Movies Like Saltburn
Have you ever watched a movie that made you laugh, cringe, gasp, and shudder, all in the span of two hours? A movie that is about a sociopath who would stop at nothing to get what he wanted? A movie that challenged how you see the world?
If you have, chances are you’ve seen Saltburn, the 2023 black comedy psychological thriller that has been making waves among audiences and film critics alike. But if you haven’t, or if you’re looking for more movies like it, you’re in luck.
In this article, we’ve mentioned ten films that are similar to Saltburn in their dark humor, unpredictable plots, and shocking twists.
Parasite (2019)
There are some families who have money, while there are some who cannot even make ends meet. Anyone would want to swap places with the rich ones. This is exactly what the Kim family did.
This clever family of scammers install themselves into the lives of a rich Korean couple who have their house filled with everything from expensive beef steaks to wine. They pretend to be tutors, drivers, and house help so they, too, can enjoy the same luxuries as their owners. Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite is a brilliant watch.
Cruel Intentions (1999
There is a saying that when it comes to love and war, nothing is off-limits, especially for step-siblings Kathryn and Sebastian. They are rich, beautiful, and bored, and so they entertain themselves by toying with people’s hearts and making bets on their romantic conquests. Their latest game involves corrupting two innocent people, Cecile and Annette.
Sadly what starts as a pastime soon becomes a dangerous fixation. This is one of the rare films that shows how love can be a dangerous weapon if used for such means.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
In this film, a doctor’s past comes back to haunt him in the most unimaginable way possible. Steven, the protagonist, makes friends with a boy whose father died under Steven’s knife, and he is helping him through the grieving process. What Steven doesn’t know is that the boy is planning something dark that will soon plague his family with a deadly curse. Now, Steven has to decide between killing the boy or standing and seeing his family falling apart.
The Favourite (2018)
The time is 18th-century England, where a rivalry blossoms between two cousins who want to become the queen’s best friend. Sarah is the cunning one, and Abigail is the charming maid. They both want to win the favor of Queen Anne, so they can have influence over the court, and the people.
Unlucky for them, fate rolls its dice, and their friendship turns into a bitter feud. This film, which earned Olivia Colman an Oscar, will make you ponder who to trust and who to not.
A Simple Favor (2018)
What will you do when your supposedly best friend wants you to pick up her son from school? You’ll agree, obviously but what your thought process will be if she disappears without a trace? The same thing happens to a cheerful vlogger who goes by Stephanie.
She makes friends with a rich woman named Emily, but as Stephanie spends time looking after her, she finds out that Emily is more than she lets out. This is the same film that made Blake Lively into a suit-and-tie wearer and Anna Kendrick into a darker character.
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Tom Ripley is an ordinary man like yourself who wants to live the high life. When he’s hired to bring back a wealthy playboy from Italy, he sees it as his chance. Tom has a secret talent for deception and forgery, and soon, he becomes obsessed with the playboy’s lavish lifestyle and will do anything to keep it.
The Talented Mr. Ripley is one of the most exciting films ever created. It also earned Jude Law an Oscar nod for his role and proved that Matt Damon can handle whatever you throw at him.
The Skin I Live In (2011)
In this film, Dr. Robert Ledgard is a brilliant plastic surgeon who can make anyone look like anyone. To avenge his wife’s death, Robert makes a new type of skin that can withstand any damage, using Vera, a mysterious woman, as his guinea pig.
Similar to Saltburn, The Skin I Live In is a thought-provoking film that gives a new meaning to identity, obsession, and madness. The best thing about the film is that we get to see Antonio Banderas and Pedro Almodóvar together on the silver screen after two long decades.
The Handmaiden (2016)
In a time where war and lies reign supreme, two women become best friends. At the center of the film is Sook-hee, who pretends to be a maid for Lady Hideko, a wealthy heiress, as part of a plan. She plans to make Hideko fall for a fake Count so she can steal her money and lock her away.
However, Sook-hee and Hideko fall for each other, which also jeopardizes the plan. If you love films that don’t hold back on twists and turns, The Handmaiden is a film that you’ll fall in love with.
Poison Ivy (1992)
Ivy is the friend everyone needs, the girlfriend who everyone wants to be with, and the nightmare no one can flee from. The film is built around Ivy, who is both a seductive and manipulative teen. The film begins with Ivy insinuating herself into the lives of a wealthy family. She wins the trust of their lonely daughter Sylvie and seduces her father, Darryl.
It is clear that she has a dark agenda and will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even if it means destroying a family. If you like both suspense and steam, what’s stopping you from watching Poison Ivy?
The Perfection (2018)
To play the cello well, one must have perfect time, skill, and pitch. But what if there is a cost to achieving flawlessness? That’s what two accomplished cellists, Lizzie and Charlotte, learn at a renowned music institution managed by a cruel teacher. At first, it’s just mutual respect and competition, but gradually, it becomes a sick game of resentment and abuse.
It was in this picture when Steven Weber transformed into a creepy villain, and Allison Williams and Logan Browning played cello-like experts. If you want to know how terrifying and beautiful music can be, here is the movie for you.
So there we have it, our 10 movie alternatives to watch when you’re finished watching Saltburn.
What do you think of our picks? Do you agree? Are there any notable omissions? Let us know in the comments below!