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10 Best Movies Like Blackmail

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

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#1
Trapped

Trapped

2002★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Blackmail for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When their daughter is abducted by experienced kidnappers, the Jennings turn the tables on their seemingly fool-proof plan....

#2
The Entitled

The Entitled

2011★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Blackmail for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Without the security of the job he wants or the future he dreamed of, Paul Dynan plans the perfect crime to help his struggling family – abduct the socialite children of three weal...

#3
Abigail

Abigail

2024★ 6.7

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

A group of criminals kidnap a teenage ballet dancer, the daughter of a notorious gang leader, in order to obtain a ransom of $50 million, but over time, they discover that she is n...

#4
Problem Child

Problem Child

1990★ 6.2

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

Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and eve...

#5
The Night of the Following Day

The Night of the Following Day

1969★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Blackmail for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A gang of four professional criminals kidnaps a wealthy teenage girl from an airport in Paris in a meticulous plan to extort money from the girl's wealthy father. Holding her priso...

#6
Palmetto

Palmetto

1998★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Blackmail for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After being released from prison on a bum charge, Harry Barber is out for payback to regain his lost two years. He's hired by Mrs. Malroux to fake the kidnapping of her stepdaughte...

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