Ben je fan van 'Addicted' (2014) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde intense drama's, passievolle verhaallijnen en onverwachte wendingen bieden. Of je nu houdt van psychologische thrillers of romantische spanningen, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar jouw smaak.

Scarface (1983)
Beschreibung: The film depicts the rise and fall of a drug lord, showcasing the destructive consequences of unchecked ambition and addiction to power.
Fakt: The movie's violent content and profanity led to it being initially rated X, requiring edits to secure an R rating. It has since become a cult classic and is frequently referenced in hip-hop culture.


Wall Street (1987)
Beschreibung: A classic tale of greed and corruption in the financial world, the film highlights the moral compromises made in the pursuit of wealth and power.
Fakt: The character Gordon Gekko's 'Greed is good' speech became a cultural touchstone. The movie was partly inspired by the real-life insider trading scandals of the 1980s.


Trainspotting (1996)
Beschreibung: This film provides a raw and unfiltered look at heroin addiction, capturing both the euphoric highs and the brutal lows of substance abuse.
Fakt: The movie's famous 'Choose Life' monologue has been widely quoted and parodied. It was adapted from Irvine Welsh's novel of the same name, which is written in Scottish dialect.


American Psycho (2000)
Beschreibung: A dark satire on materialism and narcissism, the film follows a wealthy investment banker whose psychopathic tendencies escalate as he becomes increasingly detached from reality.
Fakt: The movie's infamous business card scene is often cited as a critique of corporate culture. The film was initially controversial due to its graphic violence and ambiguous narrative.


Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Beschreibung: A harrowing portrayal of addiction, showing how different characters succumb to their dependencies, leading to devastating personal and physical consequences.
Fakt: The film's intense soundtrack, composed by Clint Mansell, has become iconic and is often used in trailers and other media. The movie was shot in just 45 days on a relatively modest budget.


Boiler Room (2000)
Beschreibung: This movie delves into the high-pressure world of stockbrokers, showcasing the allure of quick wealth and the moral compromises that come with it, much like the descent into addiction.
Fakt: The film was inspired by real-life 'pump and dump' schemes. Many of the sales tactics shown were based on actual techniques used by fraudulent brokers.


Blow (2001)
Beschreibung: The film chronicles the rise and fall of a drug trafficker, illustrating how the pursuit of wealth and power can lead to self-destruction and ruin.
Fakt: The story is based on the life of George Jung, who was a major figure in the cocaine trade in the 1970s and 1980s. Johnny Depp prepared for the role by meeting Jung in prison.


The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Beschreibung: The film explores themes of excess, addiction, and the dark side of ambition, focusing on a protagonist who spirals out of control due to his insatiable greed and hedonistic lifestyle.
Fakt: The movie is based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who engaged in rampant corruption and fraud. It holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film.


Limitless (2011)
Beschreibung: The story revolves around a drug that enhances cognitive abilities, leading to a meteoric rise followed by severe consequences, mirroring the highs and lows of substance abuse.
Fakt: The concept of the drug NZT-48 was inspired by real-life nootropics, substances believed to improve cognitive function. The film's visual effects were praised for their creative depiction of the protagonist's enhanced perception.


The Social Network (2010)
Beschreibung: This film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the corrosive effects of success, as a young entrepreneur's rise to fame leads to personal and legal turmoil.
Fakt: The screenplay was written by Aaron Sorkin, who is known for his fast-paced, dialogue-heavy style. The film's score, composed by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, won an Academy Award.
