If you enjoyed the eerie atmosphere and suspenseful storytelling of 'The Vineyard (2021),' you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same chilling vibes, mysterious plots, and gripping tension. Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers or supernatural horror, these recommendations will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Dirty John (2018)
Description: A true crime thriller about deception in wealthy circles, where a charming outsider infiltrates and manipulates an affluent family.
Fact: Based on the popular podcast of the same name. The real-life Debra Newell makes a cameo in the finale episode.


Sharp Objects (2018)
Description: A psychological thriller with Southern Gothic elements, focusing on a troubled protagonist returning to her wealthy hometown to uncover dark family secrets.
Fact: The series features an innovative editing technique where flashbacks and memories are subtly woven into scenes. Author Gillian Flynn has a cameo as a woman at a pig roast.


The Secret Garden (2020)
Description: A gothic-tinged coming-of-age story with lush visuals and themes of hidden secrets and emotional healing.
Fact: The film was shot on location at various historic estates in England, giving it an authentic period feel. It's the fourth adaptation of the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.


Big Little Lies (2017)
Description: A prestige drama about wealthy communities hiding dark truths beneath their perfect facades, with murder mystery elements.
Fact: The series was originally planned as a limited series but was renewed for a second season due to its popularity. The Monterey coastline plays almost a character itself in the show.


The Flight Attendant (2020)
Description: A darkly comedic thriller about a woman caught in a web of lies and murder, with unreliable narration and flashbacks revealing hidden truths.
Fact: The series uses split-screen techniques to show the protagonist's fractured mental state. It was filmed in multiple countries including Thailand and Italy.


Little Fires Everywhere (2020)
Description: Explores complex family dynamics and dark secrets in an affluent community, with a slow-burning tension that erupts dramatically.
Fact: The series was filmed in Los Angeles but set in Shaker Heights, Ohio - the hometown of author Celeste Ng. All eight episodes were directed by women.


The Undoing (2020)
Description: A high-society thriller about deception and appearances, where a wealthy family's perfect life unravels through a shocking crime.
Fact: The series was filmed in New York City during winter, with many scenes shot in actual luxury apartments. It was HBO's most-watched series of


The Act (2019)
Description: A disturbing true crime drama about manipulation and deception within a seemingly perfect mother-daughter relationship.
Fact: The series was filmed in Savannah, Georgia, standing in for the real locations in Missouri. It won Patricia Arquette an Emmy for her transformative performance.


Why Women Kill (2019)
Description: An anthology series exploring dark domestic secrets and murder across different time periods, with stylish production design.
Fact: The show features three interconnected stories set in the same house but in 1963, 1984 and


The Sinner (2017)
Description: A crime anthology exploring the psychological motivations behind seemingly random violent acts, often rooted in family trauma.
Fact: The first season was based on the novel by German author Petra Hammesfahr. Each season features a completely new mystery with different characters.
