Ben je op zoek naar films of series die dezelfde onheilspellende sfeer en psychologische spanning bieden als 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' (2017)? Dit artikel presenteert 10 titels die vergelijkbaar zijn in thema, stijl en intensiteit. Of je nu fan bent van het mysterieuze verhaal of de beklemmende atmosfeer, hier vind je zeker iets dat bij je smaak past.

Black Swan (2010)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller that blurs the line between reality and hallucination, focusing on obsession and self-destruction.
Fakt: Natalie Portman trained in ballet for over a year to prepare for her role, performing most of the dances herself.


Prisoners (2013)
Beschreibung: A gripping psychological thriller that delves into themes of morality, desperation, and the lengths one will go to protect their family.
Fakt: The film's intense atmosphere was enhanced by the decision to shoot almost entirely in natural light.


Under the Skin (2013)
Beschreibung: A haunting and visually striking film that explores alienation and the human condition through a surreal and unsettling narrative.
Fakt: Many of the scenes featuring non-actors were filmed with hidden cameras to capture genuine reactions.


The Babadook (2014)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film that uses its monster as a metaphor for grief and mental illness, creating a deeply personal and unsettling experience.
Fakt: The Babadook book featured in the film was created by the director and is fully functional as a pop-up book.


The Lobster (2015)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic and surreal exploration of human relationships and societal norms, blending absurdity with psychological tension.
Fakt: The film was shot in Ireland, and the cast had to learn to speak in a specific, emotionless tone to match the director's vision.


The Gift (2015)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller that builds tension through subtle manipulation and explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the past coming back to haunt.
Fakt: The film marks Joel Edgerton's directorial debut, and he also wrote the screenplay and starred in it.


It Comes at Night (2017)
Beschreibung: A tense and atmospheric horror film that plays with paranoia and the fear of the unknown, focusing on human behavior under extreme stress.
Fakt: The film's ambiguous ending was a deliberate choice to leave the audience questioning what was real.


Hereditary (2018)
Beschreibung: A deeply unsettling horror film that combines family drama with supernatural elements, creating a pervasive sense of dread.
Fakt: The miniature models featured in the film were all handcrafted by the protagonist actress in real life.


The Lighthouse (2019)
Beschreibung: A surreal and claustrophobic psychological horror film that explores madness and isolation through its stark black-and-white visuals and intense performances.
Fakt: The film was shot on 35mm black-and-white film stock to achieve its distinctive look.


Midsommar (2019)
Beschreibung: A visually stunning and psychologically intense horror film that explores themes of grief, isolation, and cultural rituals.
Fakt: The film was inspired by real Swedish midsummer traditions, though it takes many creative liberties.
