If you enjoyed the darkly comedic and unsettling vibes of 'Homewrecker' (2020), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 movies and shows that deliver similar themes of obsession, psychological tension, and twisted humor. Whether you're a fan of thrillers with a comedic edge or stories about toxic relationships, this list has something to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Fatal Attraction (1987)
Description: The quintessential thriller about the dangers of infidelity, featuring an obsessive lover who refuses to be ignored.
Fact: The famous bunny scene was almost cut for being too disturbing. The original ending (where Alex commits suicide and frames Dan for murder) was changed after test audiences found it unsatisfying.


She-Devil (1989)
Description: A darkly comedic tale of a scorned wife who meticulously destroys her husband's life after he leaves her for a glamorous romance novelist.
Fact: Meryl Streep was originally considered for the role of Mary Fisher but turned it down. The film was based on the novel 'The Life and Loves of a She-Devil' by Fay Weldon.


The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
Description: A psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect nanny with a hidden agenda of revenge against the family she works for.
Fact: Rebecca De Mornay's performance was so convincing that parents reportedly crossed the street when they saw her in public. The film's success launched a wave of 'nanny from hell' thrillers in the 1990s.


The First Wives Club (1996)
Description: A story of empowerment and revenge as three women unite to take down their ex-husbands who left them for younger women.
Fact: The film was based on a novel of the same name by Olivia Goldsmith. The iconic ending scene featuring the trio singing 'You Don't Own Me' was improvised.


The Sweetest Thing (2002)
Description: A raunchy comedy about female friendship and romantic entanglements, with themes of betrayal and self-discovery.
Fact: The infamous 'penis song' scene was almost cut for being too risqué but became one of the film's most memorable moments. It was Cameron Diaz's first R-rated comedy.


Obsessed (2009)
Description: A tense thriller about a happily married man whose life unravels when a temp worker becomes dangerously obsessed with him.
Fact: The climactic fight scene between Beyoncé and Ali Larter took three weeks to film. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a surprise box office success, earning nearly $75 million worldwide.


The Other Woman (2014)
Description: A dark comedy about betrayal and revenge, focusing on women who band together after discovering they've been wronged by the same man.
Fact: The film was originally titled 'The Other Woman: Love and Other Drugs' but was shortened to avoid confusion with another movie. It was shot in just 35 days.


Gone Girl (2014)
Description: A twist-filled thriller exploring toxic marriage, media manipulation, and the terrifying extremes people will go to for revenge.
Fact: Ben Affleck had to gain 30 pounds for his role to appear more 'schlubby' and average. The famous 'cool girl' monologue was almost cut for being too long but became one of the film's most iconic scenes.


The Girl on the Train (2016)
Description: A psychological thriller about obsession, unreliable narration, and the dark side of relationships, featuring a protagonist with alcohol-induced memory gaps.
Fact: Emily Blunt drank real alcohol for her drunk scenes to make her performance more authentic. The film's timeline was altered significantly from the novel to create a more linear narrative.


The Favourite (2018)
Description: A period drama with dark humor, exploring toxic relationships, manipulation, and power struggles between women vying for a monarch's attention.
Fact: The film used only natural lighting for all scenes, creating a unique visual aesthetic. It holds the record for most nominations (10) at the British Independent Film Awards without winning Best Film.
