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Crooked House
Film · 2017
If you loved Crooked House, you crave the unsettling tension of uncovering dark family secrets hidden within the walls of an isolated estate.
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Holly
Stephen King · Book · 2023
Explores: Missing Persons, Cults, Obsession.
Just as Crooked House relies on a sharp investigator to peel back layers of deception, this story follows a detective navigating moral corruption to solve a deeply personal case.
The Housemaid
Freida McFadden · Book · 2022
Explores: Unreliable Narrator, Class Differences, Secrets and Lies.
You will recognize the claustrophobic atmosphere of Crooked House here, where domestic secrets and twisted family dynamics transform a luxurious home into a place of dangerous, hidden agendas.
Never Lie
Freida McFadden · Book · 2023
Shares a thread with Crooked House: Deception.
Like the sprawling, secretive estate in Crooked House, this remote manor holds dark remnants of the past, forcing the newlyweds to confront the deceptions buried within its walls.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
Explores: isolation, sanity, female hysteria.
The sense of psychological dread found in Crooked House is amplified here, as a group of individuals finds themselves trapped in a mansion that challenges their sanity and perception.
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Agatha Christie's Poirot
Series · 1989
Shares a thread with Crooked House: Whodunit.
Fans of the investigative puzzle in Crooked House will appreciate this series, which pairs a brilliant, eccentric detective with the task of navigating the complex deceptions of the elite.
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Crooked House: Family Secrets.
Much like the fractured family at the center of Crooked House, this story uses a haunting home to expose long-held secrets and the traumatic history that defines the survivors.
Strike
J.K. Rowling · Series · 2017
Explores: PTSD, War Veteran, Underdog.
If you valued the role of the private investigator in Crooked House, you will appreciate how this complex detective uses his unique insight to navigate class differences and solve crimes.
White House Farm
Series · 2020
Shares 2 threads with Crooked House: Family Secrets, Greed.
This drama mirrors the core appeal of Crooked House by focusing on a notorious murder investigation that unspools the dark, betraying secrets of a family living in isolation.
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CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
Those drawn to the historical mystery of Crooked House will enjoy this deep dive into cold cases, where investigative reporting works to bring clarity to long-buried family tragedies.
Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén
Spotify Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: dark human nature, criminal psychology, public fascination.
This podcast explores the same dark human nature that makes Crooked House so compelling, providing a narrative look at the criminal psychology behind infamous and devastating family crimes.
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Common questions
Is Crooked House based on a book?
Yes, the 2017 movie Crooked House is based on the 1995 book of the same name. Both versions follow a private investigator who is hired by a former flame to solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather within his sprawling family estate.
Should I read the book before watching the Crooked House movie?
You can choose either order as both the 1995 book and the 2017 movie adaptation cover the same central mystery. The story focuses on a private investigator solving the murder of a wealthy grandfather living in a large house with his idiosyncratic family members.
What is the premise of Crooked House?
Crooked House centers on a private investigator who is contacted by a former flame to help solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather. The mystery takes place at a sprawling estate where the victim lived surrounded by his idiosyncratic family members.
Is the Crooked House movie different from the book?
The 2017 movie Crooked House follows the same core narrative as the 1995 book. Both versions depict a private investigator working to solve the murder of a wealthy grandfather who lived in a sprawling estate with his large, idiosyncratic family.