Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Pencil

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

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#1
The Mirror Crack'd

The Mirror Crack'd

1980★ 6.1

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

Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim....

#2
Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes

1985★ 6.7

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

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. Whe...

#3
The Scarlet Claw

The Scarlet Claw

1944★ 7.0

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

When a woman is found dead with her throat torn out, the local villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspect...

#4
Thadam

Thadam

2019★ 7.1

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

The murder of a youngster creates confusion among a few cops when they find out that the one accused in the crime has a look-alike!...

#5
The Glass Key

The Glass Key

1942★ 6.6

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

A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign....

#6
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

1943★ 6.9

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

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the cr...

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