Movies and TvShows featuring "sociopath-as-protagonist" theme.

Purple Noon is a gripping crime drama about Tom Ripley, a man who is leading a dual life. During a sailing trip with his friend Philippe Greenleaf, Tom becomes entangled in a murder plot. The movie explores themes of manipulation, betrayal, and identity theft as Tom tries to navigate through the tension and suspense.

Martha and Félix, the children of a notorious serial killer, navigate the weight of patriarchy and the illusion of Manichaeism. Martha, influenced by social media, falls into madness as her brother takes over their father's killings.

Sleep Tight is a Spanish thriller movie about a sociopath caretaker named Cesar who manipulates and terrorizes the residents of an apartment building. He becomes obsessed with Clara, a tenant whom he secretly watches and tries to control. Through various sinister actions, Cesar slowly ruins Clara's life, all while maintaining a friendly and helpful persona to everyone else in the building. As the plot unfolds, tensions rise and the true extent of Cesar's cruelty is revealed. Will Clara be able to escape his clutches or will Cesar's malevolence triumph in the end?

All Good Things is a crime drama film based on the true story of Robert Durst, a real estate developer suspected of murdering his wife. The film explores his double life and the downward spiral of his marriage, as well as the investigation and trial that follow.

A contract killer, driven by greed, takes on a job to murder a target. However, as he delves deeper into the conspiracy, he realizes that there is more at stake than just a simple hit. As he navigates the dangerous world of crime and deception, he must confront his own morality and make difficult choices. Will he complete the contract or find a way out?

I, Olga Hepnarova is a biographical drama based on the true story of Olga Hepnarova, a Czech woman who drove a truck into a crowd of innocent people in 1973. The film delves into Olga's troubled life, her struggles with mental illness, and her descent into violence. It explores themes of loneliness, revenge, and the complexities of the human mind.

Buzzard follows the story of a slacker scam artist named Marty Jackitansky, who spends his days working a dead-end job and his nights engaging in various acts of antisocial behavior. When Marty's scams start to spiral out of control, he finds himself trapped in a web of deceit and violence that he may not be able to escape from.

After failing to commit his first murder, an aspiring serial killer decides that the most rational way to get started is to kill a friend who totally trusts you. This is how a lonely mentally unstable guy meets a naive next-door boy.

Our Nazi is a documentary film that tells the story of a German officer who grapples with his past actions as a Nazi war criminal. Set in post-World War II Germany, the film explores themes of identity, guilt, and repentance. Through interviews and a nonlinear timeline, viewers gain insight into the officer's experiences and the impact of his actions on himself and those around him.