Verity is an erotic psychological thriller film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay by Nick Antosca. Based on Colleen Hoover‘s 2018 novel of the same name, the 2026 film follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, as she is hired to be a ghostwriter for renowned author Verity Crawford after she suffers an accident that leaves her catatonic. Things take a turn when Lowen discovers Verity’s notes for her autobiography and discovers twisted secrets. Verity stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Córdova, and Brady Wagner. If you loved the thrilling drama, intense story, and complex characters in Verity, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
The Housemaid (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Housemaid is an erotic psychological thriller film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Rebecca Sonnenshine. Based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel of the same name, the 2025 film follows Millie Calloway, a young woman with a troubled past as she takes on the job of a live-in maid for a wealthy family. She soon finds herself caught up in a web of manipulation and discovers a dark hidden secret. The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins.
Rebecca (Netflix)
Rebecca is a British romantic thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay co-written by Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel, and Anna Waterhouse. Based on Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel of the same name, the 2020 film follows a young woman as she falls head over heels for a wealthy widower and marries him. Her happy life is interrupted by a manipulative housekeeper and the memories of her husband’s past wife. Rebecca stars Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Keeley Hawes, Ann Dowd, and Sam Riley.
Gone Girl (Rent on Prime Video)
Gone Girl is a psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher from a screenplay by Gillian Flynn. Based on Flynn’s 2012 novel of the same name, the 2014 film revolves around the sudden disappearance of Amy Dunne on her fifth wedding anniversary. Her husband Nick becomes the top suspect due to their deteriorating marriage and a series of suspicious items, including Amy’s diary. Gone Girl stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, and Carrie Coon.
The Girl on the Train (Rent on Prime Video)
The Girl on the Train is a psychological thriller film directed by Tate Taylor from a screenplay by Erin Cressida Wilson. Based on Paula Hawkins’ 2015 novel of the same name, the 2016 film follows Rachel Watson, a lonely and alcoholic divorcee who becomes obsessed with a couple she sees daily during her commute. When one of them suddenly disappears, she tries to search for her and discovers a connection with her own past. The Girl on the Train stars Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, and Allison Janney.
Shutter Island (Paramount+, Pluto TV, & Rent on Prime Video)
Shutter Island is a neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Laeta Kalogridis. Based on Dennis Lehane’s 2003 novel of the same name, the 2010 film revolves around US Marshals Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule as they are sent to a psychiatric facility on a remote island to investigate the disappearance of a patient. During the investigation, Teddy begins to suspect the higher-ups at the facility, but a darker secret is hidden just below the surface. Shutter Island stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, and Michelle Williams.
A Simple Favor (Rent on Prime Video)
A Simple Favor is a mystery thriller and dark comedy film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Darcey Bell, the 2018 film follows Stephanie Smothers, a vlogger and single mother who befriends the enigmatic Emily Nelson. When Emily suddenly disappears, Stephanie tries to search for her but ends up discovering dark hidden secrets. A Simple Favor stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, and Andrew Rannells.
Black Swan (Rent on Prime Video)
Black Swan is a psychological horror thriller film directed by Darren Aronofsky from a screenplay co-written by Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, and John McLaughlin. The 2010 film follows Nina Sayers, a perfectionist ballerina who is chosen to play the White Swan. Things take a turn when the artistic director makes her compete against her rival, Lily, for the role, which causes Nina to lose her grip on reality. Black Swan stars Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder.
Crimson Peak (Rent on Prime Video)
Crimson Peak is a gothic romance supernatural horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Matthew Robbins. The 2015 film is set during Victorian-Era England, and it follows Edith as she marries Sir Thomas Sharpe despite objections from her father. She moves into the Sharpe mansion but soon discovers her husband’s dark secrets. Crimson Peak stars Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver.
Jane Eyre (Rent on Prime Video)
Jane Eyre is a gothic romantic drama film directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga from a screenplay by Moira Buffini. Based on the 1847 novel of the same name by Charlotte Brontë, the 2011 film follows Jane, an orphaned young woman, as she gets a job as a governess at the imposing Thornfield Hall. She soon begins falling for her brooding employer, Mr. Edward Rochester, but things take a dangerous turn when she discovers his dark secret. Jane Eyre stars Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie Bell, and Judi Dench.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a psychological thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson from a screenplay by Amanda Silver. The 1992 film follows Peyton, a woman who miscarries due to the stress of her husband’s death, who was accused of sexual misconduct. Peyton blames the woman who accused her husband and poses as a nanny to infiltrate her life to take revenge. The Hand that Rocks the Cradle stars Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, and Ernie Hudson.