Movies and TvShows featuring "ritual-murder" theme.

A grieving family is plagued by tragic and disturbing occurrences after the death of their 78-year-old grandmother. As Annie, the mother and an artist, delves into researching apparitions, strange events begin to unfold. Her teenage son, Peter, attends a party that ends in tragedy when his younger sister, Charlie, is decapitated. As Annie becomes obsessed with a grief counseling support group, she encounters Joan, who guides her towards conducting a séance. However, Annie unwittingly summons a malevolent spirit that possesses her and threatens her family. Annie discovers that her mother and Joan were part of a coven dedicated to conjuring the demon Paimon, and realizes that her family has been cursed. In a desperate attempt to save her son, Annie burns Charlie's sketchbook and unintentionally causes her husband, Steve, to spontaneously combust. Peter, now possessed, witnesses his mother's descent into madness before fleeing to the attic. In the attic, he discovers the truth about his family's dark secret and ultimately succumbs to possession. The story ends with Peter being crowned as Paimon in a tree house filled with members of the coven, including the decapitated head of Charlie.

The Crimson Rivers is a gripping TV show that follows a murder investigation led by a male-female police partnership. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a dark secret society with neo-Nazi ties and a disturbing religious cult involved in ritual murders and sacrifices. With a series of attempted murders and a mysterious hunting accident, the detectives race against time to unravel the truth and stop the culprits before more lives are lost.

Pagan Peak is a crime drama series that follows two detectives as they investigate a series of ritual murders in the Austrian Alps. The detectives must navigate through the snowy landscape and uncover the dark secrets hidden within the tight-knit community. As the body count rises, they find themselves on a treacherous journey to catch the elusive killer.

Jennifer, a high school cheerleader, becomes possessed by a succubus and starts killing her male classmates. Needy, her best friend, tries to stop her.

At the end of the century, Satan visits New York in search of a bride. It's up to an ex-cop who now runs an elite security outfit to stop him. In 1979, a newborn girl named Christine York is chosen by Satanists to bear Satan's son. A priest is sent to protect her, but some Vatican Knights want to kill her. Twenty years later, ex-cop Jericho Cane and his friend Bobby Chicago are assigned to protect a banker who is possessed by Satan. Jericho and Chicago save Christine from the Vatican Knights and try to flee, but they are apprehended by Mabel, who is possessed by Satan. They manage to escape and seek help from Father Kovak. Kovak explains the roles of Christine and the possessed banker and says that faith is the key to defeat Satan. Jericho tries to persuade Christine to go into hiding, but she chooses to stay with Kovak. Jericho returns to his apartment and resists Satan's temptations. He makes a plan with Chicago to retrieve Christine. They go to the church where she is hidden, but the Vatican Knights try to kill her again. Jericho stops them and saves Christine and the clergy. Satan appears and Jericho escapes with Christine. Chicago betrays them and takes Christine while Jericho is beaten by Satanists. Jericho is rescued by Kovak and resumes his search for Christine. He finds Satan's hidden temple and rescues Christine, killing Marge for the second time. Chicago tries to stop Jericho, but he fights off Satan's influence and is burned alive by Satan. Enraged, Jericho opens fire on Satan and escapes with Christine. They board a train and attempt to escape, but Satan catches up with them and wrecks the train. Jericho and Christine escape to the streets and into another church where he prays to God. Satan confronts Jericho and possesses him. Jericho attempts to assault Christine, but she helps him fight Satan's control. Jericho impales himself on a sword and disables his body before midnight. At the stroke of midnight, the will of God frees Jericho's body from Satan's control and sends Satan back to Hell. Jericho dies and Christine thanks him for saving her life.

When a group of archaeologists uncover the tomb of a legendary warrior, they unearth Kuuga’s belt, accidentally releasing an ancient race of monsters called the Grongi, bent on destroying humanity. Enter Yusuke Godai, a modern-day guy next door, who learns he is telepathically linked to the mysterious stone belt. With its power, he transforms into the legendary warrior known as Kuuga, humanity’s only defense against the murderous Grongi monsters.

Sinister 2 follows a single mother and her twin sons who move into a rural farmhouse that is haunted by the ghostly children from the previous film. As they uncover a series of chilling home movies, they realize it's not just a ghostly presence they have to worry about, but a sinister supernatural entity that possesses the children, driving them to commit acts of violence. A private investigator and a determined deputy also join the hunt to stop the evil spirit before it's too late.

Green Frontier is a TV show that follows a female detective as she investigates murders in the Amazon rainforest. The investigation leads her to uncover hidden secrets and supernatural powers that are tied to the local indigenous tribes and an organized crime network.

When a police officer receives a letter about a missing girl on a remote island, he travels there to investigate. As he delves deeper into the secluded community, he uncovers a dark secret involving pagan rituals and a matriarchal society. The officer's life is threatened, and he must uncover the truth before it's too late.

A man returns to Salem's Lot and discovers the town's dark secret. As a vampire outbreak takes hold, he must fight to protect his loved ones and uncover the truth.

When a religious cult comes under investigation for an alleged murder, a detective uncovers a web of dark secrets and supernatural forces at play.

In The Nun, a demonic nun with a split personality goes on a ritual murder spree in a haunted convent school. A priest must uncover the curse and stop the evil nun before she causes more violence and kills everyone. Revenge, possession, and ghostly encounters add to the suspense and horror.

A married couple rents out their house to tenants, who turn out to be a satanic cult looking for their next sacrificial victim. As the couple's behavior becomes increasingly disturbing, their daughter starts to become possessed by unseen forces.

In the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, a detective investigates a series of ritual murders that are haunting the city during a popular festivity. As he digs deeper, he uncovers social prejudices, drug addiction, and a complex web of relationships, including a love triangle and an adulterous wife. With the police investigation, a serial killer, and the mythological references, the detective races against time to solve the murders and bring justice.

A Czech miniseries.

In New York City, a detective is on the trail of a serial killer who is linked to the ancient Aztec legend of Quetzalcoatl. As more bodies pile up, the detective must uncover the truth behind the myth and stop the killer before it's too late.

When a government agent recovering from a nervous breakdown becomes embroiled in a murder mystery, he must uncover a web of conspiracy and paranoia before it's too late.

Profound Desires of the Gods is a drama film set on a remote island in Japan. It explores the complex dynamics and conflicts within a small community, emphasizing themes of incest, Japanese folklore, prostitution, typhoon, and spirit possession. The story follows the struggles faced by the islanders as they grapple with industrialization and exploitation, while trying to maintain their traditional way of life. It delves into taboo subjects such as family incestuous relationships, both between siblings and father-daughter. The film also touches upon the consequences of false accusations and sexual exploitation. With stunning visuals and a haunting atmosphere, this movie provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

A detective investigates a series of ritualistic murders in New York City and uncovers a cult engaged in child sacrifice. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes entangled in a web of occult practices and must confront his own demons.

While on a weekend getaway in the California desert, a group of friends plays a drinking game that accidentally unleashes a shapeshifting demon. As they try to survive the night, they discover dark secrets and must face the consequences of their actions.