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.

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.

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.

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.