Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Trace

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

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#1
Hider in the House

Hider in the House

1989★ 5.8

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

A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in....

#2
Tyler Perry's Duplicity

Tyler Perry's Duplicity

2025★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Trace for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

High-powered attorney Marley faces her most personal case yet when she is tasked with uncovering the truth behind the murder of her best friend Fela’s husband. With the help of her...

#3
Black Widow

Black Widow

1987★ 6.2

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

Federal agent Alexandra Barnes believes that Catherine Petersen is a serial killer who marries rich men and then murders them for their money. But since Catherine is seemingly a ma...

#4
Frank and Penelope

Frank and Penelope

2022★ 7.3

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

A tale of love and violence when a man on his emotional last legs finds a savior seductively dancing in a run-down strip club. And a life most certainly headed off a cliff suddenly...

#5
Grudge

Grudge

2021★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Trace for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Ahead of a promotion, a police chief becomes entangled in a deadly incident and uncovers an intrigue fueled by grudge that threatens his colleagues....

#6
Like Minds

Like Minds

2006★ 6.4

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

A forensic psychologist must determine if a minor should be charged with murder....

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