Als je genoten hebt van de mysterieuze sfeer en psychologische diepgang van 'Swimming Pool' (2003), dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die vergelijkbaar zijn met deze intrigerende thriller. Of je nu op zoek bent naar meer verhalen over schrijvers, mysterieuze locaties of onverwachte wendingen, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

The Company of Wolves (1984)
Beschreibung: A dark and fantastical reimagining of fairy tales, exploring themes of sexuality, transformation, and the subconscious, with a rich and eerie visual style.
Fakt: The film is based on Angela Carter's short story collection 'The Bloody Chamber'. It features elaborate practical effects and animatronics for its werewolf transformations.


Black Swan (2010)
Beschreibung: A psychological drama that explores obsession, duality, and the dark side of artistic perfection, with a tense and visually stunning presentation.
Fakt: Natalie Portman trained in ballet for over a year to prepare for her role. The film's cinematography uses a lot of handheld camera work to create a sense of unease and intimacy.


The Skin I Live In (2011)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller that explores themes of identity, control, and transformation, with a visually striking and unsettling atmosphere.
Fakt: The film is loosely based on the novel 'Tarantula' by Thierry Jonquet. It was Spain's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards.


Under the Skin (2013)
Beschreibung: A surreal and visually mesmerizing film that delves into themes of alienation, sexuality, and the human condition, with a dreamlike and eerie tone.
Fakt: Scarlett Johansson wore a prosthetic disguise during filming to blend in with real people who were unaware they were being filmed. The film's score was composed by Mica Levi, known for its haunting and unconventional sound.


Berberian Sound Studio (2012)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror that blurs the line between reality and illusion, focusing on the unsettling power of sound and the creative process.
Fakt: The film pays homage to Italian giallo horror films of the 1970s. It was shot in just 12 days on a modest budget.


The Neon Demon (2016)
Beschreibung: A stylish and disturbing exploration of beauty, obsession, and the dark side of the fashion industry, with a hypnotic and surreal visual style.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack was composed by Cliff Martinez, known for his work on 'Drive'. The movie polarized critics at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, with some booing and others applauding.


The Duke of Burgundy (2014)
Beschreibung: A visually sumptuous and emotionally complex film about power dynamics in a relationship, with a dreamlike and sensual atmosphere.
Fakt: The film was inspired by 1970s European erotic cinema but avoids explicit content. It features a fictional species of butterflies created specifically for the movie.


The Handmaiden (2016)
Beschreibung: A lush and erotic thriller that plays with deception, desire, and power dynamics, set against a backdrop of opulent and detailed visuals.
Fakt: The film is an adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel 'Fingersmith', but transposed from Victorian England to 1930s Korea under Japanese rule. It won the Vulcain Prize for the technical arts at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.


Personal Shopper (2016)
Beschreibung: A haunting and ambiguous film that blends supernatural elements with a deep exploration of grief, identity, and existential dread.
Fakt: The film was shot in Paris and Oman. It competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, where it received mixed reactions from the audience.


The Beguiled (2017)
Beschreibung: A gothic drama filled with tension, repressed desire, and psychological manipulation, set in an isolated and atmospheric Southern mansion.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1971 movie of the same name, which was based on the novel 'A Painted Devil' by Thomas Cullinan. It won the Best Director award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.
