Movies like Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon

This film chronicles the brief but impactful career of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a prodigious and troubled New York artist. Fans of Love Is the Devil will resonate with Basquiat’s exploration of the intersection of genius and self-destruction.

This film reimagines the story behind one of Johannes Vermeer's most famous paintings. It offers a speculative glimpse into the life of the artist and his model, echoing Love Is the Devil’s focus on the link between an artist's personal and creative realms.

Dive into the turbulent life of another acclaimed painter, Jackson Pollock, in this biographical drama. Similar to Love Is the Devil, Pollock explores the profound complexity of the artist's character, his volatile relationships, and his groundbreaking art.

Factory Girl follows the life of Edie Sedgwick, a muse of Andy Warhol, capturing the seductive, yet destructive energy of the art scene. Viewers who found Love Is the Devil's portrayal of artist and muse relationships profound will find similar themes here.

Frida delves into the passionate and bittersweet life of the renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Her artistic journey and personal struggles are portrayed with a visceral intensity that viewers who appreciated Love Is the Devil will find compelling.