Movies and TvShows featuring "sentenced-to-death" theme.

Wrong Turn is a horror movie about a group of friends who go hiking on the Appalachian Trail, only to stumble upon a deadly cult in the backwoods of West Virginia. They must fight for their lives as they face abduction, murder, and terrifying traps set by the killers.

Alice stumbles into the world of Wonderland when she follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit hole. She encounters many strange creatures and experiences bizarre events, such as growing and shrinking in size. Throughout her journey, she meets talking animals, gets involved in a caucus-race, interacts with a garden of talking flowers, receives guidance from the Cheshire Cat, attends a mad tea party, plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts, and ultimately finds herself facing her own execution. In the end, she realizes that it was all just a dream and wakes up to her sister's voice.

Run, Joe, Run was a Saturday morning television program that aired on NBC from 1974 to 1976. It centered around Joe, a German Shepherd in the military's K-9 Corp., and his master, Sergeant Will Corey. One day, during training, Joe was falsely accused of attacking his master, a crime for which the dog would be put to sleep as punishment. However, he escaped before being killed and a $200 bounty was put on his head. Sgt. Corey believed Joe was innocent and also pursued him, hoping to find Joe before the authorities did. While on the run, Joe helped people he encountered. During the show's second season, Sgt. Corey, having never found Joe, was called back to duty. Joe then teamed with a hiker, Josh McCoy, and continued to help others, all the while still on the run. The show was considered as a cross between Lassie and The Fugitive. Like The Fugitive, and later, The Incredible Hulk, it centered around a falsely accused person running from authorities and helping out people he meets along the way. The show was produced by William P. D'Angelo Productions, who also produced the NBC young adult drama, Westwind.

In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long list of chores and expectations. Day after day, she is increasingly trapped in a murky and lonely path leading to evil thoughts, until the possibility of committing a shocking act of violence seems like the only way out of her inner prison.

Miracle in Cell No. 7 is a heartwarming drama about a mentally challenged man who is wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In prison, he forms an unlikely bond with his fellow inmates, and together they navigate the challenges of life behind bars. Through their friendship and love, they find solace and hope in the most unexpected places.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame follows the story of Quasimodo, a deformed bell-ringer, who falls in love with a gypsy dancer named Esmeralda. The film explores themes of xenophobia, intolerance, and social progress as Quasimodo struggles to find acceptance in a society that judges him by his appearance. With the backdrop of the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, the movie showcases the changing times and the clash between tradition and modernity.

A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years. Opening in 1969, single mother Elizabeth Kendall (Lily Collins) is at a college bar when she meets a charming stranger named Theodore 'Ted' Robert Bundy (Zac Efron). Over the years, as Ted is arrested and stands trial for his crimes, Liz struggles to come to terms with the reality of who Ted really is.

Set in 19th century rural Japan, Empire of Passion follows an ill-fated love affair between a woman and a younger man, resulting in a spiral of guilt, despair, and insanity. When rumors of the affair start spreading, the husband becomes consumed with jealousy and seeks revenge, leading to tragic consequences. Directed by a cult director, this atmospheric film explores themes of adultery, desire, and the consequences of unfaithfulness.

A Hidden Life tells the true story of Franz Jägerstätter, a farmer from the Austrian alpine village of St. Radegund, who becomes a conscientious objector and refuses to fight for the Nazis during World War II. Despite facing social ostracism, imprisonment, and the death penalty, he remains steadfast in his beliefs and integrity.

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.

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez is a TV show that tells the heartbreaking true story of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez, who was brutally abused and tortured to death by his mother and her boyfriend. The series explores the shocking details of Gabriel's abuse, the failures of the child welfare system, and the pursuit of justice for his tragic death.

When a Harvard professor decides to take on the case of a death row inmate, he uncovers a web of corruption and deception that puts his own life in danger.

A mentally challenged man is falsely accused of murder and sent to prison. In prison, he forms a heartwarming friendship with his cellmates, who help him reunite with his young daughter and seek justice for his wrongful conviction.

In "We're No Angels," two escaped prisoners, Ned and Jim, disguise themselves as priests and arrive in a small town. While planning their escape to the sea, they find themselves helping a struggling family that owns a store. As they get to know the family and the town's residents, Ned and Jim start to question their criminal ways and consider making some positive changes in their lives.

In 1880s London, a serial killer known as the Limehouse Golem is on the loose, leaving a trail of murders. Detective Inspector Kildare is assigned to the case and teams up with a young writer, Dan Leno, to solve the mystery. As they dig deeper, they uncover dark secrets and hidden motives, leading them to question everyone around them. With time running out, they must unravel the identity of the Golem before more lives are lost.

In the days leading up to his execution, Texas death row prisoner John Henry Ramirez seeks redemption from his victim's son; an elegy about the death penalty where a prisoner seeks forgiveness.

Johnny Kelly, a law student, finds himself pulled into a life of crime when his mother becomes seriously ill. To pay her medical bills, Johnny reluctantly joins a crime organization led by Jocko Dundee. As Johnny tries to balance his double life, he finds himself framed for murder and sentenced to death. With the help of his loyal friends, Johnny must clear his name and bring down the real criminals.

On Death Row is a captivating TV show that delves into the lives of individuals who have been sentenced to death. Through compelling interviews and immersive storytelling, the series sheds light on the complex issues surrounding the death penalty and the people who are affected by it.

Vicious gangster Vincent Canelli pulls off a daring prison escape just moments before going to the electric chair, taking with him Peter Manning – a bank robber and cop killer who was to die right after him. Taking several hostages along, they try to get their hands on the loot from Manning’s robbery to finance their escape from the country.

John Hoyt plays a high-ranking Nazi being prosecuted by an army tribunal in the aftermath of World War II. Sentenced to death, the general appeals to the American investigating Major (Ray Milland), claiming mitigating circumstances, and providing the names of witnesses who will clear his name. This sends the Major in a search through the ruins of post-war Germany to determine the degree of the general's guilt.