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    Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight 2019 POSTER

    Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight

    2019

    Japanese

    7.8

    15

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    child abuse

    exploration

    Fantasy

    Horror

    immortality

    Mystery

    Sci-Fi

    survival

    tragedy

    underground

    Masayuki Kojima Masayuki Kojima Director Shiori Izawa Shiori Izawa as Nanachi Sayaka Ohara Sayaka Ohara as Ozen Luci Christian Luci Christian as Reg Shinji Kawada Shinji Kawada as Staff
    Second compilation movie of the TV series which covers episodes 9-13. Riko and Reg descend to the third and fourth layer where Riko has her first experience of the Curse.
    The State of Texas vs. Melissa 2020 POSTER

    The State of Texas vs. Melissa

    2020

    English

    6.1

    83%

    22%

    Action

    child abuse

    death row

    Documentary

    true crime

    Sabrina Van Tassel Sabrina Van Tassel Director Alfredo Padilla Alfredo Padilla as Cameron County prosecuteor Alexandra Marie Alexandra Marie as Melissa's daughter Margaret Schmucker Margaret Schmucker as Melissa's habeas lawyer John Pinkerman John Pinkerman as Psychologist
    Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.
    Stockholm, Pennsylvania 2015 POSTER

    Stockholm, Pennsylvania

    2015

    English

    6.0

    13

    27%

    39%

    Action

    biological parents

    child abuse

    Drama

    kidnapping

    rape

    stockholm syndrome

    Thriller

    woman director

    Nikole Beckwith Nikole Beckwith Director Jason Isaacs Jason Isaacs as Benjamin McKay David Warshofsky David Warshofsky as Glen Dargon Hana Hayes Hana Hayes as Leia, Aged 12 Saoirse Ronan Saoirse Ronan as Leia Dargon
    A young woman is returned home to her biological parents after living with her abductor for 17 years.
    Deadly Friend 1986 POSTER

    Deadly Friend

    1986

    English

    5.6

    18

    20%

    38%

    Action

    artificial intelligence

    artificial intelligence (a.i.)

    based on novel or book

    basketball

    child abuse

    Drama

    Horror

    resurrection

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Wes Craven Wes Craven Director Charles Fleischer Charles Fleischer as BB Anne Twomey Anne Twomey as Jeannie Kristy Swanson Kristy Swanson as Samantha Michael Sharrett Michael Sharrett as Tom
    When tragedy strikes his remarkable robot and the beautiful girl next door, lonely teenage genius Paul tries to save them by pushing technology beyond its known limits into a terrifying new realm.
    For My Brother 2014 POSTER

    For My Brother

    2014

    Danish

    6.6

    5

    Action

    child abuse

    child pornography

    Drama

    Horror

    killing

    murder

    paedophilia

    rape

    Brian Bang Brian Bang Director Elias Munk Elias Munk as Aske Torben Andreas Molbech Jessen Torben Andreas Molbech Jessen as Extra Lado Hadzic Lado Hadzic as Kraftig Mand Ole Dupont Ole Dupont as Militær Mand
    The two brothers Aske and Bastian live with their father, Lasse, in a world of fear, violence and alcohol but the brothers' strong and close relationship means everything. Aske must serve his father's sexual needs, as well as paying customers and his father's friend, Hans. Aske tries everything to keep his little brother out of it all so that he won't experience the same as himself. But one day Bastian is abused by their father. The brothers choose to move to Norway, far away in the beautiful mountains. Their friendship outshines everything! They are together and far away from their evil father...
    The White Ribbon 2009 POSTER

    The White Ribbon

    2009

    German

    7.8

    29

    85%

    79%

    Action

    authority

    child abuse

    Drama

    History

    Mystery

    oscar nominated

    pastor

    propaganda

    Thriller

    violence

    Michael Haneke Michael Haneke Director Vincent Krüger Vincent Krüger as Fritz Ulrich Tukur Ulrich Tukur as The Baron Rainer Bock Rainer Bock as The Doctor Christian Friedel Christian Friedel as The School Teacher
    An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.
    Menarca 2020 POSTER

    Menarca

    2020

    Portuguese

    6.0

    1

    Action

    child abuse

    Drama

    Fantasy

    feminist

    monster

    violence against women

    water monster

    women fight

    Lillah Halla Lillah Halla Director Amanda Dourado Amanda Dourado as Baubo Aldo Bueno Aldo Bueno as Dado Micheline Lemos Micheline Lemos as Isabel Nathally Fonseca Nathally Fonseca as Mel
    In a Brazilian village infested with piranhas, Nanã and Mel are fast growing into adolescence as they dream of ways of protecting themselves against a seemingly inescapable violence. When a mysterious body appears tangled in a fisherman's net, they learn what might be their ultimate protection.
    They Live in the Grey 2022 POSTER

    They Live in the Grey

    2022

    English

    5.0

    15

    62%

    65%

    Action

    child abuse

    grief

    haunted house

    Horror

    paranormal

    seeing ghosts

    supernatural

    Thriller

    Abel Vang Abel Vang Director Ellen Wroe Ellen Wroe as Audrey Krystle Martin Krystle Martin as Ghost Officer J.R. Cacia J.R. Cacia as Giles Lang Cami Storm Cami Storm as Mrs. Diaz
    While investigating a child abuse case, Claire discovers that the family is being tormented by a supernatural entity. In order to save the family, she must confront her own fears and use her emerging clairvoyance to stop the malevolent force.
    On the Doll 2007 POSTER

    On the Doll

    2007

    English

    5.3

    8

    Action

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    fetish

    prostitution

    rape

    sex worker

    Thriller

    victim

    Thomas Mignone Thomas Mignone Director Brittany Snow Brittany Snow as Balery Cam Gigandet Cam Gigandet as Shawn Marcus Giamatti Marcus Giamatti as Uncle Lou Clayne Crawford Clayne Crawford as Wes
    A lurid, dark look into the lives of sex workers, where victims of child abuse deal with the consequences later in life.
    Burnt Offerings 1976 POSTER

    Burnt Offerings

    1976

    English

    6.4

    26

    50%

    43%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    cemetery

    child abuse

    coffin

    Horror

    husband wife relationship

    Mystery

    Thriller

    window

    Dan Curtis Dan Curtis Director Bette Davis Bette Davis as Aunt Elizabeth Lee Montgomery Lee Montgomery as David Rolf Eileen Heckart Eileen Heckart as Roz Allardyce Anthony James Anthony James as The Chauffeur
    A couple and their twelve-year-old son move into a giant house for the summer where things aren’t quite what they seem. Every time someone gets hurt on the grounds, the beat-up house seems to repair itself…
    Annie 1982 POSTER

    Annie

    1982

    English

    6.6

    36

    49%

    69%

    Action

    based on comic

    based on play or musical

    billionaire

    child abuse

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    microphone

    musical

    Musical

    John Huston John Huston Director Pamela Blair Pamela Blair as Annette Lois De Banzie Lois De Banzie as Eleanor Roosevelt Geoffrey Holder Geoffrey Holder as Punjab Tim Curry Tim Curry as Rooster Hannigan
    An orphan in a facility run by the mean Miss Hannigan, Annie believes that her parents left her there by mistake. When a rich man named Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks decides to let an orphan live at his home to promote his image, Annie is selected. While Annie gets accustomed to living in Warbucks' mansion, she still longs to meet her parents. So Warbucks announces a search for them and a reward, which brings out many frauds.
    Castle Freak 1995 POSTER

    Castle Freak

    1995

    English

    5.9

    20

    63%

    44%

    Action

    castle

    child abuse

    Drama

    haunted house

    Horror

    inheritance

    monster

    Mystery

    sexual violence

    Thriller

    Stuart Gordon Stuart Gordon Director Luca Zingaretti Luca Zingaretti as Forte Alessandro Sebastian Satta Alessandro Sebastian Satta as JJ Jeffrey Combs Jeffrey Combs as John Reilly Barbara Crampton Barbara Crampton as Susan Reilly
    John Reilly discovers that his family's newly inherited castle in Italy is haunted by a relentless, bloodthirsty creature.
    Floodlights 2022 POSTER

    Floodlights

    2022

    English

    7.1

    4

    Action

    child abuse

    Drama

    football (soccer)

    sexual abuse

    whistleblower

    Nick Rowland Nick Rowland Director Gerard Kearns Gerard Kearns as Jonas Armstrong Jonas Armstrong as Barry Bennell Morven Christie Morven Christie as Jean Woodward Steve Edge Steve Edge as Terry Woodward
    The powerful and inspiring story of Andy Woodward, one of the first footballers to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse in the national game. After being abused by football scout paedophile Barry Bennell.
    Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn 2019 POSTER

    Made in Abyss: Journey's Dawn

    2019

    Japanese

    7.4

    33

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    child abuse

    exploration

    Family

    Fantasy

    Horror

    immortality

    Mystery

    Sci-Fi

    survival

    tragedy

    underground

    Masayuki Kojima Masayuki Kojima Director Taishi Murata Taishi Murata as Jiruo Manami Hanawa Manami Hanawa as Kiyui Sayaka Ohara Sayaka Ohara as Ozen Luci Christian Luci Christian as Reg
    First compilation movie of the TV series which covers episodes 1-8 with new scenes added for the introduction. It covers the period from when Riko descends into the Abyss with her robot companion Reg, reaching the second layer where they meet the White Whistle Ozen who reveals information about Riko's mother.
    The Book of Henry 2017 POSTER

    The Book of Henry

    2017

    English

    6.6

    117

    21%

    63%

    Action

    boy genius

    cancer

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    parent child relationship

    single mother

    suicide

    Thriller

    Colin Trevorrow Colin Trevorrow Director Dean Norris Dean Norris as Glenn Sickleman Bobby Moynihan Bobby Moynihan as John Jacob Tremblay Jacob Tremblay as Peter Carpenter Tonya Pinkins Tonya Pinkins as Principal Wilder
    Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
    Priest 1994 POSTER

    Priest

    1994

    English

    7.1

    10

    65%

    83%

    Action

    child abuse

    communion

    confession

    conservative

    Drama

    faith

    Romance

    sexual abuse

    Antonia Bird Antonia Bird Director Tom Wilkinson Tom Wilkinson as Father Matthew Thomas Robert Carlyle Robert Carlyle as Graham Robert Pugh Robert Pugh as Mr. Unsworth Anthony Booth Anthony Booth as Tommy
    The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
    Fanny and Alexander 1982 POSTER

    Fanny and Alexander

    1982

    Swedish

    8.1

    39

    100%

    94%

    Action

    child abuse

    Drama

    dying and death

    funeral

    loss of loved one

    sibling relationship

    sweden

    Ingmar Bergman Ingmar Bergman Director Lars-Owe Carlberg Lars-Owe Carlberg as Glee Singer - Teatern Allan Rich Allan Rich as Gustav Adolf Ekdahl Lena Olin Lena Olin as Rosa - Ekdahlska huset Peter Stormare Peter Stormare as Young Man who Helps Isak with Coffer
    As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny and Alexander enjoy a happy life with their parents, who run a theater company. After their father dies unexpectedly, however, the siblings end up in a joyless home when their mother, Emilie, marries a stern bishop. The bleak situation gradually grows worse as the bishop becomes more controlling, but dedicated relatives make a valiant attempt to aid Emilie, Fanny and Alexander.
    Rabbit-Proof Fence 2002 POSTER

    Rabbit-Proof Fence

    2002

    English

    7.4

    18

    87%

    86%

    Action

    Adventure

    approved school

    australia

    based on a true story

    Biography

    child abuse

    Drama

    History

    prosecution

    sibling relationship

    Phillip Noyce Phillip Noyce Director Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh as A.O. Neville Jason Clarke Jason Clarke as Constable Riggs Natasha Wanganeen Natasha Wanganeen as Nina, Dormitory Boss Anthony Hayes Anthony Hayes as The Fence Builder
    In 1931, three Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their homes to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a trek across the Outback.
    Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer 2003 POSTER

    Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer

    2003

    English

    7.1

    2

    85%

    74%

    Action

    child abuse

    Crime

    death penalty

    death row

    Documentary

    michigan

    prison

    self-defense

    Nick Broomfield Nick Broomfield Director Nick Broomfield Nick Broomfield as Self Jeb Bush Jeb Bush as Self - Governor of Florida Tyria Moore Tyria Moore as Self - Wuornos' Former Lover Diane Wuornos Diane Wuornos as Self - Wuornos' Mother
    British documentarian Nick Broomfield creates a follow-up piece to his 1992 documentary of the serial killer Aileen Wuornos, a highway prostitute who was convicted of killing six men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. Interviewing an increasingly mentally unstable Wuornos, Broomfield captures the distorted mind of a murderer whom the state of Florida deems of sound mind -- and therefore fit to execute. Throughout the film, Broomfield includes footage of his testimony at Wuornos' trial.
    Nothing Compares 2022 POSTER

    Nothing Compares

    2022

    English

    7.6

    13

    99%

    87%

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    child abuse

    Documentary

    domestic abuse

    Music

    musician

    political activism

    rock music

    Kathryn Ferguson Kathryn Ferguson Director Bob Dylan Bob Dylan as Self Joe Pesci Joe Pesci as Self Sherilyn Fenn Sherilyn Fenn as Self Tim Robbins Tim Robbins as Self
    Since the beginning of her career, Sinéad O’Connor has used her powerful voice to challenge the narratives she was surrounded by while growing up in predominantly Roman Catholic Ireland. Despite her agency, depth and perspective, O’Connor’s unflinching refusal to conform means that she has often been patronized and unfairly dismissed as an attention-seeking pop star.
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