What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedYou're Next
Adam Wingard · Film · 2013
If you loved You're Next, start with Wednesday (Miles Millar, 2022) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to You're Next across media.
What hooked you in You're Next was the cathartic satisfaction of watching an underestimated protagonist systematically dismantle their lethal adversaries.
Books on the same thread
Pieces of Her
Karin Slaughter · Book
Explores: hidden past, maternal secrets, identity crisis.
If the survivalist tension in You're Next kept you on edge, you will appreciate how this story forces a woman to uncover hidden maternal secrets to survive.
Revenge
Yōko Ogawa · Book · 2013
Shares a thread with You're Next: Revenge.
Fans of the brutal, vengeful energy found in You're Next will find a similarly macabre and uncompromising exploration of violent retribution within these interconnected short stories.
With a Vengeance
Riley Sager · Book
Shares a thread with You're Next: Revenge.
Much like the tactical retaliation seen in You're Next, this thriller centers on a protagonist driven by the cold, calculated need to settle an old score.
Fear Street
R. L. Stine · Book · 1989
Shares a thread with You're Next: Revenge.
You're Next thrives on the terror of a social gathering turned deadly, a feeling mirrored here as a mysterious invitation leads to a nightmare in an old house.
Series on the same thread
Wednesday
Miles Millar · Series · 2022
Explores: Outsider Perspective, Coming-of-Age, Murder Investigation.
The sharp, sarcastic competence of Erin in You're Next finds a spiritual successor in Wednesday Addams, who uses her own dark resourcefulness to navigate a hostile environment.
Dexter
James Manos Jr. · Series · 2006
Explores: Moral Ambiguity, Double Life, Justice vs. Revenge.
If you enjoyed the secret lethality of the lead in You're Next, you will appreciate Dexter's double life and his methodical approach to delivering his own brand of justice.
Revenge
Mike Kelley · Series · 2011
Shares a thread with You're Next: Revenge.
This series captures the same spirit of calculated payback that defines You're Next, following a protagonist who systematically targets those who wronged her family in the past.
You
Greg Berlanti · Series · 2018
Explores: Obsession, Stalking, Toxic Relationships.
The unnerving blend of dark comedy and dangerous obsession in You're Next is reflected in this show, where a charming exterior hides a truly volatile and calculated nature.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
Those who appreciated the gritty, conversational horror of You're Next will enjoy this podcast, which leans into the same dark humor and fascination with violent, real-world events.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Human-wildlife conflict, Apex predators, Biological survival.
The raw survival instincts required to endure the home invasion in You're Next are elevated here, as experts analyze the brutal reality of humans fighting for their lives.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is You're Next a home invasion movie?
Yes, You're Next follows the Davison family as they come under attack by a gang of mysterious killers during their wedding anniversary getaway. The film focuses on the family's struggle for survival when they realize one of the victims possesses a secret talent for fighting back against the intruders.
What is the primary conflict in You're Next?
The primary conflict in You're Next occurs when the Davison family is targeted by a group of mysterious killers during an anniversary trip. The situation shifts when the attackers discover that one of the family members is capable of fighting back, turning the tables on the planned assault.
Does the family fight back in You're Next?
Yes, in You're Next, the gang of killers discovers that one of the Davison family members harbors a secret talent for fighting back. This unexpected resistance changes the dynamic of the attack, as the victim uses these skills to defend the family during their anniversary getaway.
What happens during the anniversary getaway in You're Next?
During the anniversary getaway in You're Next, the Davison family is attacked by a gang of mysterious killers. The plot centers on the family's survival as they face the intruders, eventually revealing that one of the victims is prepared to fight back against the gang.