Bedevilled (2010) is a must watch film if you enjoy psychological thrillers with complex female leads. The story follows Kim Bok-nam, a woman who suffers abuse and injustice on a remote island, and her transformation into someone ruthless and dangerous is simply fascinating. Every action she takes ramps up the tension and keeps you glued to the story, unable to look away. It’s different from Queen Mantis since it’s a film, but the suspense, intensity, and the way the protagonist dominates every scene make it just as impactful."
If you liked Queen Mantis and its smart, intense, psychologically complex female lead, you’ll definitely want to check out The Frog (2024). This K-drama also revolves around a woman with a dark past, and the way she manipulates, influences, and surprises everyone around her makes for a super gripping thriller. It’s not exactly the same, but if you’re into female led thrillers with mystery, you’ll probably love it.
This is the Japanese drama that inspired Confidence Queen. It follows a clever team of con artists pulling off creative scams on greedy and corrupt people. Each episode is full of twists, clever tricks, and moments that keep you hooked. It’s smart, funny, and the characters have amazing chemistry a great way to check out the original story before the Korean remake airs.
