If you loved the gripping suspense and dark allure of 'Thirst' (2024) starring Shay Mitchell, you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same intense drama, psychological twists, and thrilling narratives. Whether you're a fan of supernatural elements or edge-of-your-seat tension, these recommendations will keep you hooked.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
Description: Mixes horror, action, and teen drama, following a young woman balancing supernatural battles with personal struggles and relationships.
Fact: The show popularized the concept of a 'Big Bad' villain each season. It was initially a failed movie before being reimagined as a TV series.


Angel (1999)
Description: A darker spin-off exploring redemption, atonement, and supernatural investigations in an urban fantasy setting with complex moral dilemmas.
Fact: Originally conceived as a three-episode arc on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' the character became popular enough to warrant his own series.


Supernatural (2005)
Description: Long-running series about brothers hunting supernatural creatures while dealing with family bonds, personal demons, and apocalyptic threats.
Fact: Holds the record for the longest-running North American live-action fantasy TV series, spanning 15 seasons and 327 episodes.


True Blood (2008)
Description: Blends horror, romance, and dark humor, exploring themes of immortality, addiction, and societal outcasts in a supernatural setting.
Fact: Based on Charlaine Harris's 'The Southern Vampire Mysteries' book series. The show was known for its explicit content and unique Southern Gothic aesthetic.


The Vampire Diaries (2009)
Description: A supernatural drama with a strong focus on romance, mystery, and the struggles of immortal beings navigating human emotions and relationships.
Fact: The show was initially rejected by several networks before being picked up by The CW. It spawned two successful spin-offs, 'The Originals' and 'Legacies.'


Teen Wolf (2011)
Description: A supernatural teen drama blending horror elements with high school life, focusing on werewolves and other creatures in a small town.
Fact: Despite sharing a name with the 1985 film, the series is a complete reimagining with no connection to the original movie's continuity.


The Originals (2013)
Description: Centers on powerful, ancient vampires dealing with family dynamics, power struggles, and the consequences of immortality in a supernatural underworld.
Fact: Originally introduced as characters in 'The Vampire Diaries,' the Mikaelson siblings became so popular they got their own spin-off series.


Shadowhunters (2016)
Description: Urban fantasy following young demon hunters navigating a hidden world of supernatural beings, forbidden love, and ancient prophecies.
Fact: Based on Cassandra Clare's 'The Mortal Instruments' book series. The show faced cancellation after three seasons despite fan campaigns to save it.


Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018)
Description: Dark coming-of-age story about a half-witch torn between her supernatural heritage and human life, featuring occult themes and moral dilemmas.
Fact: Originally developed as a companion series to 'Riverdale,' it diverged into its own darker, more horror-oriented universe. Based on the Archie Horror comic series of the same name.


Legacies (2018)
Description: A supernatural coming-of-age story featuring young vampires, witches, and werewolves navigating love, identity, and dark forces at a magical school.
Fact: Serves as a second spin-off from 'The Vampire Diaries,' focusing on Hope Mikaelson, the daughter of characters from the original series and 'The Originals.'
