Movies and TvShows featuring "tragic-event" theme.
In The Incredible Hulk, a scientist named Bruce Banner becomes the Hulk, a green-skinned creature with superhuman strength, whenever he gets angry. He is constantly on the run, trying to evade the government who wants to capture him for experimentation. Banner struggles to find a cure for his condition while contending with his split personality.
Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Wade Wilson (a.k.a. Deadpool) assembles a team of fellow mutant rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities from the brutal, time-traveling cyborg Cable. After failing to kill one of his targets, Wade's girlfriend Vanessa is murdered. Blaming himself, Wade attempts suicide but is saved by Colossus. Recovering at the X-Mansion, Wade joins the X-Men and teams up with young mutant Russell Collins to escape prison and defeat Cable. Along with a team called X-Force, Wade and Russell confront the abusive headmaster of Russell's orphanage and alter their futures, with Wade sacrificing himself to save Russell. However, Cable uses his time-traveling device to undo Wade's death and change the future, leading to a mid-credit sequence where Wade uses the device to alter various events.
Renegade is a TV show set in the 1990s, following the story of a framed ex-cop named Reno Raines who becomes a bounty hunter. He is constantly on the run from the corrupt cops who framed him for a murder he did not commit. Throughout the series, Reno navigates through various adventures, engaging in stylized violence and showcasing his taekwondo and martial arts skills. Along the way, he forms friendships and encounters conflicts while trying to uncover the truth behind the frame-up. Renegade is a modern-western with elements of action, adventure, crime, and drama, set in San Diego, California.
All My Children is a soap opera that takes place in fictional Pine Valley, Pennsylvania. The show revolves around the lives of its residents, their relationships, and the various dramas that unfold. From faked pregnancies and attempted poisonings, to weddings, shootings, and betrayals, All My Children keeps viewers hooked with its suspenseful and dramatic storylines.
Peter Parker, a high school student, becomes Spider-Man after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider. He uses his new spider-like abilities to fight crime and protect the city from the vengeful Green Goblin.
In feudal Japan, a samurai named Hyakkimaru battles demons to regain his body parts which were taken by demons at birth. With the help of a young orphan named Dororo, they embark on a journey filled with violence and supernatural powers.
Soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.
In the year 1614, during the Edo period in Japan, the Kouga and Iga ninja clans are locked in a bitter and violent struggle. Both clans possess supernatural powers and are determined to annihilate each other. Amidst this chaos, the tragic love story of Gennosuke of Kouga and Oboro of Iga unfolds. As the war escalates, their forbidden love becomes a symbol of hope and peace, but it also becomes a target for those seeking to exploit it for their own gains. Basilisk is an action-packed and emotional tale of love, loyalty, and the high cost of war.
Taken follows the story of Bryan Mills, a retired CIA agent whose life takes a drastic turn when his teenage daughter is abducted. With his unique set of skills, Mills embarks on a relentless quest to rescue her, taking down anyone and anything that stands in his way.
Set in 1920s New York City, Chrono Crusade follows the story of a young girl named Rosette Christopher and her partner, a demon named Chrono. As members of the Magdalene Order, they work together to exorcise demons and protect the world from supernatural threats. However, their mission becomes personal as they uncover dark secrets and tragic events from Rosette's past. With a mix of action, comedy, and tragedy, the anime explores themes of religion, romance, and the supernatural.
Walang Hanggan is a classic Philippine television drama aired by ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel, featuring an ensemble cast. The series is loosely based on the 1991 Gomez-Zulueta film Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit, a film based on the Emily Brontë novel, Wuthering Heights. The drama became a huge hit maintaining the top spot in viewer ratings for most of its run, with its final episode on October 26, 2012 attaining its highest rating of 45.4% nationwide.
Alice and Celine are inseparable and share everything, from their daily routines to their secrets. Their perfect harmony is shattered when one of their sons dies in a tragic accident while under Alice’s care. Celine blames Alice for the death of her child and becomes obsessed with protecting her surviving son from any harm. Alice, on the other hand, feels guilty and paranoid that Celine is plotting to harm her and her family. A gripping battle of wills ensues as the two women spiral into madness and violence.
In Paradigm City, a city with amnesia, a detective with no memory battles giant robots and uncovers the truth about the city's past.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a dark fantasy TV show that follows the story of Madoka Kaname, a middle school girl who is approached by a magical creature named Kyubey. Kyubey offers Madoka and her friend Sayaka the chance to become magical girls and grant any wish they desire. However, in exchange for their powers, they must fight witches, powerful creatures born from despair. As they embark on their journey, Madoka and Sayaka soon realize the true price they must pay for their wishes.
The Pier is a drama mystery TV show that follows the story of a woman who finds out her husband has been leading a double life and is killed. She becomes obsessed with finding out the truth behind his death and uncovers a web of secrets and lies.
Blow tells the story of George Jung, who along with the Medellín Cartel, introduced cocaine to the American market in the 1970s. It explores his rise to power, his relationships, and his eventual downfall. Based on a true story, Blow depicts the life of a notorious drug dealer and the consequences he faced.
Ghost Hound follows the story of a teenage boy named Tarō Komori who undergoes therapy after suffering from trauma. With the help of his friends, he discovers his psychic powers and delves into the mysteries of his town.
Healer follows the story of a talented yet enigmatic messenger known as 'Healer' who gets involved in a complex web of romance, political corruption, and personal secrets. Along the way, he discovers love and uncovers the truth behind a tragic event.
Dr. Shizuma invented a revolutionary new form of renewable energy drive but had to pay a heavy price for his success in a catastrophic accident that the world wants to forget. 10 years later the secret organization Big Fire have obtained two of three mysterious Shizuma drives as part of their world domination plans. The third drive has however been taken by Dr. Shizuma who during his escape is saved by Giant Robo. A desperate struggle begins between the Giant Robo and Big Fire for the control of the last drive as Big Fire unleashes their ultimate weapon, the Eye of Volger.