Movies and TvShows featuring "woman-strangled" theme.
In 'Whirlpool,' a psychiatrist's wife is accused of a murder, leading to an investigation that uncovers a web of deception, hypnotism, and psychological manipulation.
Rawhide is a 1951 western movie that tells the story of a group of people held hostage by a gang of thieves, with a newspaper reporter and a woman being assaulted. The plot revolves around their attempts to escape and seek help, while dealing with various dangers and obstacles. It is a classical western with elements of romance and suspense.
A fortuneteller tells Hidari Taisho that he must hunt down 1000 foxes in order to conquer the country. So Akuemon, who is disliked by everybody, is hired to do the foxhunting. In response, the foxes send a female fox to Akuemon's house disguised as his wife. A story unfolds between Akuemon, who has never loved anyone, and the female fox, who slowly discovers true love in him even while tormented by sorrow over her comrades' death. This is the 6th work in "The Lion Books" series. It is also the first attempt by visualist Tezuka Makoto, Tezuka's older son, to render an original of his father's into an animated version.
In 'Black Angel,' a woman is discovered murdered in a luxury apartment building. Her husband, who has separated from her, is wrongfully convicted of the crime and faces a scheduled execution. As the evidence mounts against him, he must struggle to prove his innocence and find the true killer. The plot explores themes of betrayal, love, and the dark side of human nature.
The Woman in Question is a crime drama mystery film released in 1950. The plot revolves around a police investigation into the murder of a woman. The story is filled with contradictory accounts, unreliable flashbacks, and multiple perspectives, keeping the viewers engaged until the end. The main characters include a police detective, a neighbor, and a fortune-teller. The investigation leads them to a fairground, where a canary becomes a crucial piece of evidence. This B-movie falls into the film-noir genre and also explores the complex relationship between sisters.
A retired actress, living in a country cottage in 1885, takes in two uninvited guests who become entangled in a web of deceit, blackmail, and murder. As secrets are revealed, the tension builds and the retired actress must navigate a maze of lies and manipulation to protect herself.
A wealthy woman is found strangled, and a publicity photograph leads to a series of blackouts and dead bodies. As the investigation progresses, secrets are uncovered and the killer is revealed.
A mentally disturbed "Hamburger Killer" stalks the streets murdering unsuspecting fast food diners in this 1978 low budget comedy-horror short.
Party Line is a horror thriller about a group of friends who unknowingly become targets of a pair of brother-and-sister serial killers. As they are enticed by a mysterious party hotline, they find themselves trapped in a nightmarish situation. With a combination of eroticism, murder, and a red Ferrari as a centerpiece, the friends must fight for their lives and find a way to stop the killer siblings.
Kahaani 2 tells the story of a woman named Vidya Sinha who lives with her paralyzed daughter Minnie in West Bengal. When Minnie is kidnapped, Vidya embarks on a relentless search to find her, but during her investigation, she uncovers a dark secret that puts her own life in danger.
A woman meets a stranger who convinces her to act as a decoy to retrieve his stolen car. She soon becomes trapped in his sadistic games, leading to a thrilling battle of wits.
Pier 23 was one of three hour-long mysteries produced by Lippert Productions for both TV and theatrical release. Each of the three films was evenly divided into two half-hour "episodes," and each starred Hugh Beaumont as San Francisco-based amateur sleuth Dennis O'Brien. In Pier 23, O'Brien first tackles the case of a wrestler who has died of a suspicious heart attack after refusing to lose a match. He then agrees to help a priest talk an escaped criminal into returning to prison.
In 'Choke,' a detective delves into the world of a dangerous cult led by a charismatic leader. As he unravels the mysteries surrounding the cult, he discovers a web of twisted desires and a serial killer on the loose. With his own life at stake, the detective must navigate through a chilling psychological game to bring the truth to light.
The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.
When her husband is wrongly accused of murder, an opera singer sets out to find the real culprit.
Lydia moves into a new apartment after breaking up with her long-term boyfriend, finding herself more and more isolated as her apartment manager Drew becomes obsessed with her. Caroline Harris, Ignacyo Matynia , Sinéad D'arcy and Spencer Belko Star. (2020)
A French reporter working on a steamy story about the secret strip joints found in London's Soho district becomes involved in the lives of the owner and star of a famous club.
The benefactor of the Stack Memorial Hospital dies after an operation. Ellery Queen investigates when it is revealed the cause of death was murder by strangulation.
A playboy produces an airtight alibi when he is questioned about the murder of his wealthy aunt.
Rear Window meets Estate violenta. The middle-aged Constance watches a young couple that lives across the courtyard; the girl plays loud pop music and goes out of her way to be unpleasant to the classically educated and piano-playing Constance. Then one day Constance sees the boyfriend strangle the little tart in a fit of jealousy. He sees her, too, and has nobody else to turn to for help. Constance keeps silent about the murder and offers the young Hugo a place in her bed. Then the blackmail notes start to arrive...