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Upon resuscitation, they are haunted by physical manifestations of people they have wronged.

The characters believe that medical technology can conquer the ultimate mystery of death. This reflects the "Promethean" trope, where humans suffer for stealing "fire" (knowledge) from the gods. You can find more about this theme in the Flatliners plot summary on IMDb . Karma and Accountability subtitle Flatliners

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Driven by curiosity and ego, the students use medical equipment to trigger near-death experiences. subtitle Flatliners

The story follows medical students who intentionally stop their hearts to experience the afterlife. They seek scientific proof of what lies beyond but instead bring back personified versions of their own guilt.