"The Talented Mr. Ripley" is a 1955 novel by Matt Damon, starring Damon as Tom Ripley, who falls in love with Dickie. Netflix is set to produce an adaptation in 2024.
'Teorema' ('theorem')
Oliver Quick's seductive qualities in "Saltburn" and "Teorema" mirror the dynamics in Pasolini's "Theorem," where a mysterious drifter acts altruistically, providing emotional support to the family.
'Cruel intentions'
"Cruel Intentions" is a contemporary adaptation of the 18th-century novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," featuring Ryan Philippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar as wealthy step-siblings who manipulate their friends.
'Brideshead revisited'
Brideshead Revisited, a 1945 novel by Evelyn Waugh, follows Charles Ryder, a university student, as he becomes involved with the Flyte family, showcasing the opulent lives of the British upper class.
'The Riot Club'
"The Riot Club" explores the privileged few at a British university, focusing on Milo and Alistair, who are recruited by the hedonistic Riot Club. The film explores their dark underbelly and potential consequences.