Movies like Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

While not a musical, The Prestige is a period piece that weaves a story of magical rivalries with twists and turns. The atmospheric tension and commitment to a dark, inventive narrative parallel Sweeney Todd, inviting audiences who cherish intricate plotting and the aesthetics of the Victorian era.

This early Depp-Burton collaboration spins a Gothic fairy tale about an unfinished artificial man with scissors for hands. Edward Scissorhands shares Sweeney Todd's focus on a misunderstood protagonist, stylized visuals, and a hauntingly beautiful score, appealing to an audience with a taste for the peculiar and poignant.

Burton's knack for dark fairy tales continues with Corpse Bride, employing his signature stop-motion animation. While more whimsical and less grim than Sweeney Todd, it still deals with themes of love and death, all set to a memorable soundtrack that fans of musical storytelling will surely admire.

With Tim Burton's gothic touch on display, Sleepy Hollow shares a visually enthralling and macabre aesthetic with Sweeney Todd. Both starring Johnny Depp, fans are treated to a darkly fantastical portrayal of the Headless Horseman legend, complete with mystery and the quintessential Burtonesque atmospheric intensity.

Adapting another musical for the silver screen, The Phantom of the Opera shares Sweeney Todd's combination of horror, romance, and song. Its grandiose theatrics and the tragic anti-hero storyline will resonate with those who appreciate the depth and drama of Sweeney Todd.

Revisiting the collaboration of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, Dark Shadows offers a blend of gothic elements, dark humor, and supernatural themes. This reimagining of a cult classic soap opera features a cursed vampire and his eccentric descendants, striking a similar chord with fans who revel in Burton's unique cinematic universe.

Another Depp-led vehicle, From Hell, plunges viewers into a Victorian-era thriller. This film unravels the tale of Jack the Ripper with gothic overtones and a brooding atmosphere comparable to Sweeney Todd's London setting, attracting those who have a bent for historical mystery and chilling narratives.