Movies Like Madhouse (2004)

Madhouse is a 2004 horror, thriller film from William Butler with a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Suitable Flesh and Hellraiser: Hellseeker.

Horror Thriller

Suitable Flesh

2023

A once-esteemed psychiatrist helplessly watches her life spiral into a nightmarish maelstrom of supernatural hysteria and gruesome deaths, all linked to a seemingly unstoppable ancient curse.

5.3

MagicScore

Hellraiser: Hellseeker

2002

When the puzzle box is once again solved, Pinhead and his legion demolish all who dare oppose them. But standing in his way is the only person who has defeated Cenobites of the past.

5.0

MagicScore

Hangover Square

1945

When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.

6.9

MagicScore

Advantages of Travelling by Train

2019

After interning her insane husband in a remote psychiatric hospital, book editor Helga Pato returns home by train, where she meets a mysterious man who identifies himself as a psychiatrist.

6.5

MagicScore

Retribution

1987

After a depressed artist miraculously survives a suicide attempt, a series of horrific murders leads him to realize he may have been possessed by the vengeful spirit of a murdered gangster.

5.9

MagicScore

Persona

1966

A young nurse, Alma, is put in charge of Elisabeth Vogler: an actress who is seemingly healthy in all respects, but will not talk. As they spend time together, Alma speaks to Elisabeth constantly, never receiving any answer.

8.1

MagicScore

Limitless

2011

The life of an unsuccessful writer is transformed by a top-secret 'smart drug' that allows him to use 100% of his brain and become a perfect version of himself. His enhanced abilities soon attract shadowy forces that threaten his new life.

7.2

MagicScore

Man Facing Southeast

1987

A new patient mysteriously appears in a psychiatric ward. He claims to come from another planet to study humans and their behavior. The alien is gentle but criticizes humans for their harsh treatment of each other. The assigned psychiatrist is himself unhappy, and affected by the patient's insight. But he is ordered to treat the patient according to institutional procedure.

7.5

MagicScore

Kuttram 23

2017

A case involving the disappearance of a pregnant woman turns into a personal one for the cop who is tasked with investigating it.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Now, Voyager

1942

A woman suffers a nervous breakdown and an oppressive mother before being freed by the love of a man she meets on a cruise.

7.3

MagicScore

#11

The Jacket

2005

A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.

6.9

MagicScore

#12

Family Life

1971

A young woman, Janice, is living with her restrictive and conservative parents, who lead a dull working-class life and consider their daughter to be “misbehaving” whenever she’s trying to find her own way in life.

7.2

MagicScore

#13

The Caine Mutiny

1954

When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.

7.2

MagicScore

#14

They Might Be Giants

1971

After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.

7.0

MagicScore

#15

The Sentinel

1992

A medical intern finds himself drawn into a world of international intrigue after discovering a shrunken human head in his luggage.

6.5

MagicScore

#16

Berlin Calling

2008

A man tours clubs around the globe with his manager and girlfriend. On the eve of their largest album release he is admitted to a psychiatric clinic after overdosing at a gig.

6.8

MagicScore

#17

Black Jack: The Movie

1996

Black Jack is a master surgeon who possesses impeccable skills, enabling him to perform operations that are impossible for even the finest surgeons. He now is faced with his most difficult task to date and must challenge the limits of medical science...before it's too late!

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Barefoot

2005

A hedonistic bachelor - he is his rich family's black sheep - falls for a suicidal mental patient.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

Freud's Last Session

2023

On the eve of the Second World War, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud converge for their own personal battle over the existence of God. The film interweaves the lives of Freud and Lewis, past, present, and through fantasy, bursting from the confines of Freud’s study on a dynamic journey.

6.6

MagicScore

#20

Freud: The Secret Passion

1962

An examination of Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud's career when he began to treat patients diagnosed with hysteria, using the radical technique of hypnosis.

6.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Madhouse?

The top films similar to Madhouse by MovieMagicScore are Suitable Flesh (5.3), Hellraiser: Hellseeker (5.0), Hangover Square (6.9). Each shares horror/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Madhouse worth watching?

Madhouse holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10 from 152 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Madhouse?

Madhouse (2004) is a horror, thriller film directed by William Butler, starring Joshua Leonard, Jordan Ladd, Natasha Lyonne.

Where can I find more recommendations like Madhouse?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more horror recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Madhouse

This ranked list pairs Madhouse (2004), a horror and thriller film from William Butler, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Joshua Leonard take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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