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The Handmaiden (2016)

he Handmaiden is a visually stunning and intricately plotted thriller by Park Chan-wook. Set during Japanese-occupied Korea, it follows a handmaiden who becomes entwined in a plot involving deception, betrayal, and forbidden love with her mistress. The film’s rich storytelling and layered narrative reveal shifting alliances and secrets. Its lush cinematography and bold direction bring the period setting to life, while the erotic and psychological tension adds depth. The Handmaiden is celebrated for its complex characters and unexpected twists, making...

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A Tale of Two Sisters
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~7.2/10
📅
July 25, 2003 (South Korea)
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115 minutes
👥
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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The Chaser
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~7.9/10
📅
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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Irreversible
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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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Twin Peaks Fire Walk with Me
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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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Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance
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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
👥
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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A History of Violence
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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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Fight Club
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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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Mother
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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
👥
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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Ichi the Killer
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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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The Skin I Live In
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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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I Saw the Devil
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7.8/10
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August 12, 2010
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141 minutes
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R
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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Lady Vengeance
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N/A
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July 29, 2005 (South Korea)
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115 minutes (1 h 55 min)
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Adult (Rated 18+)
Lady Vengeance (2005)
DramaThrillerNeo Noir
Story
After spending over a decade in prison for a child’s murder she didn’t commit, Geum ja emerges determined to exact vengeance on the real perpetrator—and in doing so, embarks on a chilling and redemptive journey that blurs the line between justice and obsession.
Cast:
Lee Young-ae, Choi Min-sik
Directors:
Park Chan wook
Writers:
Jeong Seo kyeong, Park Chan wook
Producers:
Jo Yeong wook, Lee Tae hun (and others)
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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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Oldboy
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(not in sources)
📅
2003; re-released 20th anniversary US in August 2023
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120 minutes (2 hours)
👥
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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Incendies
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8.2/10
📅
May 7, 2010
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130 minutes
👥
R
Incendies (2010)
DramaMysteryWar
Story
Twins travel to their mother's war-torn homeland to uncover her hidden past and fulfill her final wishes.
Cast:
Lubna Azabal, Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin, Maxim Gaudette
Directors:
Denis Villeneuve
Writers:
Denis Villeneuve, Valérie Beaugrand-Champagne, Wajdi Mouawad (play)
Producers:
Luc Déry, Kim McCraw
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