Movies like When Strangers Appear

No Country for Old Men features a man on the run after discovering a suitcase full of cash, with a relentless hitman on his trail. The stark thriller ambiance and the presence of a menacing stranger are reminiscent of When Strangers Appear.

Identity is a psychological thriller that involves a group of strangers stranded at a desolate motel during a terrible storm, leading to a series of murders and twists. Fans of When Strangers Appear will appreciate the mysterious atmosphere and the constant questioning of who can be trusted.

Joy Ride revolves around three youths on a road trip who become the prey of a faceless trucker after playing a prank on him. It shares the intensity and road thriller aspects with When Strangers Appear, keeping the audience on edge.

In Breakdown, a man searches for his missing wife after their car breaks down in the desert, while dealing with the local strangers who seem less than helpful. This thriller presents a similarly hostile environment and intense storyline as When Strangers Appear.

A classic road thriller, The Hitcher follows a young man who becomes the target of a deranged hitchhiker he's picked up. Like When Strangers Appear, it plays on the theme of danger associated with unfamiliar individuals.

Vacancy tells the horrifying tale of a couple who find themselves trapped in a sinister motel with little hope for escape. It taps into a similar vein of isolation and escalating fear that viewers find compelling in When Strangers Appear.