Movies and TvShows featuring "violence-against-women" theme.
Isabel and Diego, two complete strangers, must assume the identity of a married couple in order to flee the state of Sonora.
La Doña is a drama TV show set in Mexico, following the story of a powerful and vindictive businesswoman who seeks revenge and justice in a corrupt society. The show explores themes of manipulation, deception, violence, and desire, with elements of romance and soap opera.
After years of enduring abuse from her husband, a woman decides to fight back and take control of her life.
Events over the course of one traumatic night in Paris unfold in reverse-chronological order as the beautiful Alex is brutally raped and beaten by a stranger in an underpass tunnel. The film follows Alex's boyfriend and a friend as they search for her attacker and seek revenge. Throughout the film, various flashback scenes reveal the lead-up to the assault, including the dynamics between Alex, her boyfriend, and her ex-boyfriend. The movie ends with a scene of Alex in a park, unaware of the horrifying fate that awaits her. The powerful and disturbing film explores themes of revenge, violence, and the destructive nature of time.
In the 16th century, a sadistic shogun punishes and tortures individuals who go against his religious beliefs, resulting in extreme violence, bloodshed, and sexual abuse.
In 1916, a mute woman living in a gothic mansion becomes the target of a serial killer. As she navigates through a night of dark and stormy events, she must unravel the secrets and confront her own psychological torment. With a police investigation underway, she finds herself falsely accused and must prove her innocence. The spiral staircase becomes both a physical and psychological obstacle in her journey to survive.
The year is 1892 during an era of prosperous prostitution. This story reflects women's rights and female friendships when three women stand up and fight for their dreams whilst searching for a way to liberate themselves and redeem their human dignity. Kulap is a beautiful and talented sex worker full of courage and an unimaginable dream. Botan wants an ordinary life a man she loves, not an easy feat. Sold into the brothel, Thianyot dreams of being an ordinary girl who gets to study.
Ichi the Killer follows the story of Ichi, a sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer with an abusive childhood. When his boss is killed, Ichi goes on a mission to find his killer, crossing paths with Kakihara, a masochistic psychotic killer. The two engage in a violent and bloody battle, revealing dark secrets along the way.
In Fritz the Cat, the eponymous feline protagonist navigates his way through the sexual revolution and political commentary of 1960s New York City, experiencing surreal adventures and encounters with anthropomorphic characters, while addressing themes of social satire, racial tension, and urban violence. The film contains explicit sexual humor, profanity, and scenes of sexual violence.
Valentine is a horror film that revolves around a group of friends who are being targeted by a mysterious killer on Valentine's Day. As the body count rises, they must try to uncover the identity of the killer before they become the next victims.
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.
Three objects are used in a manner in which they weren't supposed to be. Something unprecedented happens: armed with a voice and conscience, these objects will reflect on the absurd arguments that support domestic violence.
Cargo 200 tells the chilling story of a sadistic policeman and the brutal crimes he commits in the midst of the Soviet Afghanistan War. The film explores themes of violence, murder, sexual abuse, and the psychological effects of war.
I'll Never Die Alone is a horrifying thriller set in a remote countryside village. After being gang-raped and left for dead, a woman seeks vengeance on her attackers with brutal and violent means. With themes of brutality, violence, and sexual assault, this movie is not for the faint of heart.
Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of murders in London, uncovering a blackmail conspiracy and a femme fatale. With the help of his trusted partner Dr. John Watson, Holmes must unravel the mystery before more lives are lost.
In 'Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men,' a private detective named Vares is hired to investigate a murder in a small religious community in rural Finland. As Vares delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and hidden agendas. With the help of his trusted allies, Vares must navigate through the complexities of a close-knit community and religious fundamentalism to expose the truth. Along the way, he faces violence, deceit, and the dark side of human nature. Will he be able to solve the mystery and bring the killer to justice?
Kin is the President of KTK Corporation and is marrying his long time girlfriend of 7 years Ganok. On their wedding night, the bride goes to retrieve a wedding present that she had forgotten for her newly wedded husband. Tawan had just left the airport after finding out that her fiancé had been cheating for two years and is now breaking off their engagement. Moreover, they are expecting their first child. Tawan, hurt and heart-broken, walks home in the rain and while crossing the street was hit by a car driven by Ganok. Tawan was hospitalized. Ganok was later pronounced death. Kin was devastated that he had just lost the love of his life, and demanded to know who that person was that caused his wife's car accident. He later went to Tawan's hospital room and read the name on her ID tag. That name is now forever embedded in his mind and promised Ganok that he will seek revenge for her with the upmost satisfaction....
