The Gathering is a television mini series directed by Bill Eagles, starring Peter Fonda, Peter Gallagher, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler. This thriller was first shown October 13, 2007, on Lifetime Television.
Six strangers find themselves trapped in a New York City subway by Mac, a mysterious man who claims to be a demon hunter. Insisting one of them is evil, he peeks into their souls discovering five eerie, supernatural tales. It’s then up to Mac to solve the mystery and destroy the demon amongst them.
Former motorcycle pursuit officer Kazuma Ueno, known for solving kidnappings, is called back to action when bank employee Katsumi Higashida is abducted for a 500 million yen ransom. Teaming up with FBI-trained negotiator Asuka Nakahara, Ueno clashes with her over methods as they uncover a deeper conspiracy behind the case.
Aspiring director Nikita receives a fatal diagnosis. He has very little time left to live, so he invites three of his classmates on a challenging journey he had planned ten years earlier. This adventure, intended as a nostalgic return to his carefree school years, turns into a serious challenge, pitting the heroes against the harsh Ural nature, a bloodthirsty local poacher, the Mansi tribe, and a sinister old man responsible for the disappearances.
Rebecca and Romain are finding it very difficult to become parents. So when Mickaël, Romain's brother, moves in just opposite and announces that he's about to become a father, the tension rises. Particularly as he appears to abuse his partner, who then disappears following an argument.
To Kendra, it's the fanciest night of the year. To everyone else, it's the worst birthday party they've ever been to. Not because of the secrets, lies, or tragedy, but because of the lack of alcohol and the inadequate entertainment.
The story is set in Edo's Fukagawa district, where the heroine, Oichi, dreams of becoming a doctor and assists her father, a physician named Shōan. Oichi possesses a special ability: she can hear the "voices" and see the "figures" of those who have passed away with unresolved regrets. With a cheerful and positive outlook, Oichi, together with a local police chief, delves into the darkness of human nature, solving mysteries along the way. While the story offers the thrill of a period mystery with unexpected culprits, it is also a coming-of-age tale of Oichi as she struggles and ultimately carves out her own path using her unique powers.
Pavel is an employee of the telephone psychological support service. One day, he receives a call from a mysterious stranger threatening to blow up a country house where people close to him are located. The mysterious bomber does not care about money, he only needs a psychologist to understand who is on the line with him and tell him his real name. Pavel has only one hour to remember all his problem callers and prevent an explosion.