Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Bates Motel List
- Hannibal - Psychological horror series about the relationship between an FBI profiler and a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a cannibalistic serial killer.
- Psycho - The classic film that serves as the foundation of Bates Motel, focusing on the disturbing relationship between Norman Bates and his mother.
- The Fall - A gripping psychological thriller following a detective hunting a serial killer, exploring themes of obsession and mind games.
- Mindhunter - Based on true events, this series follows FBI agents who interview serial killers to solve ongoing cases, similar to Bates Motel's psychological depth.
- American Horror Story - An anthology series that explores dark themes with a mix of horror and psychological drama, reminiscent of the tone in Bates Motel.
- The Following - A former FBI agent teams up with the FBI to hunt a serial killer and his cult of followers, highlighting the complexity of criminal minds.
- Castle Rock - A psychological horror series set in Stephen King’s universe that delves into the darkness of its characters and their pasts.
- The Sinner - An anthology crime drama that investigates the motivations behind disturbing crimes, with a strong focus on psychological exploration.
- Dexter - Follows the life of a forensic expert leading a secret life as a vigilante serial killer, dealing with twisted family dynamics.
- You - A psychological thriller about obsession and the extremes one will go to for love, featuring dark themes and flawed characters.
- Ratched - A psychological thriller that explores the origins of Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, showcasing a dark and complex character.
- Sharp Objects - A psychological thriller about a journalist who returns to her hometown to cover a series of murders, uncovering dark family secrets.
- The Haunting of Hill House - A horror drama that explores trauma and family relationships, intertwining the supernatural with deeply psychological elements.
- Seven - A dark thriller that follows two detectives in pursuit of a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.
- True Detective - An anthology crime series that explores complex characters and their psychological struggles while investigating heinous crimes.
- Ozark - A crime drama about a financial planner who gets embroiled in money laundering for a drug cartel, showcasing dark family dynamics.
- The Killing - A crime drama that follows detectives investigating complex murder cases while delving into the emotional consequences of crime.
- Marianne - A horror series about a famous author confronting her demonic creation, featuring psychological horror elements similar to Bates Motel.
- The Blacklist - A crime thriller revolving around a mastermind criminal helping the FBI catch other criminals, exploring the psychology of crime.
- The Bridge - A crime drama that follows detectives from two countries investigating a murder on the border, exploring dark themes and character-driven narratives.
- A Good Woman is Hard to Find - A thriller showcasing a woman's desperate struggle for survival against a serial killer, highlighting themes of trauma and desperation.
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - A thriller that involves gripping investigations, complex characters, and dark themes surrounding violence and revenge.
- The Secret in Their Eyes - A psychological thriller that intertwines a cold case with complex human emotions and motivations, similar to Bates Motel's deep character exploration.
- Killing Eve - A spy thriller that centers around a cat-and-mouse game between an intelligence investigator and a talented assassin, exploring dark psychological themes.
- Black Mirror - An anthology series that explores dark and dystopian themes related to technology and human psychology, often with disturbing twists.
- Channel Zero - A horror anthology series inspired by creepypasta stories, focusing on psychological fears and horror similar to Bates Motel.
- The Perfect Guy - A thriller that delves into the consequences of a failed relationship and obsession, sharing themes of manipulation and control.
- Damien - A horror drama series following the adult Damien Thorn, exploring dark forces and his struggle against his destiny.
- The Most Hated Woman in America - Biographical drama examining the life of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, particularly her psychological impact and controversies, with a blend of dark themes.
- Gotham - A series that explores the origins of iconic characters from the Batman universe, highlighting criminal psychology and moral ambiguity.
- Scream: The TV Series - A horror series that reimagines the Scream franchise, focusing on teen drama and psychological horror elements that echo Bates Motel.
- Penny Dreadful - A gothic horror series that weaves together classic literary characters, exploring their dark backstories and psychological struggles.
- Locke & Key - A supernatural thriller that follows siblings who discover magical keys, exploring family dynamics and psychological trauma.
- The Lie - A psychological thriller about a father and daughter covering up a crime, delving into the darker aspects of familial relationships.
- One Hour Photo - A psychological thriller about a lonely photo technician who becomes obsessed with a family, examining the fragility of mental health.
- The Gifted - Explores themes of family, loyalty, and moral dilemmas in a world of mutants, with a focus on complex character relationships.
- Mr. Robot - A psychological thriller about a cybersecurity engineer with dissociative identity disorder who is drawn into a hacktivist group, exploring mental health and twisted realities.
- The Others - A haunting tale about a woman and her children living in a mansion, dealing with grief and dark secrets, akin to Bates Motel's eerie atmosphere.
- The Exorcist - A horror series that elaborates on the iconic film, exploring themes of possession and the psychological toll of evil.
- The Outsider - A miniseries based on Stephen King's novel that blends crime and supernatural elements, focusing on the psychological impact of investigations.
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 280351 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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1960 | United States of America | Horror | 726434 | 8.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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2013 | Ireland | Crime | 121468 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 344617 | 8.6 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 347486 | 8 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 92044 | 7.4 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 7 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 52125 | 7.5 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 141048 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2006 | United States of America | Crime | 784912 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 10 |
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2018 | United States of America | Crime | 306737 | 7.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
| 11 |
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2020 | United States of America | Crime | 72022 | 7.3 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
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2018 | Canada | Crime | 122663 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 295936 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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1979 | United States of America | Action | 940 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2014 | Mexico | Crime | 666957 | 8.9 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
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2017 | United States of America | Crime | 353176 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2011 | United States of America | Crime | 125250 | 8.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2019 | France | Drama | 18910 | 7.4 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
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2013 | United States of America | Crime | 282373 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2011 | Denmark | Crime | 77731 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2019 | Belgium | Crime | 5622 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | |
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2011 | Sweden | Crime | 499932 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2009 | Argentina | Drama | 224631 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2018 | United States of America | Action | 139270 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Crime | 650583 | 8.7 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-MA |
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2016 | Canada | Drama | 12126 | 7.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
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2015 | United States of America | Drama | 11359 | 5.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 8401 | 6.8 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
| 29 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 7425 | 6.1 | Movie | Released | ||
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2014 | United States of America | Action | 242290 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 45417 | 7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 132390 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2020 | United States of America | Drama | 99276 | 7.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 20940 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | R |
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2002 | United States of America | Drama | 132867 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2017 | United States of America | Action | 38191 | 7.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-14 |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 423930 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
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2001 | France | Horror | 397398 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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1973 | United States of America | Horror | 460727 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | R |
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2020 | United States of America | Crime | 100932 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
