Unpredictable, Thrilling Movies Like 'Saltburn'

By leah jones

Saltburn is a thriller/dark-comedy about a lower-class college student named Oliver that infiltrates the life of his new friend Felix’s elite family and their estate, known as Saltburn.

The movie delves into themes of classism, obsession greed and deception. If you enjoyed this artsy, bizarre story, here are some movies like Saltburn you may also like.

'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999)

This psychological thriller explores similar themes as Saltburn. It follows a young man named Tom Ripley who becomes dangerously fixated on a wealthy friend.

'Thoroughbreds' (2017)

Thoroughbreds follows two affluent teenage girls who descend into a twisted plot of murder. Like Saltburn, it features dark humor and critiques of the upper class.

'Parasite' (2019)

Parasite is a critically acclaimed film that is stylistically different but deals with similar themes like class disparity and has a twisted plot with sprinkles of dark humor.

'Cruel Intentions' (1999)

Cruel Intentions blends dark humor and a focus on the lifestyle of upper-class characters who play with others’ lives for fun.

'Gone Girl' (2014)

This famous psychological thriller’s exploration of manipulation and dark, twisted relationships makes it an intriguing watch if you liked the mood and themes of Saltburn.

'Stoker' (2013)

Stoker portrays bizarre relationships and a dark, eerie atmosphere as a young woman becomes increasingly entangled with her mysterious and charming uncle after her father’s death.

'The Riot Club' (2014)

This British drama follows an Oxford University society of wealthy, depraved students. Like Saltburn, it critiques the entitled behavior of the upper class and their detachment from reality.

'Funny Games' (1997 / 2007)

Funny Games, released in 1997 and remade in 2007, is a psychological thriller about two men who take a family hostage in their vacation home.

'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' (2017)

The Killing of a Sacred Deer, also starring Barry Keoghan, is a psychological thriller about a surgeon whose seemingly perfect life unravels.

'The Menu' (2022)

The Menu is a dark comedy-thriller about a group of wealthy diners invited to join an eccentric chef who serves increasingly bizarre and sinister courses.

These films share Saltburn’s exploration of dark, psychological themes, power dynamics and often the glamorous but toxic allure of wealth.

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