Movies Like The Fan (1981)

The Fan is a 1981 drama, horror, thriller film from Ed Bianchi with a MovieMagicScore of 5.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Borderline and Play Misty for Me.

Drama Horror Thriller

Borderline

2025

After escaping from a mental hospital, a violent sociopath named Paul begins a dangerous rampage targeting Sofia, a world-famous pop star. Obsessed with her, he takes Sofia hostage in her own home, acting under the delusional belief that they are getting married. Paul is desperate to prove his devotion, leading to a tense and unpredictable situation.

5.7

MagicScore

Play Misty for Me

1971

A brief fling between a male disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening, and perhaps even deadly turn when another woman enters the picture.

6.6

MagicScore

The Fan

1982

The hero-worship that Simone has for a pop singer is built to a crescendo until she passes out when she finally sees him up-close in a crowd of fans. She is later shocked when he lets her know that he does not love her.

6.6

MagicScore

Red Rooms

2023

The high-profile case of serial killer Ludovic Chevalier has just gone to trial, and Kelly-Anne is obsessed. When reality blurs with her morbid fantasies, she goes down a dark path to seek the final piece of the case’s puzzle.

7.1

MagicScore

Ingrid Goes West

2017

Ingrid becomes obsessed with a social network star named Taylor Sloane who seemingly has a perfect life. But when Ingrid decides to drop everything and move west to be Taylor's friend, her behaviour turns unsettling and dangerous.

6.4

MagicScore

Fan

2016

A man who bears a striking resemblance to a renowned movie star becomes an obsessive fan, but when his fierce love is spurned by the star, he decides to destroy the star's life and reputation.

6.3

MagicScore

Cinemania

2002

This documentary about the culture of intense cinephilia in New York City reveals the impassioned world of five obsessed movie buffs. These human encyclopedias of cinema see two to five films a day, and from 600 to 2,000 films per year. This is the story of their lives, their memories, their unbending habits and the films they love.

6.8

MagicScore

Fatal Attraction

1987

A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.

6.8

MagicScore

Angel of Mine

2019

A woman grieving over the death of her daughter loses grip of reality when she begins to think her girl may still be alive.

6.2

MagicScore

#10

Pet

2016

A man bumps into an old crush and becomes obsessed. After several failed attempts at winning her over, he kidnaps her and holds her captive underneath the animal shelter where he works.

5.8

MagicScore

#11

Alone With Her

2006

The harrowing story of a disturbed young man's attempts to win the affections of an unsuspecting young woman. When Doug first sees Amy, he instantly falls for her and begins to watch her every move, going so far as to set up spy cameras in her apartment. However, as his fascination grows into obsession he's no longer satisfied with just watching.

5.6

MagicScore

#12

Irresistible

2006

A wife and mother is consumed by the thought that her husband's co-worker is trying to win him away from her and their family.

5.5

MagicScore

#13

Twinless

2025

Two men who lost their respective twin brothers develop a growing friendship after meeting in a support group. However, both harbor long-hidden secrets that threaten to tear them apart.

7.3

MagicScore

#14

Notes on a Scandal

2006

A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.

7.1

MagicScore

#15

M/M

2018

Wayward Canadian, Matthew, crushed by the isolation of being new to Berlin, turns his sexual desires toward Matthias that spiral into a dark fixation of assumed identity. Soon, this obsessive power struggle between the two, careens toward brutal passion and violence in a bid for dominance.

5.5

MagicScore

#16

The Boy Next Door

2015

A recently cheated on married woman falls for a younger man who has moved in next door, but their torrid affair soon takes a dangerous turn.

4.9

MagicScore

#17

I Think We're Alone Now

2008

Every celebrity deals with his or her share of obsessed fans. "I Think We're Alone Now" is a documentary that focuses on two individuals, Jeff and Kelly, who claim to be in love with the 80's pop singer Tiffany. Jeff Turner, a 50-year-old man from Santa Cruz, California has attended Tiffany concerts since 1988. Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, he never had a girlfriend. Jeff spends his days hanging out on the streets of Santa Cruz, striking up conversations with anyone who has a moment to spare. Kelly McCormick is a 38-year-old hermaphrodite from Denver, Colorado, who claims to have been friends with Tiffany as a teenager. She credits Tiffany as the shining star who has motivated her to do everything in her life. Both Jeff and Kelly have been labeled stalkers by the media and other Tiffany fans. This film takes you inside the lonely lives these two characters, revealing the source of their clinging obsessions...

6.5

MagicScore

#18

My Salinger Year

2020

A college grad takes a clerical job working for the literary agent of the renowned, reclusive writer J.D. Salinger.

6.3

MagicScore

#19

Misery

1990

After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.

7.7

MagicScore

#20

Driving Licence

2019

A famous superstar needs to renew his driver's licence, and the motor vehicle inspector is a die-hard fan of his, but a series of misunderstandings causes a great deal of friction.

6.6

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Fan?

The top films similar to The Fan by MovieMagicScore are Borderline (5.7), Play Misty for Me (6.6), The Fan (6.6). Each shares drama/horror/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Fan worth watching?

The Fan holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.8/10 from 55 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Fan?

The Fan (1981) is a drama, horror, thriller film directed by Ed Bianchi, starring Lauren Bacall, James Garner, Maureen Stapleton.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Fan?

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

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About movies like The Fan

This ranked list pairs The Fan (1981), a drama and horror and thriller film from Ed Bianchi, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Lauren Bacall 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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