10 Movies & Shows Like Woman (2016)

Description: A landmark psychological horror-thriller featuring a young female FBI trainee matching wits with a brilliant, manipulative killer. The film explores themes of power dynamics and survival.

Fact: Only the third film in history to win all five major Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay). The character Hannibal Lecter only appears for 16 minutes of screen time.

Description: A meticulous, fact-based crime thriller about the hunt for a serial killer, focusing on obsession and the psychological toll of unsolved cases. The film emphasizes procedural detail and mounting tension.

Fact: Director David Fincher insisted on perfect period accuracy, even recreating 1970s-era newspaper vending machines. The basement scene was shot 50 times to achieve the right level of tension.

Description: A tense, atmospheric thriller about parental desperation and moral ambiguity when children go missing. The film examines how far ordinary people might go when pushed to their limits.

Fact: The film's cinematography uses a distinctive gray-blue color palette to enhance its bleak winter setting. It was shot in sequence to help actors maintain emotional continuity.

Description: A dark, psychological thriller featuring a strong, complex female protagonist who navigates a world of crime and corruption. The film delves into themes of violence against women and personal vengeance.

Fact: The original Swedish title translates to 'Men Who Hate Women,' reflecting the book's central theme. The film's iconic opening sequence was created by the same team behind James Bond title sequences.

Description: A moody, character-driven crime drama that follows a single murder investigation across multiple episodes, exploring how violence affects families and investigators alike.

Fact: The series was originally developed as a Danish show titled 'Forbrydelsen.' The iconic rain-soaked Seattle setting became almost a character itself in the American adaptation.

Description: A British crime drama that examines how a child's murder devastates a small coastal community, focusing on emotional fallout as much as the police investigation.

Fact: The iconic cliffside location became a tourist attraction after the show aired. The production kept the killer's identity secret from most cast members until filming the reveal scene.

Description: A gripping psychological thriller that explores themes of manipulation, media scrutiny, and the complexities of marriage. The narrative keeps viewers guessing with its twists and unreliable perspectives.

Fact: The film's famous 'Cool Girl' monologue was almost cut for time but became one of its most memorable scenes. Author Gillian Flynn adapted her own novel for the screenplay.

Description: A psychological crime drama that uniquely explores both the investigator's and serial killer's perspectives, creating tension through character study rather than whodunit mystery.

Fact: Gillian Anderson's character was originally written as male before she was cast. The series was shot in Northern Ireland but set in Belfast, requiring careful avoidance of landmarks.

Description: An anthology crime series known for its philosophical undertones, complex character studies, and atmospheric Southern Gothic setting. Each season explores darkness through different investigative perspectives.

Fact: The first season was filmed entirely with natural light to maintain its gritty realism. The six-minute tracking shot in episode four was rehearsed for two weeks and completed in seven takes.

Description: A neo-western crime thriller set against a harsh winter landscape, dealing with violence against indigenous women and the struggle for justice in isolated communities.

Fact: The film was inspired by real unsolved cases of missing Native American women. The director wrote the script after visiting the Wind River Indian Reservation and learning about jurisdictional issues.