1. Saltburn
Okay, *Saltburn* just screams "rich people are not okay." Like, the whole vibe is inherited wealth gone absolutely feral, with a side of class tourism and a sprinkle of dark, twisted desire. It’s got that specific flavor of "you're invited, but you're also the entertainment" that just feels *too* real sometimes. And that bathtub scene, need I say more? It’s a whole mood of opulent depravity and the sheer weirdness of unchecked privilege.
2. Eyes Wide Shut
Kubrick really said, "Let's pull back the curtain on the ultra-rich doing weird stuff." The whole secret society, masked orgy thing isn't subtle, and it absolutely taps into that feeling of hidden power structures and unpunished indulgence. It's the OG "what do these people *really* get up to behind closed doors?" movie, making you wonder what's truly happening in those elite circles. The dread is palpable, and the questions it raises still hit hard today.
3. Parasite
*Parasite* is basically a masterclass in how the ultra-rich live in their own bubble, completely oblivious to the chaos (and people) they literally stand upon. The way the Kims infiltrate and expose the Park family's hidden vulnerabilities, while also being exploited themselves, is just chef's kiss. It’s got that creeping horror of realizing the system is rigged, and some folks just inherently get away with everything, while others scramble for scraps. The class commentary is brutal.
4. Get Out
Jordan Peele dropped *Get Out* and forever changed how we look at suburban liberalism. It’s not just scary; it’s an entire commentary on how insidious racism can be, even when it's wrapped up in seemingly progressive packaging. The whole "Sunken Place" is a perfect metaphor for systemic oppression, and the idea of rich white folks *literally* taking over Black bodies? That’s some next-level, "they own everything, even you" energy that hits way too close to home.
5. The Favourite
Yorgos Lanthimos just loves showing how absolutely unhinged royalty can be when they've got nothing better to do than scheme and manipulate. *The Favourite* is all about petty power struggles, emotional cruelty, and people using each other for access and status within an absurdly opulent, yet strangely isolated, world. The sheer entitlement and boredom of the ruling class, playing dangerous games with lives, feels super relevant to certain current events, honestly.
6. Knives Out
Okay, so *Knives Out* is less about a secret cabal and more about a ridiculously privileged, dysfunctional family who think they're above consequences. But that sense of entitlement, the backstabbing, and the sheer audacity of how they handle things? It's all giving "rich people problems are everyone else's problems." Plus, the way the 'help' is treated, and the subtle jabs at inherited wealth, just hits different when you're thinking about who *really* gets away with murder.
