You’ll never believe the twists in this cult classic Korean thriller — watch it now before it leaves Netflix

The first time I watched Park Chan-wook’s “Oldboy,” nearly 20 years ago, I didn’t know what to expect, other than something bizarre and crazy.

That’s probably the best way to experience the South Korean cult classic since it delivers some of the most audacious twists in cinema history. If you’ve never seen “Oldboy,” you have until March 24 to catch it on Netflix, and all you really need to know is that it’s a dark, visually stunning thriller with intense performances and a fascinatingly warped sensibility.

Even if, like me, you’ve seen “Oldboy” before, it’s rewarding in a different and equally exciting way to watch it again. Like the best movies with memorable twists, “Oldboy” isn’t just about the trickery of surprising viewers with a development they didn’t see coming.