Movies like The Tie That Binds

Exploring the disturbingly dark side of a child's psyche, The Good Son stars Macaulay Culkin as a seemingly angelic boy harboring a malevolent streak. Similar to The Tie That Binds, it deals with themes of family horror and the complex nature of seemingly innocent relationships.

Orphan showcases the terrifying tale of a couple who adopt a mysterious 9-year-old girl after losing their baby. The themes of adoption and the dark past of children echo The Tie That Binds, catering to viewers who appreciate a blend of psychological drama and horror.

Directed by Ben Affleck, this intense drama follows two detectives searching for a missing girl. Though differing in plot from The Tie That Binds, it shares a common thread in exploring the lengths to which individuals will go to protect a child.

Flightplan is a high-stakes thriller that stars Jodie Foster as a mother whose daughter disappears mid-flight. Like The Tie That Binds, it taps into the primal fears of parents and their desperation to keep their children safe against insurmountable odds.

With its plot centering around a serial killer who insinuates himself into families by marrying widows with children, The Stepfather provides a similar chilling narrative to The Tie That Binds, where the sanctity of family becomes a backdrop for terror.

Directed by Brian De Palma, Raising Cain stars John Lithgow in a psychological thriller about a man with a split personality disorder. Fans of The Tie That Binds will appreciate the complex narrative of family secrets and the tension-filled exploration of a parent's worst nightmare.

In this gripping thriller, a divorced father discovers his son's alarming accusation about his new stepfather holds more truth than anyone is willing to believe. Like The Tie That Binds, Domestic Disturbance delves into family conflict and the protective instincts that come with parenthood.