Ready or Not is a comedy horror film franchise co-directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay co-written by Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy. The first Ready or Not film follows Grace, a young woman whose life takes a horrific turn on what was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, after her new husband’s wealthy family reveals a sinister ritual she has to take part in to join their family. Ready or Not stars Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O’Brien, Elyse Levesque, Nicky Guadagni, Henry Czerny, and Andie MacDowell. So, if you loved the thrilling drama, bloody action, and compelling characters in Ready or Not, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Abigail (Rent on Prime Video)
Abigail is a vampire horror thriller film co-directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett from a screenplay co-written by Stephen Shields and Guy Busick. The 2024 film revolves around a group of criminals tasked with kidnapping the daughter of an underworld boss, but things take a turn when they discover that the daughter is actually a vampire. Abigail stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Alisha Weir, and Giancarlo Esposito.
The Menu (Prime Video)
The Menu is a dark comedy horror film directed by Mark Mylod from a screenplay co-written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy. The 2022 film revolves around a group of strangers as they head to a secluded island restaurant to eat food prepared by a renowned chef. Things take a turn when the chef and his crew begin to hunt the guest. The Menu stars Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo.
The Hunt (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
The Hunt is a satirical action horror film directed by Craig Zobel from a screenplay co-written by Nick Cuse and Damon Lindelöf. The 2020 film revolves around a group of strangers who are kidnapped, and when they wake up they discover that they are being hunted by a few powerful elites. Things take a turn when the strangers work together to hunt down the people who are hunting them. The Hunt stars Ike Barinholtz, Betty Gilpin, Emma Roberts, and Hilary Swank.
Blink Twice (Prime Video & MGM+)
Blink Twice is a psychological thriller film directed by Zoë Kravitz, who also co-wrote the screenplay with E.T. Feigenbaum. The 2024 film follows Frida, a cocktail waitress who’s invited to a private island by a tech billionaire with her friend. After a wild party, Frida begins to feel that she is forgetting something important. Blink Twice stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Kyle MacLachlan, Haley Joel Osment, Geena Davis, and Alia Shawkat.
Villains (Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Tubi, Plex, AMC+, & The Roku Channel)
Villains is a dark comedy horror film co-written and co-directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. The 2019 film follows Mickey and Jules, two amateur robbers who break into a house and discover something truly horrifying. When the sadistic homeowners become aware of their presence, they try to keep them from getting out. Villains stars Bill Skarsgård, Maika Monroe, Blake Baumgartner, Jeffrey Donovan, and Kyra Sedgwick.
The Babysitter (Netflix)
The Babysitter is a teen dark comedy slasher film directed by McG from a screenplay by Bran Duffield. The 2017 film follows Cole, a lonely teen boy whose only friend was his babysitter, Bee. Things take a turn when Cole discovers that Bee is part of a satanic cult that wants his blood. The Babysitter stars Samara Weaving, Judah Lewis, Hana Mae Lee, Robbie Amell, and Bella Thorne.
Cheap Thrills (Pluto TV, Plex, & The Roku Channel)
Cheap Thrills is a dark comedy thriller film directed by E.L. Katz from a screenplay co-written by Trent Haaga and David Chirchirillo. The 2013 film follows two friends who are pitted against each other by a rich couple in a dangerously escalating series of dares. Cheap Thrills stars Pat Healy, Sara Paxton, Ethan Embry, David Koechner, Amanda Fuller, and Brighton Sharbino.