Movies like The Consultant (2022)
The best movies like The Consultant (2022) are Hider in the House (1989), Asylum (2005) and The Infernal Machine (2022). If The Consultant hooked you with its thriller, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSavaged (2014)6.6/10 from 229 votes
- NewestRedwood Diaries (2026)Released 2026
Hider in the House (1989)
A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAsylum (2005)
A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Infernal Machine (2022)
Reclusive and controversial author Bruce Cogburn is drawn out of hiding by an obsessive fan, forcing the novelist to confront a past that he thought he could escape, and to account for events set in motion by his bestseller decades earlier. Cogburn's search for who is behind the manipulation and mental torment he encounters leads to an emotional roller-coaster ride full of fear and danger, where things are not always as clear as they seem to be, and where past deeds can have dire consequences.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRise of the Footsoldier 3 (2017)
In the late 1980s, Pat Tate journeys from peddling pills in Marbella to his time in prison, where he solidifies his power before his release to reclaim his turf.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGod Is a Bullet (2023)
Vice detective Bob Hightower finds his ex-wife murdered and daughter kidnapped by a cult. Frustrated by the botched official investigations, he quits the force and infiltrates the cult to hunt down the leader with the help of the cult’s only female victim escapee, Case Hardin.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Resurrected (1991)
Charles Dexter Ward, a wealthy scientist, uses an ancient diary and human remains to begin a terrifying and bloody pursuit for immortality.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRampage: Capital Punishment (2014)
A man takes over a TV station and holds a number of hostages as a political platform to awaken humanity, instead of money.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSavaged (2014)
After thugs brutalize a deaf-mute woman, the spirit of an Apache warrior takes over her lifeless body and sets out on a bloodthirsty quest for revenge.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAccident Man (2018)
Mike Fallon, the Accident Man, is a stone cold killer. When a loved one is murdered by his own crew, Fallon is forced to avenge the one person who actually meant something to him.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNo Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990)
Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSouthbound (2015)
On a desolate stretch of desert highway, weary travelers — two men on the run from their past, a band on their way to the next gig, a man struggling to get home, a brother in search of his long-lost sister and a family on vacation — are forced to confront their worst fears and darkest secrets in these interwoven tales of terror and remorse on the open road.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisManiac Cop 2 (1990)
Undead cop Matt Cordell rises from the grave, and is after the criminals who murdered him in prison.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIn the Blood (2014)
When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisRise of the Footsoldier (2007)
Carlton Leach rises from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late '80s and early '90s.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMurphy's Law (1986)
A tough police detective escapes from custody after being framed and arrested for the murder of his ex-wife, and must now find the real killer and prove his innocence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFunny Games (2008)
When Ann, husband George, and son Georgie arrive at their holiday home they are visited by a pair of polite and seemingly pleasant young men. Armed with deceptively sweet smiles and some golf clubs, they proceed to terrorize and torture the tight-knit clan, giving them until the next day to survive.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStranger on the Third Floor (1940)
Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCheat (2023)
On the surface it's believed to be another urban legend - a supernatural being from the afterlife is violently killing anyone who cheats on their significant other in the small college town of Silvercreek, Pennsylvania. But the town's unusually high suicide rate is finally convincing both locals and college students that everything is not as it seems. When Maeve - a female college student - sleeps with Charlie, the married man of the host family she is staying with, both sense the deadly curse is closing in on them. Unable to get anyone to believe them, Maeve and Charlie seek out a local history student to help find answers and figure out a way to defend themselves. It all comes undone, however, as several people are horrifically killed by the savage being - one-by-one at a rapid pace. Eventually, Maeve, Charlie and the few survivors band together in an attempt to defeat the monster once and for all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Rookie (1990)
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisVillains (2019)
When their car breaks down, a couple on the run headed southbound for a fresh start in the Sunshine State break into a nearby house looking for a new set of wheels. What they find instead is a dark secret, and a sweet-as-pie pair of homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRedwood Diaries (2026)
When strange entries begin appearing in her diary written in handwriting that isn't hers, new student Evie Quinn is pulled into a chilling mystery as the messages reveal secrets, predict impossible events, and point toward a truth someone has desperately tried to bury.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Skyline (2010)
When strange lights descend on the city of Los Angeles, people are drawn outside like moths to a flame where an extraterrestrial force threatens to swallow the entire human population off the face of the Earth. Now the band of survivors must fight for their lives as the world unravels around them.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
SnoozefestMovies like thisEvery Breath We Take (2026)
A murder investigation in a small rural town, marked by silences and loyalties, uncovers old secrets. Adoniran, a respected investigator, sees his life collapse when he goes from agent to prime suspect. While trying to prove his innocence, Saulo, Special Agent of Internal Affairs, returns to his hometown and must confront memories he would rather forget. Inner conflicts, fragile alliances, and unresolved recollections make the search for truth increasingly dangerous.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Vasantha Mullai (2023)
Rudhra, who works tirelessly for a successful career and money, and suffering from blackout disorders, goes on a romantic journey to a hill station with his girlfriend Nita, trying to spend some quality time . On the way, he stays at the Vasantha Mullai Motel. The events that unfold in a single night drive Rudhra insane and take him on a roller coaster ride.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Manidhargal (2025)
A Suspense Thriller drama film about six friends who get together for a night of drinking and how, over the next six hours, a small trap they encounter explodes into a big problem. The core idea revolves around the ever-changing human psyche and the emotional rollercoaster it undergoes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Overtime (2021)
In an office late at night, an employee by the name of Reza is working overtime alone. After some time, he gets bored and goes on his social media. Every post he encounters that is uninteresting to him is commented negatively through forms of insults or satire. After a while, he finds a video of a girl who wants to kill herself. Reza comments on the post and is later DM-ed by a girl who then sends photos of him in the office. Reza becomes afraid and so he attempts to leave the building.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Abduct (2025)
A woman's peaceful mountain getaway takes a bizarre turn when her boyfriend disappears, and a random naked man shows up claiming to be him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Fisherman's Burden (2024)
A father-and-son fishing duo find a briefcase of criminal money in a river and are chased by both the police and the criminals.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
404 (2022)
Luciel is obsessed with discovering the meaning of his nightmares, but when he gets closer to understanding the secret behind it all, his reality begins to distort.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Consultant?
The closest matches to The Consultant are Hider in the House (1989), Asylum (2005) and The Infernal Machine (2022). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Consultant?
Start with Hider in the House (1989), the closest match to The Consultant.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Consultant?
Savaged (2014), rated 6.6/10 by 229 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Consultant?
Redwood Diaries (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Consultant?
Yes: Hider in the House (1989), Asylum (2005) and The Infernal Machine (2022).
How are movies similar to The Consultant chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Consultant, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.