Movies Like Thirst (1979)

Thirst is a 1979 horror, romance, thriller film from Rod Hardy with a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Faults and The Sacrament.

Horror Romance Thriller

Faults

2014

Claire is under the grip of a mysterious new cult called Faults. Desperate to be reunited with their daughter, Claire's parents recruit one of the world's foremost experts on mind control, Ansel Roth.

6.7

MagicScore

The Sacrament

2013

Two journalists set out to document their friend's journey to reunite with his estranged sister. They track her to an undisclosed location where they are welcomed into the remote world of "Eden Parish," a self-sustained rural utopia composed of nearly two hundred members and overseen by a mysterious leader known only as "Father." It quickly becomes evident to the newcomers that this paradise may not be as it seems. Eden Parish harbors a twisted secret. What started as just another documentary shoot soon becomes a fight for survival.

6.0

MagicScore

1BR

2019

When Sarah lucks into a sweet one-bedroom at Asilo Del Mar Apartments in Los Angeles, she thinks she's hit the jackpot. It's got plenty of space, friendly tenants, group BBQs and even a cute neighbour next door. All is not what it seems: loud noises start keeping her awake at night; her cat is missing; everyone seems to be a little too helpful and friendly, except for the weirdo, Lester. Soon, Sarah learns she didn't choose this apartment — it chose her.

6.0

MagicScore

Thirst

2009

A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.

7.1

MagicScore

Martha Marcy May Marlene

2011

After several years of living with a cult, Martha finally escapes and calls her estranged sister, Lucy, for help. Martha finds herself at the quiet Connecticut home Lucy shares with her new husband, Ted, but the memories of what she experienced in the cult make peace hard to find. As flashbacks continue to torment her, Martha fails to shake a terrible sense of dread, especially in regard to the cult's manipulative leader.

6.6

MagicScore

Vampyr

1932

A superstitious drifter stumbles upon an inn where a severely ill adolescent girl is slowly becoming a vampire.

7.3

MagicScore

Near Dark

1987

A farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars.

6.9

MagicScore

The Last Man on Earth

1964

When a disease turns all of humanity into the living dead, the last man on earth becomes a reluctant vampire hunter.

6.6

MagicScore

Blood of the Vampire

1958

A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.

5.7

MagicScore

#10

The Slaughter of the Vampires

1962

On their wedding night, a newlywed couple find themselves menaced by a bloodthirsty vampire.

5.2

MagicScore

#11

K-12

2019

Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school’s belligerent patriarchal conditioning.

7.7

MagicScore

#12

Holy Smoke

1999

While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.

5.7

MagicScore

#13

The Skeleton Key

2005

A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

The House of the Devil

2009

A young college student who’s struggling financially takes a strange babysitting job which coincides with a full lunar eclipse. She slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret, putting her life in mortal danger.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

The Empty Man

2020

On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.

6.2

MagicScore

#16

To the Devil a Daughter

1976

An American occult novelist battles to save the soul of a young girl from a group of Satanists, led by an excommunicated priest, who plan on using her as the representative of the Devil on Earth.

5.4

MagicScore

#17

Satan's Slave

1976

A young girl is caught up in a devil cult run by her evil uncle and cousin. She can trust no one and even people she thought were dead comes back to haunt her.

5.2

MagicScore

#18

Nurse Sherri

1978

A hospital nurse is possessed by an evil spirit, and proceeds to kill off the hospital's patients.

4.4

MagicScore

#19

1st Summoning

2019

Four student filmmakers set out to explore an abandoned building famous for its connection with the occult, but as their journey becomes littered with strange behavior and unexplained phenomena, it becomes clear the horror they are attempting to document may already be lurking among them.

3.6

MagicScore

#20

Cherry, Harry & Raquel!

1969

In a small border town, a sheriff and his 'associate', involved in an operation in which they divert marijuana through the border, must kill another smuggler who has gone into business for himself.

5.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Thirst?

The top films similar to Thirst by MovieMagicScore are Faults (6.7), The Sacrament (6.0), 1BR (6.0). Each shares horror/romance/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Thirst worth watching?

Thirst holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10 from 63 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Thirst?

Thirst (1979) is a horror, romance, thriller film directed by Rod Hardy, starring Chantal Contouri, Max Phipps, David Hemmings.

Where can I find more recommendations like Thirst?

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 Thirst

This ranked list pairs Thirst (1979), a horror and romance and thriller film from Rod Hardy, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Chantal Contouri 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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