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15 Movies Like Zodiac

Loved Zodiac? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

The Bone Collector
#1

The Bone Collector

Lincoln Rhyme was the department's top homicide detective and leading expert in criminal forensics until an injury left him paralyzed, depressed, and incapable of working. But when a gruesome murder in Manhattan leaves detectives baffled, they call on Rhyme to help solve the mystery. Amelia Donaghy, a rookie cop whose quick thinking preserved a gruesome murder scene, is enlisted by Rhyme to be his on-the-scene forensics expert. With Amelia reluctantly acting as Rhyme's able-bodied go-between, the pair piece together cryptic clues the killer leaves behind at the scene of the crime, hoping to catch the grisly serial killer.

💡Why it's a match: Fans of Zodiac universally love this. It shares the exact same Edge of My Seat and Unpredictable cinematic traits and audience appeal.

The Last House
#2

The Last House

A family suddenly sealed inside their home must work together to survive against dwindling resources and the ominous threat keeping them trapped.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Zodiac.

Obsession
#3

Obsession

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Zodiac.

Soulm8te
#4

Soulm8te

After a ruthless tech giant acquires a small robotics company, a grieving engineer is tasked with testing their new AI companion. But when he attempts to reprogram her to be a truly sentient soulmate, she develops needs of her own—unleashing a relentless spree of precision-engineered mayhem.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Zodiac.

Nightcrawler
#5

Nightcrawler

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

Basic Instinct
#6

Basic Instinct

Catherine, a novelist with an insatiable sexual appetite, becomes a prime suspect when her boyfriend is brutally murdered -- a crime she had described in her latest story.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

The Little Things
#7

The Little Things

Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

The Woman in Cabin 10
#8

The Woman in Cabin 10

On a lavish yacht for an assignment, a journalist sees a passenger go overboard. But when no one believes her, she risks her life to uncover the truth.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

Cleaner
#9

Cleaner

Single father and former cop Tom Cutler has an unusual occupation: he cleans up death scenes. But when he's called in to sterilize a wealthy suburban residence after a brutal shooting, Cutler is shocked to learn he may have unknowingly erased crucial evidence, entangling himself in a dirty criminal cover-up.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

Kiss the Girls
#10

Kiss the Girls

Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

Carlito's Way
#11

Carlito's Way

Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

Chinatown
#12

Chinatown

Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

Righteous Kill
#13

Righteous Kill

Two veteran New York City detectives work to identify the possible connection between a recent murder and a case they believe they solved years ago; is there a serial killer on the loose, and did they perhaps put the wrong person behind bars?

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Zodiac.

The Guest
#14

The Guest

A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.

💡Why it's a match: Recommended because both films perfectly capture the Edge of My Seat and Unpredictable feel you're looking for.

Forgotten
#15

Forgotten

Jin-seok, 21-year-old, moves into a new house with his family. He suffers from a slight schizophrenia but he carries an ordinary life under the warm care of the family. His older brother Yu-seok is a decent college student, a mentor, and role model for Jin-seok. One night, his beloved brother is kidnapped by unidentified assailants before Jin-seok's eye. Jin-seok can’t recognize their faces, but can remember only the VIN that matches with no car. After long silence of 19 days, suddenly Yu-seok returns home, but remembers nothing which had happened in the meantime. And soon Jin-seok feels Yu-seok is a total stranger.

💡Why it's a match: Recommended because both films perfectly capture the Edge of My Seat and Unpredictable feel you're looking for.

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