A Normal Woman is a psychological thriller drama film directed by Lucky Kuswandi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Andri Cung. The Netflix film follows Milla, a socialite who mysteriously develops a rash, and as it spreads, she begins fearing getting rejected by her own husband and family. A Normal Woman stars Marissa Anita, Dion Wiyoko, Giselle Anastasia, Mima Shafa, and Widyawati. So, if you loved the thrilling psychological story, intense drama, and compelling characters in Netflix’s A Normal Woman, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Safe (Rent on Prime Video)
Safe is a psychological thriller drama film written and directed by Todd Haynes. The 1995 film follows Carol White, a suburban housewife leading an ordinary life as she inexplicably develops various allergies. Things soon get worse as her health deteriorates with no cure in sight. Safe stars Julianne Moore, Peter Friedman, Xander Berkeley, Susan Norman, Kate McGregor-Stewart, and James LeGros.
Swallow (AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Swallow is a psychological thriller film written and directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis. The 2019 film follows Hunter Conrad, a young woman who marries into a wealthy family, but because of an unhappy marriage and a miserable family life, she soon develops an obsession with swallowing inanimate objects. Swallow stars Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Elizabeth Marvel, David Rasche, and Denis O’Hare.
Repulsion (Tubi, Plex, & Rent on Prime Video)
Repulsion is a British psychological horror thriller film directed by Roman Polanski, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Gérard Brach and David Stone. The 1965 film follows Carol, a psychologically troubled young woman who begins to have nightmarish experiences when she is left alone in the apartment where she lives with her sister. Repulsion stars Catherine Deneuve, Ian Hendry, John Fraser, Patrick Wymark, and Yvonne Furneaux.
Horse Girl (Netflix)
Horse Girl is a psychological thriller drama film directed by Jeff Baena, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Alison Brie. The 2020 film follows Sarah, an introverted woman who is obsessed with her horse and supernatural crime shows, but her life takes a drastic turn when her dreams slowly become reality. Horse Girl stars Alison Brie, Debby Ryan, John Reynolds, Molly Shannon, John Ortiz, Paul Reiser, and Matthew Gray Gubler.
She Dies Tomorrow (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
She Dies Tomorrow is a psychological horror thriller film written and directed by Amy Seimetz. The 2020 film is set in a small town, and it follows Amy, a young woman who somehow becomes convinced that she will die tomorrow, and soon her belief spreads through town like wildfire. She Dies Tomorrow stars Kate Lyn Sheil, Jane Adams, Kentucker Audley, Katie Aselton, Chris Messina, Tunde Adebimpe, and Jennifer Kim.
Black Swan (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Black Swan is a psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay co-written by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, and John McLaughlin. The 2010 film follows Nina, a ballerina obsessed with perfection, as she is chosen to play the coveted role of the White Swan, but the pressure results in her slowly losing her mind, and things get even darker after the artistic director suggests that someone else might be better suited for the role. Black Swan stars Nina Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder.
Raw (Buy on Amazon)
Raw is a French coming-of-age body horror drama film written and directed by Julia Ducournau. The 2016 film follows Justine, a young vegetarian girl who abandons her principles in her first week of veterinary school as she eats raw meat, but this brings about unexpected consequences as she begins craving human flesh. Raw stars Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, and Laurent Lucas.