Movies Like The Transgressor (1974)

The Transgressor is a 1974 drama, horror, thriller film from Norifumi Suzuki with a MovieMagicScore of 6.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Cat People and Visions of Ecstasy.

Drama Horror Thriller

Cat People

1982

After years of separation, Irena Gallier and her minister brother, Paul, reunite in New Orleans. When zoologists capture a wild panther, Irena is drawn to the cat – and zoo curator Oliver to her. Soon, Paul will have to reveal the family secret: that when sexually aroused, they revert into predatory jungle cats.

6.0

MagicScore

Visions of Ecstasy

1989

The 16th century Carmelite nun St. Teresa, surrounded by candles and crosses, fantasizes about making love to a crucified Christ and her own psyche.

5.2

MagicScore

Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun

1977

16-year-old Maria is forced into Serra D'Aires convent, secretly run by Satanists.

5.7

MagicScore

Flower & Snake II

2005

The beautiful Shizuko and her husband Toyama Takayoshi have a loving relationship, But Takayoshi is getting older and isn't always able to perform. His primary source of gratification involves observing his wife in sadomasochistic scenarios so he commissions a painter, skilled in the arts of bondage to bring these fantasies to life. Soon, Shiziko becomes a willing and submissive participant in fulfilling the S&M fantasies of not only her husband but a slew of rich lecherous men.

6.3

MagicScore

Angel Guts: Red Vertigo

1988

Nami is a nurse and the unwilling object of her patients' lust. When she is hit by a car whilst fleeing from the home of her unfaithful boyfriend, the driver of the car takes her as a sexual prisoner.

6.1

MagicScore

Flower & Snake

1974

Shizuka is the aristocratic wife of the president of a large company. When she wants to divorce her domineering husband, he orders his employee Yoshi, the son of an adult toy store owner, to train his wife to become sexually submissive.

5.4

MagicScore

Girl Hell 1999

1999

Misaki is an innocent woman whose mother is gone and her sister is disabled from a car accident. Her father sexually molests the two girls, and Misaki, her sister, and a friend turn to prostitution. It's only a matter of time before Misaki reaches breaking point.

5.5

MagicScore

Ecstasy of the Angels

1972

A militant revolutionary group is torn apart by betrayal as its members descend into paranoia and sexual decadence.

5.2

MagicScore

Female Leopard

1985

A young and beautiful woman goes to stay with her "eccentric" brother in the country. He - a crazed millionaire painter - is entranced by his sister's beauty, the very reason they were separated in their youth. Unable to hide his yearning for his own flesh and blood, the lady of the house decides to take matters into her own hands to preserve her status...

5.1

MagicScore

#10

Tokyo Decadence

1992

A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She's unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married.

5.9

MagicScore

#11

Sex and Fury

1973

Sex & Fury chronicles Ocho's exploits as she searches for her father's killers, each identified by unique tattoos on their backs (a deer, a boar, and a butterfly). Along the way, she also crosses paths with Shonusuke, a radical set on murdering prominent politician Kurokawa and Christina, an American spy posing as a gambler.

6.2

MagicScore

#12

Orgies of Edo

1969

Three stories of moral sickness set during Japan’s prosperous Genroku era are told in this bloody follow-up to the sexploitation classic Shogun’s Joy of Torture, the politically incorrect moral lessons paint a trio of tales of tragic heroines caught up in violence, sadomasochism, incest and torture.

5.6

MagicScore

#13

The Japanese Wife Next Door

2004

Office worker Takashi shares a drink one night with two women: Ryoko and Sakura. Fate intervenes and he subsequently ends up marrying Sakura. The newlywed couple move into Takashi’s family home (shared with his sister, father and grandfather), but Sakura’s nymphomaniac sex drive soon starts to cause tensions.

4.8

MagicScore

#14

Singapore Sling

1990

Singapore Sling is chasing after Laura, a romantic memory from his past. One night he finds himself in a mysterious villa, watching two women bury a body. He falls into their trap and, in an atmosphere of isolation and decadence, the trio act out insane pleasure games and a ritual of blood and murder.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

Thriller: A Cruel Picture

1973

Madeleine, rendered mute after being sexually assaulted as a youth, accepts a lift from a wealthy and sadistic pimp who soon enslaves her into his prostitution racket. Despite her limited means, Madeleine embarks on a bloody road to revenge against her captors.

6.4

MagicScore

#16

The Iron Rose

1973

A young couple out for a walk decide to take a stroll through a large cemetery. As darkness begins to fall they realize they can't find their way out, and soon their fears begin to overtake them.

6.2

MagicScore

#17

Sliver

1993

A woman moves into a Manhattan apartment, where she learns that the previous tenant's life ended under mysterious circumstances.

5.6

MagicScore

#18

The Night of the Hunted

1980

A woman with no memories runs in fear through the night when she is rescued by a man passing by. They will both have to figure out who her mysterious enemies are and what they want to achieve.

5.4

MagicScore

#19

Daughters of Eve

1985

In the remote countryside of Ilongo, various women are sexually abused by local men. Two sisters meet Simon, the most attractive man in the village, and fight over him - one constantly haunted by Catholic dogma because of the abuse she suffered previously.

5.0

MagicScore

#20

Two Orphan Vampires

1997

A pair of teenage girls, who are blind by day, but when the sun goes down, they roam the streets to quench their thirst for blood.

4.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Transgressor?

The top films similar to The Transgressor by MovieMagicScore are Cat People (6.0), Visions of Ecstasy (5.2), Love Letters of a Portuguese Nun (5.7). Each shares drama/horror/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Transgressor worth watching?

The Transgressor holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.4/10 from 61 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Transgressor?

The Transgressor (1974) is a drama, horror, thriller film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, starring Yumi Takigawa, Emiko Yamauchi, Yayoi Watanabe.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Transgressor?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Transgressor

This ranked list pairs The Transgressor (1974), a drama and horror and thriller film from Norifumi Suzuki, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Yumi Takigawa take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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