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Forgotten
Chang Hang-jun · Film · 2017
If you were captivated by the fractured reality of Forgotten, these stories explore how hidden secrets dismantle your sense of truth.
Books on the same thread
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
Rick Riordan · Book · 2010
If Forgotten hit, The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) shares the thread.
The Tenant
Freida McFadden · Book · 2025
Much like the unsettling domestic tension in Forgotten, this thriller centers on gaslighting and hidden identities that force you to question the reliability of those closest to you.
Left Behind
Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins · Book · 1996
If Forgotten hit, Left Behind shares the thread.
The Possessed
Lisa J. Smith · Book · 1995
If Forgotten hit, The Possessed shares the thread.
Series on the same thread
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2018
The Haunting of Hill House shares the intense focus on family trauma found in Forgotten, using the architecture of a home to mirror internal mental states and dark secrets.
Another
Series · 2012
Just as the protagonist of Forgotten struggles to decipher his surroundings, this series traps you in a school environment where an atmosphere of dread hides a deeply unsettling truth.
Mouse
Series · 2021
If the psychological manipulation in Forgotten kept you guessing, this drama offers a similar deep dive into trauma and moral ambiguity, challenging everything you think you know about its characters.
IT: Welcome to Derry
Andy Muschietti · Series · 2025
The mystery of unexplained events in Forgotten finds a dark counterpart here, as a group of people confront long-buried secrets that threaten to ruin their quiet lives.
Podcasts on the same thread
Unexplained
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
If Forgotten hit, Unexplained shares the thread.
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
If Forgotten hit, To Live and Die in LA shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Forgotten based on a true story?
The film Forgotten is a fictional thriller directed by Chang Hang-jun. It follows the story of a student named Jin-seok who suspects his brother Yoo-seok and family are involved in mysterious events after moving into a new home in 1997 Seoul.
What is the setting of the movie Forgotten?
Forgotten is set in Seoul, South Korea, during the year 1997. The plot centers on a student named Jin-seok and his family as they move into a new house where they encounter unexplained and frightening events that threaten their lives.
Does Forgotten focus on the character Jin-seok?
Yes, Forgotten centers on the young and anxious student Jin-seok. As mysterious events occur following his family's move to a new home, Jin-seok begins to question his own sanity while trying to understand the strange occurrences happening around him and his brother.
Is the brother Yoo-seok a main character in Forgotten?
Yoo-seok is a central figure in Forgotten as the successful older brother of the protagonist, Jin-seok. After the family moves to a new home in 1997 Seoul, Yoo-seok is involved in the unexplained and frightening events that cause Jin-seok to fear for their safety.