Movies and TvShows featuring "writer-as-protagonist" theme.
Bill Fearing, a famous writer of suspense thrillers, gets his ideas from things that happen in his family. When he gets an idea, the viewers enter his mind and see the gruesome events unfold.
Mike Enslin, an author who debunks paranormal occurrences, decides to stay in room 1408 of the Dolphin Hotel. Despite the room initially appearing mundane, he soon experiences bizarre and terrifying events. As he tries to leave, he realizes that the room is not what it seems and must confront the malevolent forces within.
The life of Miguel de Cervantes, writer of the iconic novel Don Quixote of La Mancha.
When a mysterious virus infects a small town's elementary school children, it turns them into flesh-eating zombies. A group of teachers, led by an unlikely hero, must fight to survive and save the children.
Little Women is a heartwarming story about four sisters and their mother as they navigate through the challenges and joys of life during the Civil War in New England. The movie beautifully captures their strong bond, their dreams, and their pursuit of happiness. It explores themes of love, family, and the importance of female empowerment.
Alex, a struggling writer, hires stenographer Emma to help him complete his novel. As they spend time together, they fall in love. However, Alex faces various challenges including a looming deadline, a loan shark, and Emma's sudden disappearance.
Kafka, an insurance clerk, gets caught in a web of secret organizations and paranoia in an alternate reality version of Prague. As he uncovers the truth, Kafka becomes entangled in a revolution and struggles to maintain his sanity.
When a bumbling writer becomes involved in a secret mission, he must use his alter ego as a successful novelist to stop an evil villain. Along the way, he navigates a complicated relationship with his father and struggles to balance his personal and professional life.
Little Women is a heartwarming and timeless story about the March sisters - Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth - as they come of age in the aftermath of the Civil War. Through a series of ups and downs, they navigate the trials and tribulations of love, loss, and the challenges of growing up together. The story explores the themes of family, sisterhood, and the pursuit of dreams in a society that often restricts women. As they find their own paths in life, the sisters learn the importance of following their passions, staying true to themselves, and cherishing the bonds of family.
A young woman moves to London and gets involved with a serial killer who preys on women. As she navigates through the city and forms new relationships, she starts to suspect that someone close to her might be the killer.
An oft-naked male reporter decides to do an expose on "sexual widows", housewives who are neglected by their busy husbands. - This cheaper sex film is disguised as a report about green widows.
Twisted Obsession tells the story of a filmmaker who becomes obsessed with a physically disabled woman, leading to a complex web of relationships and intense emotions.
Wilde is a biographical drama that tells the story of Oscar Wilde, the famous writer and playwright. The movie explores his personal life, including his marriage problems, scandalous affairs, and his struggle with his own homosexuality. Set in Victorian England, Wilde faced hypocrisy and homophobia, leading to his trial and imprisonment. This movie highlights his wit and charm, while also depicting the tragic aspects of his life.
A frustrated Hong Kong writer, Tian-Yu, meets a Taipei street gangster, Xiang, and the two of them embark on a journey to find the Bay of Whales, a place that leads to paradise.
When a female writer moves to a small town, she begins to experience hallucinations and investigates a conspiracy involving werewolves. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she starts questioning her own sanity and must confront the evil forces at work.
In France in the near future, revolt and chaos erupt. A right-wing politician, Philippe Muphand, is set to take control when his lady friend Caroline walks out, announcing she will take up with the first fool she sees. The fool is Serge Laine, a professor and author of the prize-winning "Le voyage qui ne finit pas," headed to the train station for tickets to Barcelona where he and his wife will enjoy a second honeymoon and he will lecture at the university. Caroline seduces Serge, and he soon abandons wife, family, job, and honesty to embrace Caroline, the romanticism of Jack London, and murder.
Chronically Metropolitan follows a writer as he deals with the aftermath of a car accident, while exploring the complexities of his family relationships. He is forced to confront his past and reevaluate his future while facing numerous awkward situations. Throughout the movie, he also explores themes of exhibitionism and its impact on his life.
Jo (1971) is a dark comedy where chaos ensues as a couple accidentally kill someone and try to dispose of the body. They face obstacles such as hiding the corpse, dealing with a nosy police inspector, and unraveling a web of secrets and lies.