Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 16, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Close Up

If you loved Close Up, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Brass Teapot

The Brass Teapot

2012★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close Up for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go....

#2
Road to Paloma

Road to Paloma

2014★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close Up for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

While Native American Wolf is being pursued by the FBI for having taken the law into his own hands, when his mother was raped and killed on their reservation he crosses paths with ...

#3
Hellion

Hellion

2014★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close Up for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When motocross and heavy metal obsessed, 13-year-old Jacob's delinquent behavior forces CPS to place his little brother Wes with his aunt, Jacob and his emotionally absent father m...

#4
Curve

Curve

2016★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close Up for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Clinging to a smooth, curved surface high above a sentient abyss, a woman tries to cover the few feet back to safety without losing purchase and falling to her death....

#5
Other Side of the Box

Other Side of the Box

2018★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close Up for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A couple receives a mysterious package from an old friend....

#6
Killer's Kiss

Killer's Kiss

1955★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Close Up for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Ra...

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