willing to give her a job, Kanon decides to try her luck in the city and there she meets the man of her destiny...

Ordinary People follows the lives of the Jarretts, a family struggling to cope with the tragic death of their oldest son. As the parents, Calvin and Beth, attempt to keep up appearances and move on, their surviving son Conrad becomes increasingly withdrawn and depressed. With the help of a compassionate psychiatrist, the family tries to find a way to heal and rebuild their shattered lives.

Macross Plus is a TV show with a gripping plot that revolves around test pilots, artificial intelligence, and a love triangle in a futuristic world. It explores themes of repressed memory, alien encounters, and the use of giant robots in military sci-fi. The show takes place in the Macross universe and features stunning animation and a captivating storyline.

In 1990 Minnesota, a detective investigates a teenager's allegations of a satanic cult. A psychologist uses regression therapy to uncover repressed memories and uncover the truth.

In Exorcist II: The Heretic, a teenage girl with repressed memories, Regan MacNeil, is sent to Africa for psychotherapy. There, she becomes the target of a demonic possession and is connected to the events of the first film, The Exorcist. As Regan's possession worsens, a priest, Father Lamont, is tasked with investigating her case and uncovering the truth behind her past. The film explores themes of good versus evil, religion and supernatural forces, guilt, and crisis of faith. It is set in the 1970s and takes viewers on a surreal and supernatural journey.

A group of medical students begin experimenting with near-death experiences, each taking turns to flatline themselves and then be resuscitated. However, they soon discover that their experiences have dire consequences as they become haunted by their past traumas and repressed memories. As they delve deeper into the afterlife, they must confront their own mortality and face the consequences of their actions.

Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain, David and Jack, are attacked by a werewolf in a small village. Jack is killed, and David wakes up in a London hospital. He starts experiencing strange dreams and is visited by Jack's ghost, who warns him that he will transform into a werewolf at the next full moon. David falls in love with his nurse, Alex, but struggles with the growing realization that he is capable of committing violent acts. As the full moon approaches, David transforms into a werewolf and goes on a killing spree. Eventually, David is shot and killed by the police.

In the final installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street series, teenagers continue to be haunted by the vengeful spirit of Freddy Krueger. Freddy, a serial killer who was burned alive by the parents of Elm Street, seeks revenge by invading the dreams of the new generation of teenagers. As Freddy's powers grow stronger, the teenagers must find a way to stop him before he claims them all.

A college student returns to his childhood home after the death of his sister, only to discover dark secrets and a menacing shadow that may be linked to his family's past. As he delves deeper into the mysteries of the house, he uncovers repressed memories and faces his own inner demons. With the help of a psychiatrist, he must confront his fears and unravel the truth before it's too late.

Exposed is a crime drama thriller that follows a police detective as she tries to uncover a web of deception and corruption in her department. She stumbles upon a series of mysterious events involving child abuse, illegal drugs, and police corruption. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she starts to uncover a dark secret that puts her life in danger.

After being hypnotized at a party, a man begins to see a supernatural presence and becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind a missing child.

Psychiatrist Dr. Miranda Grey wakes up in the mental hospital she worked at, as a patient treated by her co-worker. She has no memory of why she is there or what she has done. As she tries to cope with her new life, she discovers that a ghost is using her body to carry out messages and commit murders. With the help of a fellow inmate, she starts regaining her memories and uncovers a dark secret. Miranda escapes the hospital and finds clues that implicate her deceased husband and a corrupt sheriff. In the end, she learns to free herself from the ghost's influence and helps another spirit find peace.

Buried (2021) is a TV show that follows the story of a man who is accused of murdering a child. As he stands trial, he is haunted by his traumatic past, searching for answers and trying to uncover the truth. The show explores themes of childhood trauma, abuse, and the lasting impact they can have on a person's life.

Mysterious Skin tells the story of two young men, Brian and Neil, who were both sexually abused as children. As they navigate their adult lives, the trauma of their pasts continues to haunt them in different ways. Brian becomes obsessed with alien abductions, while Neil becomes a male prostitute. The film explores themes of loss of innocence, prostitution, child abuse, and the lasting impact of traumatic experiences.