Movies and TvShows featuring "talking-to-the-dead" theme.
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department, leads a double life. During the day, he helps solve crimes by analyzing blood splatter patterns. But at night, Dexter satisfies his dark urges by tracking down and killing other murderers who have evaded the justice system. As Dexter struggles to maintain his so-called 'code' and keep his activities hidden, he navigates relationships, grapples with his own dark past, and tries to balance his 'normal' life with his compulsions.
Melinda Gordon has the ability to communicate with earthbound spirits, ghosts who cling to the living because they have unfinished business that prevents them from moving beyond the familiar plane of existence that we call life. Inspired in part by the work of famed medium James Van Praagh and of Mary Ann Winkowski, a real-life communicator with spirits, Ghost Whisperer explores the spiritual side of life and death as Melinda navigates among the dead and the living in her sometimes chilling, sometimes heart-rending and sometimes amusing attempts to act as an intermediary between the ghosts and the living.
Rescue Me (2004) is a dark comedy TV show set in New York City that follows the life of a firefighter who struggles with guilt, alcoholism, and post-9/11 trauma. As he deals with the aftermath of 9/11 and the emotional toll it takes on him, he also navigates the challenges of being a firefighter in a dangerous city. The show explores themes of addiction, divorce, and the complex relationships firefighters have with their families and each other. With its unique blend of humor and drama, Rescue Me offers a compelling look at the life of a firefighter in the 21st century.
Medium is a TV show that follows Allison Dubois, a wife, and mother who possesses psychic abilities. She uses her gift to help solve crimes and bring justice to the victims.
Six Feet Under follows the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles. The show explores various themes such as family relationships, sexuality, and mortality, with a mix of comedy and drama.
Ed and Lorraine Warren travel to North London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a supernatural spirit. Anita Gregory, a skeptic, questions the authenticity of the hauntings. The Warrens discover that the demon haunting the house is named Valak. With the help of the Hodgson family, they manage to banish Valak back to Hell.
Durham County is a gripping crime drama that follows the life of a homicide detective named Mike Sweeney. When a serial killer strikes in his suburban hometown, Mike must navigate the dark underbelly of his community while dealing with personal issues and family dynamics. As the body count rises, secrets are revealed, and Mike must confront his worst fears to bring the killer to justice.
In the small New England town of Blithe Hollow, Massachusetts, a boy named Norman Babcock is able to speak with the dead. Almost no one believes his ability is genuine, and he is isolated emotionally from his family and bullied by his peers. When Norman has a vision of the town's past and being pursued as a witch, he discovers that he must perform a ritual to protect the town. With the help of his friend Neil, Norman sets off on a journey to retrieve a special book to stop the curse. Along the way, they are pursued by zombies, but eventually find the grave of Agatha, the witch who cursed the town. Norman confronts Agatha's ghost, convincing her to let go of her vengeance and move on. The curse is broken, and Norman is regarded as a hero by his town.
A coroner fixes up the new body in the morgue, and adds a few touches of his own.
A teenage girl suffering from anxiety due to a tragic event from her past finds herself hunted through the woods by a sociopath on a murderous rampage.
In Blithe Spirit, a crime writer seeks inspiration from a mystic, but accidentally summons the ghost of his deceased wife. Chaos ensues as his current wife becomes increasingly jealous of the supernatural presence, leading to a hilarious series of events involving revenge, farce, and attempts at murder.
Miss Meadows, a sweet and innocent substitute teacher, leads a secret life as a vigilante, taking justice into her own hands. When she learns of a child molester in her town, she must decide whether to stick to her prim and proper life or take action.
In Ghost Town, a man named Bertram Pincus unexpectedly gains the ability to see and communicate with ghosts after a near-death experience during a routine medical procedure. With this newfound ability, Bertram finds himself being pursued by a lonely ghost named Frank who wants him to prevent his widow from marrying another man. Along the way, Bertram also forms an unlikely friendship with a spirited woman named Gwen. As Bertram navigates his way through the world of the supernatural, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of human connections.
Fanny and Alexander is a drama/fantasy/mystery film set in 1900s Sweden. The movie follows the Ekdahl family as they navigate the joys and turmoil of the Christmas season. It explores themes such as loss, abuse, and family relationships. Fanny and Alexander, the two young protagonists, find themselves caught in a world filled with magic and reality, as they confront their abusive stepfather and the mysteries that surround their family history.
Dark Star is a comedic sci-fi film that follows the crew of the spaceship Dark Star as they navigate through deep space and encounter various humorous and bizarre situations. The crew members, who have been on the ship for a long time, battle boredom and have surreal experiences as they try to complete their mission of destroying unstable planets. With its satirical and irreverent tone, Dark Star is a unique blend of sci-fi and comedy that has gained a cult following.
After losing her husband, a woman escapes an abusive boyfriend and goes to live on her estranged father-in-law's Wyoming ranch. There, she forms a bond with her father-in-law, a retired rancher, as they both heal from their past traumas and learn to forgive.
This film is adapted from the 2010 South Korean blockbuster and tear-jerking comedy Hello Ghost. A lonely delivery man, A-wei, tries to commit suicide multiple times but fails no matter what he does. Through these failed attempts, he meets four ghosts — a smoker, a crier, a heartbroken ghost, and a mischievous ghost. In order for him to die, he learns that he has to first help these four ghosts fulfill their final wishes. In the process of doing so, A-wei befriends these four ghosts and overcomes his low self-esteem to step out of his comfort zone and experience many firsts in life.
Rookie inspector Fiona Griffiths has a brilliant mind - and a secret history of mental illness called Cotard's Syndrome that has left her with a deep and peculiar empathy for the dead. A two-part crime drama for Sky Living which aired as part of the Drama Matters season. Based on the novel by Harry Bingham.