If you loved the darkly comedic and visually striking 'Thirst Street' (2017), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similarly captivating movies and shows that blend obsession, romance, and psychological tension. Whether you're drawn to its dreamy aesthetic or its unsettling narrative, these picks will keep you enthralled.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Description: A moody and atmospheric film that blends romance with existential dread, featuring a slow-burning narrative and a visually poetic style.
Fact: The film's soundtrack was composed by Jozef van Wissem, a Dutch lute player, giving it a unique and haunting musical score. It was shot in both Detroit and Tangier, contrasting urban decay with exotic beauty.


Berberian Sound Studio (2012)
Description: A psychological thriller that blurs the line between reality and illusion, using sound and visuals to create a disorienting and immersive experience.
Fact: The film pays homage to 1970s Italian giallo films, particularly in its use of sound design. It was shot in a real sound studio, adding to its authenticity.


A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
Description: A visually stunning and atmospheric film that blends genres, exploring themes of loneliness and desire with a surreal and poetic touch.
Fact: The film is often referred to as the first Iranian vampire western. It was shot in black and white to enhance its eerie and timeless quality.


The Duke of Burgundy (2014)
Description: A visually lush and emotionally intense drama that explores power dynamics in relationships, presented with a dreamy, almost hypnotic aesthetic.
Fact: The film was shot entirely on location in Hungary, and its production design was heavily influenced by 1970s European art cinema. It features no male characters, focusing solely on the relationship between two women.


The Love Witch (2016)
Description: A stylish homage to 1960s technicolor horror films, it delves into themes of love, power, and gender dynamics with a surreal and hypnotic visual style.
Fact: The film was shot on 35mm film to achieve its vintage aesthetic. All the costumes and sets were meticulously designed by the director, Anna Biller, to reflect the period accurately.


Personal Shopper (2016)
Description: A haunting and ambiguous film that blends psychological thriller with supernatural elements, exploring grief and identity through a slow-burning, atmospheric narrative.
Fact: The film was shot in multiple countries, including France, the Czech Republic, and Oman. It won the Best Director award at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, despite mixed initial reactions.


The Lure (2015)
Description: A surreal and visually striking film that blends dark fantasy with psychological drama, exploring themes of obsession and transformation through a unique, dreamlike narrative.
Fact: The film is a modern retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' but set in the underground music scene of Warsaw. It was Poland's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards.


The Beguiled (2017)
Description: A tense and visually sumptuous drama that explores power dynamics and repressed desires, set against a backdrop of gothic Southern atmosphere.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 1971 Clint Eastwood movie, but with a focus on the female perspective. It was shot in Louisiana, using natural light to create its lush, atmospheric look.


Under the Silver Lake (2018)
Description: A neo-noir mystery with a dreamlike quality, it explores paranoia, obsession, and hidden meanings beneath the surface of everyday life, wrapped in a visually rich and surreal package.
Fact: The film features numerous hidden codes and symbols, encouraging multiple viewings to uncover its secrets. It was inspired by classic Hollywood conspiracy theories and urban legends.


Thelma (2017)
Description: A supernatural thriller that explores themes of repression and awakening, with a dreamlike visual style and a slow-building sense of dread.
Fact: The film was Norway's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards. It features several scenes shot in real Norwegian landscapes to enhance its eerie atmosphere.
