15 Best Movies Like Lady Vengeance (2005)

Lady Vengeance (2005)

Lady Vengeance is a visually striking and emotionally complex psychological thriller that concludes Park Chan wook’s Vengeance Trilogy. Lee Young ae’s powerful portrayal of Geum ja—seeking dark redemption through retribution—anchors a narrative rich with moral ambiguity, symbolic visuals, and psychological tension. As she meticulously plans her revenge, alliances shift and motivations reveal unexpected layers, culminating in a breathtaking finale that challenges viewers to reflect on forgiveness, justice, and the human capacity for transformation.

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~7.2/10

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July 25, 2003 (South Korea)

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115 minutes

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Adult (disturbing themes, psychological horror)

A Tale of Two Sisters (2003)

Psychological HorrorDramaMystery

Story

Two sisters return home from a mental institution to their stern mother and mysterious stepmother, only to face eerie supernatural occurrences. As dark family secrets unravel, reality blurs with nightmares, revealing a tragic tale of guilt, trauma, and fractured memories.

Cast:

Im Soo-jung, Moon Geun-young, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Kap-soo

Directors:

Kim Jee-woon

Writers:

Kim Jee-woon, Park Eun-kyo

Producers:

Park Chan-wook

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~7.9/10

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2008 (South Korea)

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~124 minutes

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Adult (strong violence, suspense)

The Chaser (2008)

ActionCrimeThriller

Story

A disgraced ex-cop turned pimp races against time when several of his escorts vanish. Tracking down one who is still alive, he discovers a chilling truth—her client is a serial killer. As he confronts institutional inertia, he must become the unlikely savior in a brutal cat-and-mouse game.

Cast:

Kim Yoon-seok, Ha Jung-woo

Directors:

Na Hong jin

Writers:

Na Hong jin, Shinho Lee, Hong Won chan

Producers:

Kim Su-jin, Yun In beom

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~7.3/10

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May 22, 2002 (France); March 2003 (US)

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~94 minutes

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Adult (NC 17 / Not Rated, extremely graphic violence)

Irreversible (2002)

DramaCrimeMysteryThriller

Story

In reverse-chronological order, this brutal narrative follows a woman’s assault and the violent retaliation enacted by her lover and ex-boyfriend. Time collapses backwards as irreversible acts shred morality and fate in a merciless plunge through trauma and vengeance.

Cast:

Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel

Directors:

Gaspar Noé

Writers:

Gaspar Noé

Producers:

Christophe Rossignon, Richard Grandpierre

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~7.5/10

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August 28, 1992 (US)

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135 minutes

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Adult (disturbing images, mature themes)

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)

MysteryHorrorDrama

Story

Serving as both prequel and sequel, the film dives into the final days of Laura Palmer’s life—chronicling her descent into terror, addiction, and supernatural nightmares before and after her death.

Cast:

Sheryl Lee, Kiefer Sutherland, David Bowie

Directors:

David Lynch

Writers:

David Lynch, Robert Engels

Producers:

David Lynch, Marsha Decklin

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about 7.8/10

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May 2002 (Cannes), July 2002 (South Korea)

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129 minutes

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Adult (graphic content, dark themes)

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002)

CrimeThrillerDrama

Story

When deaf-mute Ryu Ryu-young kidnaps a wealthy girl to pay for his sister’s life-saving surgery, his desperate act sparks a cycle of revenge that sweeps through multiple lives—exposing anguish, spite, and tragic irony in unexpected ways.

Cast:

Unknown

Directors:

Park Chan wook

Writers:

Park Chan wook, Jeong Seo kyung

Producers:

Yoo Byung jun, Song Chang hee

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~7.5/10

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December 2, 2005 (Canada), December 22, 2005 (USA)

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96 minutes

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Adult (violence, thematic material)

A History of Violence (2005)

CrimeDramaThriller

Story

A small town diner owner becomes a local hero after thwarting an attempted robbery—but his past quickly resurfaces in violent ways. As threats infiltrate his domestic life, his family and identity unravel in a powerful examination of manhood and redemption.

Cast:

Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris, William Hurt

Directors:

David Cronenberg

Writers:

Josh Olson, based on the graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke

Producers:

Jeremy Thomas, Lawrence Bender

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~8.8/10

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October 15, 1999 (US)

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139 minutes

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Adult (strong language, violence)

Fight Club (1999)

DramaPsychological Thriller

Story

Disillusioned by consumer culture, an insomniac office worker forms an underground fight club with a charismatic soap salesman. The groups spiral into an anarchic movement pushing against societal norms—leading to a shocking discovery about the nature of identity and revolt.

Cast:

Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf, Jared Leto

Directors:

David Fincher

Writers:

Jim Uhls, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk

Producers:

Art Linson, Ceán Chaffin, Ross Grayson Bell

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approx. 7.8/10

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May 28, 2009 (Cannes premiere), June 4, 2009 (South Korea)

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129 minutes

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Adult (mature themes)

Mother (2009)

ThrillerDramaMystery

Story

A devoted mother goes to extreme lengths when her intellectually challenged son is accused of murdering a young woman. Driven by maternal love and desperation, she conducts her own investigation—uncovering disturbing truths about people, justice, and sacrifice.

Cast:

Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin

Directors:

Bong Joon ho

Writers:

Bong Joon ho, Park Eun kyo

Producers:

Lee Dong hoon, Diana Seo, Lee Jung jin

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around 7.2/10

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April 14, 2001 (Japan)

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117 minutes

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Adult (extreme violence, graphic content)

Ichi the Killer (2001)

CrimeThrillerExploitation

Story

A sadistic crime boss searches for his missing lieutenant while Ichi, a psychologically fractured and violently skilled assassin, slaughters with cataclysmic precision—propelled by guilt and lust. Chaos erupts in a visceral spiral of bloodlust, revenge, and manipulation.

Cast:

Tadanobu Asano, Nao Omori, Shinya Tsukamoto, Alien Sun, Sabu

Directors:

Takashi Miike

Writers:

Sakichi Satō, based on the manga by Hideo Yamamoto

Producers:

Yoshinori Chiba, Taketoshi Natsuno

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about 7.6/10

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April 22, 2011 (Spain)

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117 minutes

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Adult (nudity, disturbing themes)

The Skin I Live In (2011)

Psychological ThrillerHorrorDrama

Story

A brilliant plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert Ledgard, lives in isolation, obsessively perfecting a synthetic skin that resists damage. His dark experiment becomes horrifyingly personal when he holds a mysterious young woman captive—forcing viewers to question morality, obsession, and identity.

Cast:

Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya, Marisa Paredes, Jan Cornet, Roberto Álamo

Directors:

Pedro Almodóvar

Writers:

Pedro Almodóvar, based on Tarantula by Thierry Jonquet

Producers:

Agustín Almodóvar, Esther García

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7.8/10

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August 12, 2010

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141 minutes

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I Saw the Devil (2010)

ThrillerCrimeHorror

Story

A secret agent embarks on a relentless and brutal quest for revenge after his fiancé is brutally murdered by a psychopathic serial killer.

Cast:

Lee Byung-hun, Choi Min-sik

Directors:

Kim Jee-woon

Writers:

Kim Jee-woon, Park Hoon-jung

Producers:

Lee Tae-won

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N/A

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2014 (Australia), January 9, 2015 (USA)

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97 minutes

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Adult (Rated R)

Predestination (2014)

Science FictionThriller

Story

A temporal agent embarks on his final mission—to travel back in time and prevent a catastrophic terrorist bombing—only to become entangled in a mind-bending identity paradox that challenges the very nature of existence.

Cast:

Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor

Directors:

Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig

Writers:

Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig, based on a story by Robert A. Heinlein

Producers:

The Spierig Brothers, Tim McGahan, Paddy McDonald

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8.1/10

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June 1, 2016

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145 minutes

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The Handmaiden (2016)

DramaMysteryThrillerRomance

Story

A Korean woman is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, but secrets and deception lead to an unexpected romance.

Cast:

Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo

Directors:

Park Chan-wook

Writers:

Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung (screenplay), Sarah Waters (novel)

Producers:

Moho Film

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(not in sources)

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2003; re-released 20th anniversary US in August 2023

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120 minutes (2 hours)

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Strong, violent themes

Oldboy (2003, South Korean)

ActionThrillerMystery

Story

Oh Dae su is inexplicably imprisoned in a small cell for 15 years, with no explanation. Upon sudden release, he embarks on a search for his captor, only to be ensnared in a horrifying conspiracy that reveals devastating truths.

Cast:

Choi Min sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jung

Directors:

Park Chan wook

Writers:

Hwang Jo-yun, Lim Jun-hyung, Park Chan-wook

Producers:

Lim Seung-yong

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