Movies like The Watchers

Blue Velvet is a dark, surrealist dive into the underbelly of suburban America, following a young man who finds a severed ear and gets entangled in a disturbing investigation. Its exploration of voyeurism and the dark secrets hiding behind the facade of a quaint town will appeal to viewers who are drawn to the themes of The Watchers.

Disturbia modernizes the voyeuristic thriller genre by introducing a house-arrested teenager who starts spying on his neighborhood - only to suspect that one of his neighbors is a serial killer. If you're drawn to the suburban surveillance and suspense aspects of The Watchers, this movie will be right up your alley.

A film that sets the gold standard for voyeuristic suspense, Rear Window follows the story of a wheelchair-bound photographer who spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. Its gripping tension and exploration of the act of watching make it a must-watch for fans of The Watchers.

This thriller, directed by Brian De Palma, revolves around a sound effects technician who accidentally records evidence of a political assassination. For those keen on the idea of an everyman uncovering a conspiracy through surveillance, much like The Watchers, Blow Out provides a tense and cinematic experience.

This horror-comedy follows a teenager who discovers his next-door neighbor is a vampire. A blend of humor and scares makes Fright Night another companion piece for The Watchers' audience, who enjoy storylines about discovering dark secrets lurking in plain sight within their neighborhoods.

In The 'Burbs, a comedic twist on snooping neighbors, we follow Tom Hanks as his character becomes obsessed with the odd family next door, convinced they have committed a serious crime. For those who appreciate the lighter, more humorous side of neighborhood intrigue found in The Watchers, The 'Burbs offers laughs along with its mystery.