Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "digging-up-a-dead-body"

1. Drag Me to Hell (2009)

PG-13 | 99 min | Horror

A loan officer who evicts an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse. Desperate, she turns to a seer to try and save her soul, while evil forces work to push her to a breaking point.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Ruth Livier, Lorna Raver

Votes: 217,690 | Gross: $42.10M

2. Mississippi Burning (1988)

R | 128 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Two F.B.I. Agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists.

Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif

Votes: 111,273 | Gross: $34.60M

3. In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)

TV-MA | 115 min | Action, Crime, Mystery

A Philadelphia police officer struggles with a lifelong obsession to track down a mysterious serial killer whose crimes defy explanation.

Director: Jim Mickle | Stars: Boyd Holbrook, Cleopatra Coleman, Bokeem Woodbine, Michael C. Hall

Votes: 61,267

4. The Trouble with Harry (1955)

PG | 99 min | Comedy, Mystery

Harry's dead and, while no one really minds, everyone feels responsible. After Harry's body is found in the woods, several locals must determine not only how and why he was killed but what to do with the body.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine, Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick

Votes: 41,324

5. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)

Not Rated | 157 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A group of men set out in search of a dead body in the Anatolian steppes.

Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan | Stars: Muhammet Uzuner, Yilmaz Erdogan, Taner Birsel, Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan

Votes: 50,370 | Gross: $0.14M

6. Matador (1986)

NC-17 | 110 min | Drama, Thriller

A matador is wounded by a bull and can no longer kill in the arena. It is just one of the problems of one of the characters that unexpectedly collide in this film.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar | Stars: Assumpta Serna, Antonio Banderas, Nacho Martínez, Eva Cobo

Votes: 12,966 | Gross: $0.21M

7. A Dark Place (2018)

89 min | Mystery, Thriller

When a young boy goes missing in a sleepy backwoods town, a local sanitation truck driver, Donald, plays detective, embarking on a precarious and obsessive investigation.

Director: Simon Fellows | Stars: Andrew Scott, Bronagh Waugh, Denise Gough, Michael Rose

Votes: 5,356

8. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)

R | 121 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Ranch foreman Pete Perkins looks to fulfill the promise to his recently deceased best friend by burying him in his hometown in Mexico.

Director: Tommy Lee Jones | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Barry Pepper, Dwight Yoakam, January Jones

Votes: 41,907 | Gross: $5.02M

9. The Unknown Woman (2006)

R | 118 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Haunted by a horrible past, a young Ukrainian woman calculatedly insinuates herself into the life of a rich Italian family.

Director: Giuseppe Tornatore | Stars: Kseniya Rappoport, Michele Placido, Claudia Gerini, Piera Degli Esposti

Votes: 16,043 | Gross: $0.02M

10. Dig (II) (2022)

R | 90 min | Thriller

A widowed father and his daughter whose house is up for demolition, are taken hostage by a dangerous couple, who won't stop until they retrieve what lies beneath the property.

Director: K. Asher Levin | Stars: Thomas Jane, Liana Liberato, Harlow Jane, Emile Hirsch

Votes: 1,081

11. Blood Orange (2016)

Not Rated | 85 min | Thriller

Blood Orange stars Iggy Pop as Bill, an ageing rock star living with his beautiful and promiscuous young wife Isabelle (Kacey Barnfield). Into their peculiar paradise comes a dangerous ex-lover (Ben Lamb) hell bent on revenge.

Director: Toby Tobias | Stars: Kacey Clarke, Ben Lamb, Antonio Magro, Iggy Pop

Votes: 893

12. The Skull (1965)

Not Rated | 83 min | Horror, Thriller

A collector comes into possession of the skull of the Marquis de Sade and learns it is possessed by an evil spirit.

Director: Freddie Francis | Stars: Peter Cushing, Patrick Wymark, Christopher Lee, Jill Bennett

Votes: 3,586

13. Burke & Hare (1972)

R | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

Two men go into business supplying medical colleges with cadavers by robbing graves.

Director: Vernon Sewell | Stars: Paul Luty, Roy Macready, Derren Nesbitt, Susan Coates

Votes: 563

14. Blood Craft (2019)

TV-MA | 94 min | Horror, Thriller

Two sisters who suffered abuse as children at the hands of their sadistic father decide, after his death, to use witchcraft to bring his spirit back to get revenge.

Director: James Cullen Bressack | Stars: Madeleine Wade, Augie Duke, Michael Welch, Dave Sheridan

Votes: 274

15. Pharaoh's Army (1995)

PG-13 | 90 min | Western

During the American Civil War, a Union Army captain leads his rag-tag cavalry troop up a misty creek to a remote farm to appropriate enemy (Confederate) livestock. The farm is worked by ... See full summary »

Director: Robby Henson | Stars: Chris Cooper, Patricia Clarkson, Kris Kristofferson, Robert Joy

Votes: 714 | Gross: $0.05M

16. The Oval Portrait (1973)

86 min | Horror

A woman finds herself possessed by the soul of another woman trapped inside a painting.

Director: Rogelio A. González | Stars: Wanda Hendrix, Barry Coe, Gisele MacKenzie, Maray Ayres

Votes: 64

17. Santo vs. Frankenstein's Daughter (1972)

TV-14 | 97 min | Action, Adventure, Horror

A mad female scientist needs Santo's blood for a youth serum; and she has Frankenstein's reliable old monster to help her get it.

Director: Miguel M. Delgado | Stars: Santo, Gina Romand, Anel, Roberto Cañedo

Votes: 277

18. Puerto maldito (1979)

84 min | Action, Drama

The Langs and their relatives, the Changs, are involved in fishing and the process of preserving such products.

Director: Alfredo B. Crevenna | Stars: Mario Almada, Fernando Almada, Noé Murayama, Enrique Novi

Votes: 14

19. Foyle's War (2002–2015)
Episode: They Fought in the Fields (2004)

TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

April 1941: Foyle questions three Land Army girls about a murder that occurs on a Hastings farm.

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Tom Frederic, Peter Stark, Jack Gustav, Paula Jennings

Votes: 656

20. Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode: The Wedding (2006)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The day of Frank's wedding to Sheila draws near, but he begins to get cold feet when he learns the fate of her first husband, Sheldon.

Director: Paul Walker | Stars: David Threlfall, Maggie O'Neill, Dean Lennox Kelly, Maxine Peake

Votes: 122

21. Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode: Episode #1.272 (1967)

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After her shocking revelation, Elizabeth attempts to comfort and console the shattered Carolyn. Roger and Burke search the grounds for the runaway Jason. Sheriff Patterson arrives, and he and Burke begin digging in the basement.

Director: John Sedwick | Stars: Joan Bennett, Louis Edmonds, Anthony George, Nancy Barrett

Votes: 64

22. Born to Kill? (2005– )
Episode: Pee Wee Gaskins Jr.: Meanest Man in America (2011)

45 min | Documentary, Crime

A profile of Pee Wee Gaskins, a bullied, prison-raped male who overcame his short stature by becoming a notorious serial killer whom everyone feared.

Director: Neil Edwards | Stars: Christopher Slade, William C. Barnes, Cecil Chandler, Donald 'Pee Wee' Gaskins Jr.

Votes: 16

23. The Rookie (2018– )
Episode: The Dark Side (2019)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Officer Nolan and team are charged with escorting a notorious female serial killer. Meanwhile, Officer Chen meets a seemingly perfect man who sparks her interest, and Officer Lopez worries about Wesley as his PTSD continues to increase.

Director: Bill Roe | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Mekia Cox, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones

Votes: 1,318

24. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.3001 (2005)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

While Sharon Watts and Dennis Rickman get married, Sam takes a drastic step to try to expose Chrissie as Den's murderer.

Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: Kim Medcalf, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Letitia Dean, Nigel Harman

25. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Sixty-Three: Hereditary (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Tension mounts as Archie tries to dethrone Dodger; Betty and Jughead examine their family histories; Cheryl grows suspicious of her new houseguest; Veronica deals with a major shake-up at home.

Director: Gabriel Correa | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 950

26. The Irish Mob (2008–2016)
Episode: Jimmy "The Gent" Burke/Danny Greene: The Celtic Warrior (2008)

47 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Danny Greene, known as the Celtic Warrior, ran a criminal empire in Cleveland and took on the might of the Italian mob with no fear at all. Jimmy "The Gent" Burke, an influential associate ... See full summary »

Director: Dathaí Keane | Stars: Edward McDonald, Henry Hill, T.J. English, Rick Porrello

27. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: Brothers (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Ressler is forced to confront past trauma and family secrets when his brother takes him back home for a risky job.

Director: Mahesh Pailoor | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison

Votes: 1,313

28. 50 States of Fright (2020)
Episode: The Golden Arm (Michigan) - Part 3 (2020)

TV-MA | 8 min | Short, Drama, Horror

Dave goes against Heather's last wish to get out of debt. But when you break a promise, the fallout can be deadly.

Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, John Marshall Jones, Mikkal Karim Fidler

Votes: 269

29. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009)
Episode: Complications (2008)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

Sarah turns to Dr. Sherman when she begins having nightmares, Jesse tries to convince Derek that she has captured an important figure from the future, and John and Cameron discover that Cromartie's body is missing.

Director: Steven DePaul | Stars: Lena Headey, Thomas Dekker, Summer Glau, Brian Austin Green

Votes: 849

30. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda (2008)

TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A man blames the anonymous sender of emailed death threats after his wife and daughter are shot. Two teens in a convertible crash into a tree; one has an inexplicable shoulder injury. Grissom attends a transfer hearing.

Director: Brad Tanenbaum | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, George Eads, Eric Szmanda

Votes: 704

31. Women Behind Bars (2008– )
Episode: Lori McLuckie & Teresa Roever (2010)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary

One woman murdered her boyfriend and dismembered his body while she was pregnant (possibly his baby). Another woman was found guilty of death of her 67-year-old mentally handicapped roommate but claims that she was framed.

Director: Richard Swindell | Stars: Ashley Crary, Nathan Chambers, Loriann Jimenez, Mitch Morrissey

Votes: 12

32. Outlaw Empires (2012– )
Episode: Boston's Irish Mob (2012)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary, Crime, History

"Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter examines the complete story of the South Boston Irish Mob. From the 1800s to the early 1970s, Irish street gangs waged war for control of Boston's ... See full summary »

Director: Marielle Woods | Stars: Kevin Weeks, Kurt Sutter, Pat Nee, Rick Marinick

Votes: 18

33. BlackBoxTV (2010–2015)
Episode: Silverwood: Unknown Caller (2012)

TV-MA | 10 min | Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Alex's mother abandoned her and her father. No note. No goodbye. Only a voicemail.

Director: Tony E. Valenzuela | Stars: Bree Essrig, Spencer Garrett, Justin Giddings, Jermaine McNeal

34. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Bad Boys (2013)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Dean and Sam visit Dean's old boy's home that's now being haunted by a ghost.

Director: Kevin Parks | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Blake Gibbons, Sean Michael Kyer

Votes: 3,953

35. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: Habeas Corpse (2015)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Beckett and Castle are faced with a large list of possible suspects when a personal injury attorney known as Richie "The Pitbull" Falco is murdered; a shocking secret deepens the mystery surrounding Richie's death.

Director: Kate Woods | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 856

36. Empire (2015–2020)
Episode: Poor Yorick (2015)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Music

Despite their feud, the Lyons decide to collaborate on a project that will benefit both companies; Lucious wants to make Vernon disappear.

Director: Danny Strong | Stars: Terrence Howard, Bryshere Y. Gray, Jussie Smollett, Trai Byers

Votes: 437

37. Hand of God (2014–2017)
Episode: Contemplating the Body (2015)

TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama

With KD under police surveillance and the Brooks deal hanging by a thread, Pernell must pass a psych evaluation, apologize on the record, and get his hands dirtier than he ever has before. ... See full summary »

Director: Richard J. Lewis | Stars: Ron Perlman, Dana Delany, Andre Royo, Garret Dillahunt

Votes: 315

38. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: Quon Zhang (No. 87) (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After decoding the information embedded in the Fulcrum, Red is determined to stop the imminent threat. Meanwhile, the task force discovers that deceased bodies of Chinese-American women are... See full summary »

Director: Karen Gaviola | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold

Votes: 1,848

39. Orphan Black (2013–2017)
Episode: The Stigmata of Progress (2016)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

As Sarah scrambles to learn more about her implant, Alison and Donnie take a drastic step to help. Meanwhile, Kira has a disturbing vision.

Director: Ken Girotti | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard, Kristian Bruun

Votes: 1,075

40. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Safe House (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After dangerous creature is released into an old house, a mother and child are comatose. Sam and Dean find that Bobby and Rufus tracked the same creature so the Winchesters look to the past to catch the monster before any one dies.

Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Steven Williams

Votes: 3,565

41. Legion (2017–2019)
Episode: Chapter 13 (2018)

TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

An uneasy reunion leads to a shocking truth.

Director: Tim Mielants | Stars: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin

Votes: 2,065