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10 Best Movies Like The Writer in the Trees

If you loved The Writer in the Trees, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Into the Labyrinth

Into the Labyrinth

2019★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Writer in the Trees for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When a kidnapping victim turns up alive after fifteen years, a profiler and a private investigator try to piece together the mystery....

#2
PorNO

PorNO

2010★ 4.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Writer in the Trees for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Max films his friends having lecherous fun at his own birthday party; unaware of how it will change his life. Just out of high school, by haphazard, he becomes a big porno producer...

#3
Bride of Re-Animator

Bride of Re-Animator

1990★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Writer in the Trees for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Unperturbed by the disastrous outcome of his previous meddling with the dead, Dr. West continues his research into the phenomenon of re-animation; only this time, he plans to creat...

#4
Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

Liberation: Direction of the Main Blow

1970★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Writer in the Trees for fans of War. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

This five part epic war drama gives a dramatized detailed account of Soviet Union's war against Nazi Germany during world war two. Each of the five parts represents a separate majo...

#5
Truth

Truth

2015★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Writer in the Trees for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s militar...

#6
The Tale of King Crab

The Tale of King Crab

2021★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Writer in the Trees for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Small town in Italy, end of the 19th century. Luciano, a drunk, doesn't fit in the town. Rebelion against authority and a forbidden love makes him to commit a crime accidentally. T...