Movies and TvShows featuring "return-from-dead" theme.
In this TV show adaptation of the popular graphic novel, Eric Draven, a talented musician, is brutally murdered along with his fiancée. He is resurrected by a mystical crow and seeks revenge on those who killed him. With superhuman abilities, he fights crime and protects the innocent in a dark and supernatural city.
Tale of Arang is a captivating TV show that combines romance, fantasy, and history. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, the story follows Arang, a ghost who seeks to uncover the mystery behind her death and avenge her tragic fate. With the help of a nobleman named Eun-oh, who has the ability to see ghosts, they embark on a thrilling journey that unravels dark secrets and reveals unexpected connections. Together, they must navigate through supernatural phenomena, solve murders, and confront powerful forces that threaten their lives and the fate of the kingdom.
In 1963, in the fictitious city of Antares in South of Brazil, the workers decide to strike, fighting for better salaries and working conditions. Meanwhile, seven locals die: the conservative and Catholic matriarch and very powerful lady, Quitéria Campolargo; the corrupt lawyer Cícero Branco; the Spanish anarchist shoemaker Barcelona; the drunkard Pudim de Cachaça; the prostitute Erotildes; the student João da Paz; and the pianist Menandro Olinda. Once their bodies remain unburied due to the general strike, they decide to claim to the local authorities the right of being buried. The Major Vivaldino Brazão, the judge Quintiliano do Vale, the "Colonel" Tibério Vacariano and the local sheriff are not able to force the workers to return to their normal activities, so the dead citizens disclose dark secrets about corruption of the leaders and the dwellers. Once they are corpses, they are not subject to the laws of the living and they can freely speak about the sordid hidden secrets.
After moving into a new neighborhood, a woman starts experiencing mysterious events and night terrors. As she delves deeper, she discovers a hidden camera in her home and realizes that she was brought back to life after a tragic incident. Now she must uncover the truth behind her resurrection and the strange occurrences in her life.
Topper is a hilarious screwball comedy about a bank executive, Cosmo Topper, who is always focused on work and neglects his wife. After a car accident, Topper finds himself being haunted by two friendly ghosts who are determined to teach him how to live life to the fullest.
Tormented is a horror comedy about a bullied, socially awkward teenager who is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a girl who committed suicide. As he tries to navigate high school and deal with his own personal demons, he discovers more about the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death. With the help of his friends, he must find a way to stop the ghost before it's too late.
Rauta-aika (The Age of Iron) is a dramatic four-part miniseries completed in 1982 by Finnish broadcast network Yle TV2. The production attempts to adapt the national epic of Finland, the Kalevala, for the television audience by way of humanizing the mythological characters whose thoughts and actions drive the narrative. The protagonists of Rauta-aika, Väinö, Ilmari and Lemminki, have been inspired by the tales in the Kalevala and go in search of a woman, eventually finding themselves at war with the Nordic people, and in the end pay dearly for their pursuits.
In 'The Walking Dead', a musician is wrongfully convicted of murder and executed. However, a mad scientist brings him back to life as a zombie. Now, the undead musician must navigate a world of corrupt lawyers, confrontations, and dark secrets as he seeks to prove his innocence and find justice.
In feudal Japan, a group of bandits rape and murder a mother and daughter-in-law, only for them to return as vengeful ghosts and seek revenge on their killers.
Mel and Mac are looking for an asteroid to show as a science project. It's hard to do science when they are fighting all the time as (younger) brother and (older) sister. When they are walking through the woods, they see something, but it doesn't turn out to be a rock or meteor. Mel sees footprints and pretty soon, they are taken to a strange and socially awkward grown man. Mel and Mac must work together to do the difficult task of keeping Moses away from trouble, as they try and get Moses to where he came from - something that is more difficult than they thought as he turns out to be from far, far away.
Follows a group of five teens heading off to a cabin for a "romantic" weekend. They are hunted down by The Lashman for being unruly teens and disturbing his peace.
Trilogy of Terror II (1996) is a horror anthology movie that consists of three different stories. In the first story, a woman inherits a killer doll that comes to life and terrorizes her. In the second story, a grave robber unleashes a supernatural power while searching for a hidden treasure. In the final story, a mother and son discover an evil doll and must find a way to stop its murderous rampage.
Haunted by somber visions, forensics photographer Adam retreats from the world, staying home and taking photos of his neighbors until he is dragged into another investigation by his best friend, the detective Man, who asks his help to solve a series of macabre ritual murders. At the same time, Adam’s seemingly innocuous pastime soon turns darker when he spies Iva, a young woman from Borneo. Smitten by her, he is soon entangled in her web of mystery and murder. As Adam is dragged further into Iva’s tribal world and Man delves deeper into his investigation, they discover the city’s mystical underground of shamans and supernatural beings.
Valentin reaches Mexico City to stay with his countrymen Marcelo and Sirenia, parents of thirteen children. Marcelo gladly serves Valentin until he realizes that he is poor and throws him out of the house. By a suggestion Sirenia, Marcelo employs Valentin as a servant and exploits it mercilessly. But with the help of Andres, the fate of Valentin takes an unexpected turn.
Dracula: The Impaler is a horror movie about the legendary vampire, Dracula, and his reign of terror. Set in Transylvania, the movie follows the story of Vlad the Impaler, who returns from the dead to seek revenge. As the body count rises and the blood flows, the living statue of Vlad Dracul comes to life, unleashing a nightmare of gore and horror. In this dark tale of infidelity and deals with the devil, Dracula's castle becomes a battleground for the seven deadly sins.
Three women are invited to an isolated mansion. But a group of evil men torment and abuse them there. One woman is revived from death and now seeks bloody revenge against the horrible men.
In September 2004, Himzo Muratovic returned from the dead. Himzo turned up in a taxi in his Bosnian Muslim village, 12 years after he disappeared at the height of the Serb terror. His mother fell unconscious when neighbors told her that her missing son had returned. For several days the village celebrated the return of the long-dead Himzo Muratovic.
Broadway's most successful producer, John Forrester, is deeply in love with his wife Margaret and dreams of the future when his son Jack will step into his shoes. He sails to England to produce a show but the ship strikes a derelict wreckage and is sinking rapidly. In the ensuing wild panic, Forrester saves many lives, until finally, panic stricken by sudden fear, he dons a woman's clothes and is among the rescued. On the coast of Newfouldland, the villagers, not aware of his true identity, curse him but he is befriended by Alec who helps him conceal his identity. With a planned story of his survival, he returns to New York but cannot face his family or friends after he sees the plaque to his heroism on his New York theatre. Deciding to remain thought of as dead, he becomes a derelict himself, surviving on odd jobs as he watches from afar his now-grown son begin his career as a producer.
Gallery of Horror is a horror anthology film consisting of five supernatural tales. Each tale explores different themes of horror, including vampires, witches, zombies, and monsters. The film takes viewers on a chilling journey into the realm of the paranormal, with each story culminating in a shocking and unexpected twist. With its low-budget charm and psychotronic style, Gallery of Horror is a must-watch for fans of classic horror films.
With the powers of hell at his disposal, Frank, a blood-thirsty outlaw from the old west, is resurrected to seek his revenge on the present day town of Weston.