Movies like Closet Land

Set in a dystopian future, V for Vendetta explores themes of totalitarianism and resistance, much like Closet Land. A masked vigilante named V liberates a young woman from her fears and together they work to bring down the oppressive government. Fans of Closet Land's psychological and political undertones will appreciate the film's intricate narrative.

Brazil, directed by Terry Gilliam, is a surreal dystopian satire that follows a low-level bureaucrat as he tries to correct an administrative error and becomes an enemy of the state. Like Closet Land, it delves into the absurdities of bureaucracy, state control, and the battle of the individual against a monolithic entity.

Compliance is a chilling exploration of the consequences of authority and influence, as a fast-food worker’s life becomes upended by a prank call. It presents a modern take on the manipulation of will and the compliance to power, akin to the psychological manipulation shown in Closet Land.