Movies and TvShows featuring "surprise-twist" theme.
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
Detective Mike Hoolihan investigates the murder of astrophysicist Jennifer Rockwell. As she digs deeper, Mike discovers a connection between the murder and Jennifer's family, including her intimidating father who is suspected to be the infamous .38 Caliber Killer. Through her investigation, Mike unravels a dark secret and confronts her own demons.
After a devastating divorce, Claire, a 50-year-old professor and mother, creates a fake profile on social media and starts an online relationship with a younger man. As the lines between reality and fiction blur, Claire's search for connection and validation takes a dark turn, leading to a surprising twist.
In 'A Kid,' a man in Montreal, Canada, finds a photo album and becomes obsessed with unraveling the secrets it holds. As he delves into his past, he confronts his brother, deals with the death of their father, and uncovers a shocking truth. Along the way, he encounters greed, alternative medicine, and a violent man. Will he be able to find closure and heal old wounds?
In this film-noir crime thriller set in Mexico, a young American man finds himself caught up in a chase after a payroll robbery. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles including a woman in a shower, a herd of goats, and an accidental gun discharge.
After being fired from his job, a real estate agent finds himself deep in debt and desperate for a way out. He gets involved in illegal activities and encounters dangerous women, ultimately leading to murder and a surprise twist.
A group of friends travels to Las Vegas to celebrate a bachelor party. However, things take a crazy turn when they encounter unexpected situations, including a surprise twist, a death threat, and a stolen cash bag. With hilarious and crude humor, the friends navigate through hilarious mishaps and misadventures.
Josh and Danielle have found the perfect surrogate, Kailee, to bear their child. But when Kailee gives birth to a beautiful baby girl, the happy couple learns how deep and dark a mother's love can go. But is it really Kailee whom they need to fear, or is she just a pawn in someone else's game? Someone who will stop at nothing to take what she views as hers.
Paris by Night is a crime drama set in the city of Paris. The film follows a female police officer as she navigates the dark and corrupt underworld of the city's nightlife. With themes of friendship, betrayal, and murder, the story explores the complexities of crime and the consequences of betrayal. The officer finds herself entangled in a web of corruption and must make difficult choices to uncover the truth. As the night unfolds, she encounters various characters and situations that challenge her morals and resilience. From seedy nightclubs to dangerous encounters, she finds herself on a journey that will test her limits and define her future.
In Budapest, Hungary, a man's love for a woman leads him to commit a series of crimes, resulting in tragic consequences.
Smart and beautiful matchmaker Leah Price is the owner of dating website Soulmatch. But when one of her clients still doesn’t find love, Leah reluctantly agrees to allow devilishly handsome rival matchmaker Peter Beckett, whose speciality is arranging romantic meet-cutes, to help her.
Suzanne McBride plans a family reunion with her three adopted daughters, but they face individual challenges that could disrupt the special occasion.
The Ambassador follows the story of an American ambassador in the Middle East who becomes entangled in a complex assassination plot. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the ambassador must navigate a dangerous web of political intrigue and personal betrayal. With the fate of peace hanging in the balance, he must make difficult decisions and confront the demons of his past. Will he be able to survive the chaos and fulfill his mission?
In the 19th century, an African-American man is unjustly incarcerated in the Yuma Territorial Prison. He becomes the sole survivor of an ambush, and a reporter interviews him about the incident. The story is entirely told in flashback, revealing the blood-stained journey of the prisoner, including his escape attempt, dig a grave, and pursuit by fugitives. The plot takes a surprising twist as the reporter uncovers the truth behind the ambush.
In 'The Squeeze,' a British gangster hatches a plan to rob an armored truck, leading to a gripping chain of events involving hostages, violence, and unexpected twists. Set in London, this neo-noir film explores themes of wealth, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to for power.
If God gave you the chance to relive one week of your life, which week would you choose? Join the characters in this comedy and romance as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and second chances.
With her son being held captive by a criminal gang, police-officer Amanda Doyle, together with her ex-husband and three unlikely allies, takes part in a desperate plot to hold a wealthy banker and his family to ransom. But this is no ordinary family.
Queens Of Evil (1970) follows the story of three sisters who live in a deserted house. They are tempted by the devil and indulge in forbidden acts of sex and brutality. As jealousy and temptation consume them, they are led down a dark path of murder and witchcraft. The movie explores themes of free love, temptation, and the struggle between good and evil.
Zebra Girl is a crime thriller that follows a university lecturer who begins to unravel after stopping her anti-psychotic medication. As her dark secret is exposed, she turns into a female psychopath, leading to a series of murders and a thrilling cat-and-mouse game with the police. The story takes place in a country home, where bloodstains, a hacksaw, and a zebra become key elements in the plot. With an unreliable narrator, surprise twists, and a husband-wife relationship at stake, Zebra Girl explores the depths of obsession and insanity.
A criminal couple, hiding out on a remote property, become the unwitting victims of a blackmail plot by the most unlikely of conspirators.