Movies like The House by the Lake

Delivering simmering suspense, Cape Fear captures the chilling tension of a family terrorized by an ex-convict seeking vengeance. Fans of The House by the Lake would appreciate the shared themes of isolation and the threat of a predatory figure lurking in the familiar setting of one's home.

Fans of nail-biting home invasion thrillers like The House by the Lake will find the psychological horror of Funny Games both enthralling and haunting. This movie pits a family against two sadistic intruders, exploring the depths of human cruelty and the fight for survival.

Directed by David Fincher, Panic Room is a claustrophobic thriller featuring a mother and daughter duo trapped in their home's panic room as burglars search for a hidden fortune. Like The House by the Lake, it explores the themes of invasion and the lengths one will go to protect their family.

The Strangers provides relentless suspense as a couple facing a home invasion by three masked assailants. Its atmosphere of dread and the encroachment of danger into a space of safety make it resonate with viewers of The House by the Lake.

Hush is a taut thriller about a deaf writer who must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her secluded home. The isolated setting and the resourceful protagonist echo the themes found in The House by the Lake, offering a similarly intense experience.

When a Stranger Calls is a tense thriller about a babysitter who receives increasingly threatening phone calls from a stranger. It strikes a nerve similar to The House by the Lake, as both films play on the fear of being alone and targeted in a place that should symbolize safety.

Lakeview Terrace offers a gripping story of a couple who move into their dream home, only to be harassed by their neighbor, a stern LAPD officer. The underlying tension and the invasion of privacy connect this film to The House by the Lake, making it a compelling watch for those who enjoy neighborly suspense.