Sanctuary is a psychological thriller directed by Zachary Wigon from a screenplay by Micah Bloomberg. Starring Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott in the lead role of a dominatrix and Hal, who is soon becoming the CEO of a large corporation and that’s why he wants to end his relationship with the dominatrix as he fears that it will come out later. This starts off a dark and twisted night that will leave you gasping for air. Sanctuary stars Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott. So, if you loved the intensely thrilling story, inappropriate relationships, and compelling characters in Sanctuary here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Secretary (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Secretary is an erotic romantic drama film directed by Steven Shainberg from a screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson. Based on the 1988 short story of the same name by Mary Gaitskill, the 2002 film follows Lee, a young woman who takes on the job of a secretary for a lawyer after getting out of a mental hospital but her life takes a turn when she and her boss turn their professional relationship into an inappropriate one. Secretary stars James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Patrick Bauchau, Stephen McHattie, and Lesley Ann Warren.
Eyes Wide Shut (Paramount+)
Eyes Wide Shut is an erotic psychological mystery drama film directed by Stanley Kubrick who also co-wrote the screenplay with Frederic Raphael. Based on the 1926 novella Traumnovelle by Arthur Schnitzler, the 1999 film follows a New York City doctor whose wife tells him that she has fantasies about other men. After hearing this he and his wife join an underground club but soon learn that it is not as easy to get out of the club as they first thought. Eyes Wide Shut stars Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack, and Marie Richardson.
Shiva Baby (Rent on Prime Video)
Shiva Baby is a comedy drama film written and directed by Emma Seligman. Based on Seligman’s 2018 short film of the same name, the 2020 film follows a directionless young Jewish woman as she attends a shiva with her parents but things get awkward when she also finds her sugar daddy and ex-girlfriend there. Shiva Baby stars Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Dianna Agron, Danny Deferrari, Polly Draper, Fred Melamed, and Jackie Hoffman.
Kinds of Kindness (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Kinds of Kindness is an absurdist anthology drama film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos who also co-wrote the screenplay with Efthimis Filippou. The 2024 film revolves around three different stories. The first story follows a man who tries to take control of his own life, the second story follows a policeman whose wife seems like a different person, and the third story follows a woman searching for someone with a special ability. Kinds of Kindness stars Margaret Qualley, Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Hunter Schafer, Joe Alwyn, Willem Dafoe, and Hong Chau.
Malcolm & Marie (Netflix)
Malcolm & Marie is a black-and-white romantic drama film written and directed by Sam Levinson. The Netflix film follows a writer-directed and his girlfriend on a particularly stressful night after his latest film’s premiere. Throughout the night they talk about their relationship and their problems with each other and several cracks in their relationship begin to surface. Malcolm & Marie stars Zendaya and John David Washington.
Fair Play (Netflix)
Fair Play is an erotic psychological thriller drama film written and directed by Chloe Domont. The 2023 film follows a happy young couple working at a cutthroat hedge fund. But when one of them unexpectedly gets a promotion, their relationship begins to unravel because of jealousy and lack of trust. Fair Play stars Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich, Eddie Marsan, Rich Sommer, and Sebastian de Souza.
A Simple Favor (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
A Simple Favor is a dark comedy crime drama film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by author Darcey Bell, the 2018 film follows Stephanie, a widowed mother who meets and befriends Emily, a sophisticated woman. But when Emily disappears Stephanie and Emily’s husband Sean try to find her but end up discovering a dark secret. A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Rupert Friend, and Jean Smart.