Movies like Head Above Water

Gone Girl weaves a intricate tale of mystery surrounding a wife's disappearance and the media frenzy that follows, putting her husband in the spotlight as a suspect. This film's combination of marital tension, media scrutiny, and shocking twists will captivate those who enjoy the psychological complexity and suspense of Head Above Water.

The Coen Brothers' Fargo, with its mix of dark humor and criminal bumbling in a snowy setting, offers a captivating blend of the absurd and the violent. Fans of the tension and oddball elements in Head Above Water will find Fargo's morbid comedy and plot entanglements right up their alley.

Blood Simple is the Coen Brothers' directorial debut, a neo-noir crime film that dives into a twisted tale of murder and betrayal in Texas. Its intricate plotting and nerve-racking tension provide a similar experience to Head Above Water with a plot that thickens with every twisted turn.

A story of plans gone awry, A Simple Plan follows two brothers and a friend who discover a crashed plane filled with cash. As they devise a plan to keep the money, their scheme spirals out of control. Fans of Head Above Water will appreciate the moral quandaries and the snowballing consequences of bad decisions in this thriller.

Matchstick Men explores the world of con artists and the intricate scams they weave, only to find the tables turned in unexpected ways. Its clever script and the interplay between deceit and emotional truth invite comparisons to Head Above Water's own swirl of lies and comedy.

In Shallow Grave, the discovery of a large sum of money leads to a series of darkly comic and grisly events among three roommates. This movie's macabre humor and escalating paranoia are akin to the tense atmosphere of Head Above Water, making it a must-watch for fans.

Intersecting the comedy and thriller genres, Very Bad Things tells the darkly comedic story of a bachelor party gone horribly wrong. If the blend of humor and suspense found in Head Above Water kept you on the edge of your seat, you'll likely find this one equally twisted and entertaining.

The Last Seduction features a cunning and manipulative femme fatale leading her unsuspecting victims into a lethal web of deceit. With its darkly seductive narrative and similar noir elements, fans of Head Above Water will revel in the film's twisty plot and moral ambiguity.