If you enjoyed the intense thrills of 'Tiger House' (2015), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 gripping movies and shows that deliver similar suspense, action, and high-stakes drama. Whether you're a fan of home-invasion thrillers or edge-of-your-seat tension, these picks will keep you hooked.

The Desperate Hours (1955)
Description: A classic home invasion narrative where a family is held hostage by criminals, exploring power dynamics and the breakdown of domestic safety.
Fact: Humphrey Bogart's first villain role in over a decade. The entire story takes place in real time over about 24 hours.


Cape Fear (1991)
Description: A psychological thriller about a family terrorized by a vengeful outsider, featuring elaborate mind games and physical confrontations in domestic spaces.
Fact: Robert De Niro learned to play the saxophone for his role. The film's iconic score incorporates elements from Bernard Herrmann's original 1962 composition.


Panic Room (2002)
Description: A tense home-invasion thriller where protagonists must outsmart intruders in a confined space, emphasizing survival and resourcefulness under extreme pressure.
Fact: The film's set was built on a soundstage, with the entire house designed to rotate for dynamic camera angles. It was one of the first major films to use extensive digital effects for background environments.


The Strangers (2008)
Description: A chilling examination of random violence in a domestic setting, where masked assailants torment victims psychologically before physical attacks.
Fact: Inspired by real events including the Manson Family murders and a childhood experience of the writer having strangers knock on his door asking for nonexistent people.


The Collector (2009)
Description: Blends home invasion with elaborate traps, creating a deadly game where the intruder controls the environment and the rules of engagement.
Fact: Originally conceived as a prequel to Saw before becoming its own franchise. The lead actor did most of his own stunts, including being set on fire.


Kidnap (2017)
Description: A relentless pursuit thriller where a mother fights against time and multiple adversaries to recover her child, featuring intense vehicular sequences.
Fact: Halle Berry performed most of her own driving stunts. The film was completed in 2014 but shelved for three years due to studio financial troubles.


The Call (2013)
Description: Centers on a race against time to save a kidnapping victim, with the protagonist using technical knowledge and quick thinking to outmaneuver the antagonist.
Fact: The film's ending was reshot after test audiences reacted negatively to the original darker conclusion. The 911 call center set was built to exact specifications of real facilities.


The Purge (2013)
Description: Explores themes of home defense and moral dilemmas during a high-stakes siege, blending psychological tension with relentless physical threats.
Fact: The entire film was shot in just 20 days. The concept was inspired by creator James DeMonaco's frustration with traffic, imagining a world where all crime was legal for one night.


Don't Breathe (2016)
Description: A claustrophobic cat-and-mouse game where intruders become trapped with a far more dangerous adversary, reversing traditional home invasion dynamics.
Fact: The infamous turkey baster scene was almost cut for being too disturbing. The house set was built with removable walls and ceilings to accommodate complex camera movements.


Hush (2016)
Description: Focuses on a vulnerable protagonist using ingenuity to survive a violent home intrusion, with unique sensory limitations adding to the tension.
Fact: The entire film was shot in just 24 days. Director Mike Flanagan initially planned to make it with no dialogue at all before settling on minimal speech.
