If you loved the darkly comedic and surreal vibes of 'Bees Make Honey' (2018), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that blend mystery, satire, and eccentric storytelling. Whether you're drawn to its quirky characters or its offbeat humor, these recommendations will keep you entertained.

Dogtooth (2009)
Description: Features disturbing family dynamics and psychological manipulation within an isolated setting, presented with stark visuals and unsettling humor.
Fact: The film was banned in Iceland for its controversial content. All the children in the film were actually adults playing much younger roles.


Berberian Sound Studio (2012)
Description: Creates psychological unease through its meta-narrative about filmmaking and reality, with a focus on sound design and surreal imagery.
Fact: All the gory sound effects were created using vegetables. The film contains no actual on-screen violence despite being about a horror movie.


The Neon Demon (2016)
Description: Shares a visually striking aesthetic and explores dark themes of beauty, obsession, and transformation through surreal, symbolic imagery.
Fact: The blood in the film was made to look black under certain lighting to maintain the movie's color palette. All the fashion in the film was created specifically for the movie.


A Field in England (2013)
Description: Features historical setting mixed with psychedelic visuals and themes of madness, creating a disorienting, dreamlike experience.
Fact: The entire film was shot in just 12 days. It was released simultaneously in cinemas, DVD, TV, and VOD - a first for a British film.


The Duke of Burgundy (2014)
Description: Shares a dreamlike quality and explores complex power dynamics in relationships through lush cinematography and ambiguous storytelling.
Fact: The film features a fictional butterfly species created specifically for the movie. All the sounds of butterflies were created using human voices.


The Lobster (2015)
Description: Shares a distinctive deadpan humor and surreal premise that critiques social norms through bizarre, allegorical storytelling.
Fact: Colin Farrell gained 40 pounds for his role. The film's unique concept came from the director's own experiences with dating and relationships.


The Love Witch (2016)
Description: Shares a surreal, visually rich aesthetic with a focus on female protagonists navigating darkly comedic and eerie narratives. Both films blend retro stylistic elements with modern storytelling.
Fact: The film was shot on 35mm to emulate the look of 1960s Technicolor films. All the witchcraft spells shown in the movie are based on real occult practices.


The Favourite (2018)
Description: Blends historical drama with dark comedy and absurdist elements, focusing on intricate power struggles and eccentric characters in a period setting.
Fact: The film used only natural lighting and candlelight for all interior scenes. Olivia Colman actually ate real cake in the vomiting scene.


The Beguiled (2017)
Description: Features a gothic atmosphere and explores themes of manipulation, power dynamics, and repressed desires within an isolated setting, much like the reference film's tone.
Fact: Sofia Coppola became the second woman ever to win Best Director at Cannes for this film. The entire movie was shot using only natural light.


The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
Description: Maintains a clinical, unsettling atmosphere while exploring themes of fate, morality, and the supernatural through slow-burn tension.
Fact: The actors were instructed to deliver their lines without any emotion. The film's title references the myth of Iphigenia from Greek tragedy.
