12 Movies Like The Sixth Sense You Need to Watch
Craving eerie twists and emotional suspense? Explore 12 gripping picks like The Sixth Sense, from Arlington Road to The Black Phone, updated regularly.
If you’re hunting for movies like The Sixth Sense, you probably want that same mix of eerie atmosphere, emotional weight, and a twist that makes you rethink everything. This list brings together 12 picks that move from haunting drama to tense mystery and sharp thriller territory, with standout titles such as Arlington Road, The Minus Man, The Limey, Silent Fall, and The Black Phone. You’ll also find newer chills like Polaroid and The Wretched, plus the original 1999 classic that set the tone. Some lean into crime and action, while others stay quietly unsettling, but each one delivers a similar sense of suspense and payoff.
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Arlington Road
action · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Bedraggled college professor Michael Faraday has been vexed — and increasingly paranoid — since his wife's accidental death in a botched FBI operation. When a seemingly all-American couple set up house next door, Michael begin to suspect there’s more to them than meets the eye.
Directed by Mark PellingtonCast Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis, Robert GossettAmazon Prime Video -
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The Minus Man
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
When the quiet and amiable Vann Siegert drifts into town, no one suspects the evil that lies beneath the surface. Despite his easy charm, Vann is merely a reflection of what those he encounters want him to be. Soon, as locals start to disappear, it becomes clear that an eerie subtraction is at work in the sleepy hamlet.
Directed by Hampton FancherCast Owen Wilson, Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam, Dennis Haysbert, Alex WarrenStarz -
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The Limey
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine and an army of L.A.'s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.
Directed by Steven SoderberghCast Terence Stamp, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzmán, Barry Newman, Joe DallesandroAmazon Prime VideoStarzFreevee -
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Polaroid
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.
Directed by Lars KlevbergCast Kathryn Prescott, Tyler Young, Samantha Logan, Keenan Tracey, Priscilla QuintanaAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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The Wretched
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.
Directed by Brett Pierce, Drew T. PierceCast John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda, Jamison Jones, Azie Tesfai, Zarah MahlerNetflixAMC+ -
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Silent Fall
drama · mystery · thriller
Having seen the double murder of his parents, autistic youth Tim Warden is sent to therapy with controversial therapist Dr. Jake Rainer. Jake tries to probe the silent child about what he saw, but he gets more details about the Wardens' household dynamics from Tim's teenage sister, Sylvie. As he spends more time with the siblings, Jake learns that the Wardens' marriage was not as perfect as it seemed, and he uncovers other new details that might help solve the crime.
Directed by Bruce BeresfordCast Richard Dreyfuss, Linda Hamilton, John Lithgow, J.T. Walsh, Ben FaulknerFreevee -
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The Black Phone
horror · mystery · thriller
Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.
Directed by Scott DerricksonCast Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, E. Roger MitchellNetflix -
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The Bone Collector
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Lincoln Rhyme was the department's top homicide detective and leading expert in criminal forensics until an injury left him paralyzed, depressed, and incapable of working. But when a gruesome murder in Manhattan leaves detectives baffled, they call on Rhyme to help solve the mystery. Amelia Donaghy, a rookie cop whose quick thinking preserved a gruesome murder scene, is enlisted by Rhyme to be his on-the-scene forensics expert. With Amelia reluctantly acting as Rhyme's able-bodied go-between, the pair piece together cryptic clues the killer leaves behind at the scene of the crime, hoping to catch the grisly serial killer.
Directed by Phillip NoyceCast Denzel Washington, Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah, Michael Rooker, Michael McGloneAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Resurrection
crime · drama · horror · mystery · thriller
A jaded homicide detective has been put on the case of a ruthless killer in the city of Chicago, who leaves a trail of horribly mutilated and dismembered corpses along with perversely ironic biblical quotes.
Directed by Russell MulcahyCast Mike Anscombe, Jeff J.J. Authors, Patrick Chilvers, David Cronenberg, Jayne EastwoodFreevee -
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Ratcatcher
drama
James Gillespie is 12 years old. The world he knew is changing. Haunted by a secret, he has become a stranger in his own family. He is drawn to the canal where he creates a world of his own. He finds an awkward tenderness with Margaret Anne, a vulnerable 14 year old expressing a need for love in all the wrong ways, and befriends Kenny, who possesses an unusual innocence in spite of the harsh surroundings.
Directed by Lynne RamsayCast Tommy Flanagan, Mandy Matthews, William Eadie, Michelle Stewart, Lynne Ramsay Jr.Max -
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Final Destination
horror · thriller
After a teenager has a terrifying vision of him and his friends dying in a plane crash, he prevents the accident only to have Death hunt them down, one by one.
Directed by James WongCast Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith, Kristen Cloke, Daniel RoebuckMax -
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Sleepy Hollow
fantasy · horror · mystery
Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the decapitations of three people – murders the townsfolk attribute to a legendary specter, The Headless Horseman.
Directed by Tim BurtonCast Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson, Michael Gambon, Casper Van DienParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a slow-burn mystery, a dark crime story, or a supernatural thriller with real emotional stakes, this lineup gives you plenty to explore. From the unsettling tension of Arlington Road to the modern dread of The Black Phone, the selections here cover a wide range while staying true to the mood that made the original so memorable. Bookmark this page if you’re building a watchlist, because it’s updated regularly as new titles earn a spot. When you’re ready for another eerie story with a strong hook, come back and pick your next watch from the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to The Sixth Sense?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026