Movies and TvShows featuring "serial-child-killer" theme.
ERASED is a TV show about a schoolteacher named Satoru who possesses the power to go back in time and prevent tragedies from happening. When his mother is murdered and he is framed for the crime, Satoru travels back 18 years to his childhood to try to prevent a series of child murders from happening, including the abduction and murder of one of his classmates. As he tries to change the past and find the true killer, he uncovers dark secrets and must confront his own traumatic childhood.
In the small town of Derry, Maine, a group of outcast kids known as the Losers Club must face their fears and confront an ancient evil in the form of a shape-shifting clown named Pennywise. As the clown preys on their worst fears, the group bands together to uncover the dark secrets of their town and ultimately defeat the malevolent creature.
After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims. In 1978, a serial child abductor nicknamed 'The Grabber' prowls the streets of a Denver suburb. Finney, a bullied teenager, and his sister Gwen live with their abusive father. Gwen has psychic dreams and foresees the kidnappings. The police search for Finney is unsuccessful. Finney receives help from the ghost of a previous victim and manages to escape. With Gwen's help, they confront the killer and free themselves.
Teenager Nancy Thompson must uncover the dark truth concealed by her parents after she and her friends become targets of the spirit of a serial killer with a bladed glove in their dreams, in which if they die, it kills them in real life. With the help of her father and her own wit, Nancy must confront the supernatural serial killer in order to survive.
New Nightmare is a horror movie directed by Wes Craven. It follows the story of Heather Langenkamp, the actress who played Nancy Thompson in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. In the movie, a supernatural creature named Freddy Krueger starts to become real and haunts Heather and her son, Dylan. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, Heather must find a way to stop Freddy and save herself and her loved ones.
Freddy Krueger, trapped in Hell, convinces Jason Voorhees to rise again and go on a killing spree. However, when the public becomes more afraid of Jason than Freddy, they form a plan to defeat them both. The group takes Jason back to Camp Crystal Lake while pulling Freddy into the real world, where they will fight. In the end, both Freddy and Jason appear to die, leaving the winner ambiguous.
The Atlanta Child Murders is a TV miniseries that aired on February 10 and 12, 1985 on CBS. Inspired by true events, the miniseries examines the so-called "Atlanta child murders" of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
In a German city, the police are unable to catch a child-murderer. Concerned parents and criminals join in the manhunt. The police investigation leads them to Hans Beckert, the killer. Underworld bosses decide to monitor all children using beggars. A blind balloon peddler helps the beggars mark Beckert. The police find evidence in Beckert's apartment and lay in wait for him. Beckert is caught by gangsters and taken to a kangaroo court. It is decided to eliminate him. Beckert's real trial results in a guilty verdict, leaving the mothers of the slain children to reflect on the need for closer watch.
After their son is abducted and brutally murdered, a couple decides to take matters into their own hands by kidnapping and torturing the man responsible. As they descend into a dark world of violence and revenge, they must confront their own humanity and the moral consequences of their actions.
In a dystopian future, a detective suffering from amnesia uses hypnosis to travel back in time and catch a serial killer. As he investigates the murders, he encounters alternate realities and experiences personality changes. With the help of a prostitute and a psychic investigator, he unravels the mystery and confronts his own demons.
In post-war Germany, a city is terrorized by a serial killer who preys on children. As the police struggle to catch the killer, a widespread manhunt ensues, leading to mass hysteria and an atmosphere of fear. The main suspect is a mentally ill man named Hans Beckert, whose crimes have left the city in anguish. The police and the criminal underworld both launch their own investigations, and a race against time begins to capture the elusive murderer.
In a Glass Cage is a chilling drama that delves into the dark psyche of a former Nazi war criminal who lives a secluded life as a paraplegic in an iron lung. When a young man arrives seeking revenge for the horrific crimes committed by the torturer, a twisted and sadistic battle ensues, pushing the boundaries of sanity and morality.
The Gray Man is a crime drama movie based on a true story. It follows the harrowing tale of a single father who becomes obsessed with capturing a notorious serial child killer. Set in 1930s New York, the movie highlights the dark themes of child murder, cannibalism, and the pursuit of justice. The protagonist delves deep into the twisted world of the killer, facing unimaginable horrors along the way.
A female FBI investigator takes over jurisdiction in Dear Lake, a small northern town just as a young boy is abducted. Her investigation leads to a bigger series of abductions and murders dating back over 20 years. Her investigation also brings her into a mutual attraction with the small-town police chief who shares her investigation.
Evilenko is a psychological crime drama based on the true story of Andrei Chikatilo, one of the most notorious serial killers in Soviet history. Set in Ukraine in the 1980s, the film follows the cat-and-mouse game between detective Vadim Lesiev and Chikatilo, as the killer continues to elude capture. As the body count rises and Chikatilo's heinous crimes become more gruesome, the film delves into the depths of human evil and the lengths one man will go to transform into a monster.
A disillusioned judge in Los Angeles discovers the existence of a secret society of vigilante judges who take extreme measures to punish criminals that slip through the cracks of the legal system. As he becomes more involved with the group, he realizes the dangers and consequences of their actions. He must decide whether to continue seeking justice through their methods or uphold the principles of the law he once swore to protect.
When a serial child killer begins terrorizing a small town, a dedicated female police officer takes on the dangerous case. As she becomes deeply involved in the investigation, she uncovers disturbing clues and must race against time to save the next potential victim.
The Judge and the Assassin is a crime drama set in 19th century France. It follows the story of a war veteran who becomes a serial killer and is pursued by a determined judge. The movie explores themes of religious fanaticism, social injustice, and the dark side of human nature.
In the fictional town of Willowpoint Falls, New York, in 1962, a young boy named Frank witnesses the ghostly apparition of a girl in the school cloakroom. Soon after, he becomes entangled in a murder mystery involving the ghost and tries to uncover the truth with the help of his friends. As he delves deeper, he finds himself in danger and must confront a dark secret that has haunted the town for years.
Sangharsh is a 1999 Indian psychological thriller film about a CBI officer who investigates a series of child killings by a psychopathic killer. The officer races against time to catch the killer and save a child from being sacrificed during a solar eclipse. The film explores themes of fear, sacrifice, and the dark side of human nature.