If Oldboy is the kind of thing you want more of, these 10 films are the closest matches in our catalogue. Each one links through to full details, ratings, cast and where to stream it.
1. Oldboy (2013) 5.9
Twenty years of silence, one man’s quest for revenge begins. Trapped and forgotten, a man must piece together the puzzle of his past to claim his freedom. But at what cost? The truth is more sinister than he ever imagined.
2. Antichrist (2009) 6.6
Eden, the couple’s isolated retreat, becomes a haunting battleground as grief and nature converge to test the limits of their relationship. Amidst the dense forest, a chilling force emerges, threatening to expose the cracks in their fragile bond.
3. The Last House on the Left (2009) 6.5
A shocking descent into terror unfolds when two young friends’ carefree evening takes a dark and sinister turn. A haunting exploration of violence, friendship, and survival, The Last House on the Left is a harrowing thrill ride that will leave you on edge.
4. Sin City (2005) 7.5
In Sin City, where neon lights cast a harsh glow and every corner hides a secret, hardened detective Hartigan pursues a case that could change everything. But as he delves deeper into a web of corruption and passion, even his tough exterior begins to crack.
5. Lost Highway (1997) 7.5
Lost Highway weaves a labyrinthine tale that challenges the very fabric of reality. As jazz musician Fred Madison navigates a nightmarish sequence of events, viewers are drawn into a mysterious odyssey where lines blur between dreams and nightmares, identity and doppelgängers. This enigmatic drama keeps you guessing until the very end.
6. Funny Games (2008) 6.5
A seemingly idyllic family vacation turns into a nightmare when two sinister strangers arrive at their holiday home. What begins as polite conversation quickly devolves into unspeakable horror. As the stakes rise and tensions mount, one question remains: who will be the last ones standing?
7. Lady Vengeance (2005) 7.5
After 13 long years behind bars, one woman’s thirst for revenge is about to be unleashed in a shocking bid for justice. A mastermind of manipulation and deception, she sets her sights on those who wronged her in the past. But as the stakes rise, will her plan come crashing down or will she finally get her revenge?
8. Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) 6.4
Nancy navigates the neon-noir underworld of Sin City, where Hartigan, Marv, and Dwight cross paths with the enigmatic Ava, all driven by their own dark desires and secrets. This hard-boiled thriller keeps you on edge as each character’s shadowy past threatens to unravel the fragile threads of their present.
9. Nymphomaniac: Vol. II (2013) 6.7
Joe wants answers about the past, but as she delves deeper into her adult secrets, she finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and desire that threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew. With each confession, Seligman’s care seems less like protection and more like a trap, leading Joe on a journey through the darkest…
10. Fight Club (1999) 8.4
Fight Club challenges the boundaries of identity and masculinity through a darkly humorous narrative that explores the destructive forces within the modern man. As the line between reality and fantasy begins to blur, two strangers find themselves entangled in a dangerous game that could unravel not just their lives, but their very sanity.
Recommendations are drawn from TMDB’s similar-title data, then filtered to titles in the Cinemasm catalogue and ordered by audience size.