Loved Glass Onion? Here's what to watch next

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery has been generating a ton of buzz among movie buffs, and after a successful limited run in theaters, audiences finally have the chance to stream it at home.

Glass Onion premiered on Netflix on December 23 after a limited theatrical release.
Glass Onion premiered on Netflix on December 23 after a limited theatrical release.  © collage: IMAGO / Picturelux

Glass Onion is another whodunit film in the Knives Out franchise from director Rian Johnson, featuring Daniel Craig's return as the quirky Detective Benoit Blanc.

In his newest adventure, Blanc travels to a private island in Greece, where a murder occurs during a tech billionaire's getaway with his eclectic group of friends.

The film's star-studded ensemble includes Edward Norton, Kathryn Hahn, Janelle Monáe, and Kate Hudson.

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If you've already watched and loved Glass Onion, here's some more clever, classic thrillers to keep you on the bandwagon.

Deathtrap (1982)

Death Trap is a classic whodunit with a similar tone to Glass Onion.
Death Trap is a classic whodunit with a similar tone to Glass Onion.  © IMAGO / Everett Collection

This iconic whodunit stars Michael Caine as a playwright named Sidney and Christopher Reeves as Sidney's former student, Clifford.

After Sidney's newest play bombs on Broadway, he unexpectedly receives an impressive script written by Clifford.

Sidney, desperate to regain his success, comes up with a sinister plan to lure Clifford to his secluded home on Long Island and murder him so he can claim the script as his own.

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With an endless run of twists and turns, Deathtrap is a pitch-perfect black comedy for fans of Glass Onion.

Death on the Nile (2022)

Death on the Nile is a sequel to 2017's Murder on the Orient Express.
Death on the Nile is a sequel to 2017's Murder on the Orient Express.  © imago/ZUMA Press

Kenneth Branagh returns as the famous detective Hercule Poirot in this recent adaptation of one of Agatha Christie's most famous mystery novels.

Gal Gadot and Armie Hammer star as newlyweds who invite a group of friends on their honeymoon trip aboard a cruise ship.

When the new bride is mysteriously murdered overnight, Poirot must assess every guest's potential motives to identify the killer and save the rest of the guests onboard.

As always, the scheming guests are no match for Poroit's clever thinking in this enthralling story.

A Simple Favor (2018)

A Simple Favor is based on the 2017 novel by Darcey Bell.
A Simple Favor is based on the 2017 novel by Darcey Bell.  © IMAGO/ZUMA Wire

Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick lead A Simple Favor as two mothers who are unexpectedly drawn together under suspicious circumstances.

Lively stars as the endlessly enigmatic Emily, a glamorous young mother who suddenly disappears.

Kendrick, who plays a single mother named Stephanie, sets out to figure out what really happened to her new friend.

The closer Stephanie gets to unraveling Emily's intricately-woven web of deceit, the higher the stakes get in this gripping thriller.

Clue (1985)

Clue the movie is inspired by the board game of the same name.
Clue the movie is inspired by the board game of the same name.  © IMAGO / Allstar

Clue is a must-watch for any fan of the Knives Out films.

Drawing inspiration from the classic board game, the film follows the exploits of six strangers invited to a secluded mansion.

Bearing the iconic pseudonyms from the game, characters like Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard soon find themselves thrust into an elaborate murder scheme.

Clue originally had three possible endings when released in theaters, in keeping tradition with the board game. Home releases now presenting each ending sequentially.

Playing with all the best tropes, this tricky tale is an absolute dream for fans of the whodunit genre.

Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)

(From l to r) Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, and Rachel Sennott star as the friend group at the core of Bodies Bodies Bodies.
(From l to r) Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, and Rachel Sennott star as the friend group at the core of Bodies Bodies Bodies.  © CINDY ORD / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

If you loved Glass Onion's commentary on influencer culture, Bodies Bodies Bodies is for you.

A cross between a whodunit and a satirical comedy, the film follows a wealthy group of friends who decide to play a murder-in-the-dark game during a party.

When one of the friends actually turns up dead, it's every man for himself as the group tries to figure out who the killer is.

Featuring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Pace, and Pete Davidson, Bodies Bodies Bodies is a true Gen-Z mystery with a reveal you'll never see coming.

Good luck guessing the endings to these twisted onscreen tales. And if turning the page is more your style, check out these Glass Onion-inspired reads to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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