10 Films to Sink Your Teeth Into if You Enjoyed 'Sinners'

By Shauna Bushe - April 23, 2025

Film - Feature

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners captivated audiences with a tonne of exceptional moments, moments that flooded your ears with melodic pleasure, distorted your vison with exploding fire and kept a hold of your attention with its phenomenal cast. If you’re a fan of such unforgettable, heart pounding cinema then look no further, we’ve accumulated 10 pieces of film that should deliver that same spine-tingling atmosphere.

From Dusk til’ Dawn (1996) Dir, Robert Rodriguez.

“The Gecko brothers are on the run, trying to seek safe passage to Mexico. They target a preacher man’s family, hijacking their RV and inadvertently find themselves in a vampire infested bar. There only chance of freedom is to survive until the sun comes up. From Dusk til Dawn mixes crime, horror and humour together for a blood-soaked ride.”

Sinners and From Dusk til Dawn don’t only share the theme of vampires but also share an ambiguous western vibe and a strong sibling dynamic. One cold and calculating whilst the other carefree, yet, both together entirely dangerous. It also mimics the main showdown being played out in a one location setting, desolated, with music and danger lurking in the shadows. Together both films act on loss, survival and temptation.

Get Out (2017) Dir, Jordan Peele.

“African American photographer Chris Washington visits his white girlfriend’s family only to unravel a disturbing secret lurking beneath their welcoming demeaner. Get Out skill-fully explores themes of racial exploitation and white privilege with other themes of dark humour and suspense.”

Fans of Sinners will commemorate Get Out for diving into cultural atrocities with a sharp tongue and unsettling visuals. The powerful message is felt through the tormented narrative. Both films are woven together with the survivors being black and the vampires being white, detailing a very twisted way of oppression. On top of that is how natural and unnatural the film perceives itself; the racial exploitation is abhorrent but directed so casually making the film incredibly uncomfortable to watch. Mixing in extreme horror elements, it gives that extra shred of nerves.

Jeepers Creepers (2001) Dir, Victor Salva.

“Siblings Trish and Darry are driving cross country when they make a terrifying discovery, leading them to become targets for an indestructible monster. Their road trip soon turns nightmarish as they fight to survive the monster’s hellish pursuit.”

If you’re easily encapsulated by tales of monsters and evil like those in Sinners, then Jeepers Creepers will keep you on the edge of your seat with its heart racing chase scenes and monster close ups. The sibling dynamic also mirrors that in Sinners, accompanied by an adrenaline fuelled fast-paced atmosphere and its hungry, dark persistent threat.

The Lost Boys (1987) Dir, Joel Schumacher. 

“Michael and Sam are brothers who move to Santa Monica with their mother. One night, Michael is captivated by Star, which leads him to be noticed by David, the head of a vampire gang. Micheal soon finds himself in transition and with his brother and new friends help he must fight against David to stop the transformation before it’s complete.”

The Lost Boys is stylish, with a fantastic soundtrack and strong brotherly bonds. The film mixes humour and horror, delivering a thrilling viewing experience. It resonates with Sinners through its observation of identity and family. The twins undergo crisis of identity due to the colour of their skin, for the brothers in The Lost Boys, their identity comes into crisis when faced with the temptation of eternal life. However, both sets of brothers never lose sight of each other and their families, detailing a strong connection that can never be broken despite whatever shape or form the devil may appear in. 

Candyman (1992) Dir, Bernard Rose. 

“Graduate student Helen Lyle investigates urban legends in and around Chicago’s housing projects, only to find herself entangled in the horrifying reality of the Candyman myth.”

If you were a fan of Sinners exploration of myths, love and social criticism then Candyman will be a clear fit for you. Engrossing you with its eerie atmosphere, gruesome body horror and Candyman’s relentless yearning for Helen. At its core the portrayal of Urban Legends presents a very fascinating parallel to the supernatural elements seen in Sinners, basically be careful what you wish for. 

Interview with The Vampire (1994) Dir, Neil Jordan.

“Louie has lost all hope after losing his wife and child, his dreary depression leads him to be found by Count Lestat, a vampire seeking companionship who eventually turns Louie into a creature of the night.” 

Whilst Sinners penetrates the exploitation and oppression of the American south surrounding the post-World War I era, Interview with the Vampire breaks down the devoutness of Victorian England with the tormented odyssey of a vampire’s stakes with immortality and weighing out the anguishing essence of time. Additionally, Sinners and Interview with the Vampire ache for something they want but cannot obtain, essentially forcing their way of life onto others because they are unhappy. You can empathise with both films. 

Nope (2022) Dir, Jordan Peele. 

“In Nope, a brother and sister discover something otherworldly in the sky, above their California home ranch, while a nearby theme park owner seeks interest in capitalizing upon it. The blend of sci-fi horror deepens though it’s other themes, curiosity and exploitation.”

If you enjoyed the suspense and supernatural abilities in Sinners, Nope will keep you compelled with its own daunting atmosphere and mysterious plot. The films unique take on ethereal phenomena offers a fresh twist on horror. Creating an engaging piece of cinema with help from its star ensembled cast and tense storyline. 

The Thing (1982) Dir, John Carpenter. 

“A research team find an alien creature has fallen from the sky and has begun hunting them down one by one. Things take a sinister turn when the crew realise it can take shape of any one of its victims,” 

The Thing is heavily influenced through-out Sinners third act. The terror of not being able to trust those around you in case they have become some other being entirely, the merciless pitch-black integral to the build-up of tension and the claustrophobic fog of suspense hanging over everyone’s head forcing their hand to make decisions that could very well risk their life. 

Abigail (2024) Dir, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyle Gillett.

“Six skilful criminals are hired to kidnap a wealthy man’s daughter, if they’re successful they will receive a large sum of money. Unbeknownst to them, they end up trapped inside impenetrable walls with a ballerina vampire and must survive if they want to escape.”

Abigail is a lot lighter than Sinners, but that being said it is still a great piece to sink your teeth into! With an engaging cast, a savage threat, crime, blood, it’s a horror fest for those who enjoy a blend of comedy and scares. Centring around a one location setting you grow close to the action, the characters, its unforeseen twists and turns collectively giving you a fantastic watch. 

Barbarian (2022) Dir, Zach Cregger.

“Barbarian a young woman arrives at her rental home to find it is already occupied by a stranger. Against better judgment she decides to stay, uncovering more than just an unwanted guest”.

The films nail-biting plot, stand out performances and unpredictable twists make Barbarian a solid watch. Both trust and survival instincts are pushed to the limit, deepening the film into much more than just a horror. The narrative changes into something much more outrageous, leaving you completely perplexed but moved and when a film can affect you thus strongly, it’s done its purpose.