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Movies like My Amityville Horror (2013)

The best movies like My Amityville Horror (2013) are Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021), Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) and Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006). If My Amityville Horror hooked you with its documentary and horror, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021)

    A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the seventh installment in the franchise.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror

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  2. Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)

    A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror

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  3. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)

    This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror

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  4. Predators (2025)

    In the mid-aughts, Dateline NBC's To Catch a Predator drew millions of weekly viewers to watch sting operations: men planning to meet minors for sex would instead be confronted by polished host Chris Hansen, then by the police — all on hidden camera.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  5. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)

    The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  6. The Making of Star Wars (1977)

    Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  7. Deliver Us from Evil (2006)

    Documentary filmmaker Amy Berg investigates the life of 30-year pedophile Father Oliver O'Grady and exposes the corruption inside the Catholic Church that allowed him to abuse countless children. Victims' stories and a disturbing interview with O'Grady offer a view into the troubled mind of the spiritual leader who moved from parish to parish gaining trust ... all the while betraying so many.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  8. Heart of a Dog (2015)

    Musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson reflects on the deaths of her husband Lou Reed, her mother and her beloved dog.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  9. Maria by Callas (2017)

    Told through performances, TV interviews, home movies, family photographs, private letters and unpublished memoirs, the film reveals the essence of an extraordinary woman who rose from humble beginnings in New York City to become a glamorous international superstar and one of the greatest artists of all time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  10. The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)

    Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  11. Kurt Cobain: About a Son (2007)

    An intimate and moving meditation on the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain, based on more than 25 hours of previously unheard audiotaped interviews conducted with Cobain by noted music journalist Michael Azerrad for his book "Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana." In the film, Kurt Cobain recounts his own life - from his childhood and adolescence to his days of musical discovery and later dealings with explosive fame - and offers often piercing insights into his life, music, and times. The conversations heard in the film have never before been made public, and they reveal a highly personal portrait of an artist much discussed but not particularly well understood.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  12. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026)

    Captured during Billie Eilish's sold-out world tour, a concert experience from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation, presented in immersive 3D.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  13. Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006)

    Featuring never-before-seen footage, this documentary delivers a startling new look at the Peoples Temple, headed by preacher Jim Jones who, in 1978, led more than 900 members to Guyana, where he orchestrated a mass suicide via tainted punch.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  14. More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011)

    Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  15. The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

    A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  16. Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021)

    Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  17. Naqoyqatsi (2002)

    A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  18. Vampir Cuadecuc (1972)

    An atmospheric essay, which is an alternative version of Count Dracula, a film directed by Jess Franco in 1970; a ghostly narration between fiction and reality.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  19. 180° South (2010)

    The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  20. Justin Bieber's Believe (2013)

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary

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  21. The Investigation: A Haunting in Sherwood (2020)

    Private Investigator Gareth Morris went missing in 2018 whilst investigating noises coming from a house in Sherwood. He hacked into the home's security system and recorded everything.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

  22. The Others (2001)

    Grace is a religious woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

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  23. The Grudge 3 (2009)

    Jake Kimble, the sole survivor of the Chicago massacre, is killed while in solitary confinement. His doctor begins investigating the claims he made about a long-haired woman in white, as a mysterious Japanese woman arrives at his old apartment building to help them get rid of the curse.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

  24. Dead Residence (2019)

    A young couple buys a house with intention of "flipping it". Mysterious activities start happening to them while they are repairing the home.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

  25. Ghettos in the Holocaust (2023)

    The gruesome story of the Jewish ghettos during the Nazi occupation of Eastern Europe in the dark days of World War II, based on the records written by their inhabitants, who bear witness to the human tragedy of the Shoah; but also to an indomitable will to live.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  26. Lianne (2024)

    Social Media influencer Erin takes her millions of fans on a live stream adventure inside an abandoned haunted house to raise money for the disease that took her friends life. The longer she stays the more she can raise.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

  27. We Have a Ghost (2023)

    After Kevin finds a ghost named Ernest haunting his new home, he becomes an overnight social media sensation. But when Kevin and Ernest go rogue to investigate the mystery of the latter's past, they become targets of the CIA.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

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  28. Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône (2025)

    Nothing predestined Bruce Willis to become an actor, still less of action movies, and yet in a few years he would become one of the most profitable stars in the entire history of cinema, until his career abruptly changed course. For ten years, Bruce Willis had been going through a dry spell, punctuated by dozens of low-budget films.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  29. Qui veut la peau de la lanceuse d'alerte ? (2026)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary

  30. House (2008)

    Trying to recover from the nearly marriage-breaking stress following the death of their child, Jack and Stephanie spontaneously take off on a road trip. But when their car breaks down in a remote area, they find themselves in a horrific nightmare. Seeking shelter in a house, they soon realize that more danger lurks inside than outside in this spine-chiller based on Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti's best-seller.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like My Amityville Horror?

The closest matches to My Amityville Horror are Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021), Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) and Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after My Amityville Horror?

Start with Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021), the closest match to My Amityville Horror.

What is the highest-rated movie like My Amityville Horror?

The Others (2001), rated 7.6/10 by 7,567 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like My Amityville Horror?

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like My Amityville Horror?

Yes: Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021), Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008) and Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006).

How are movies similar to My Amityville Horror chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside My Amityville Horror, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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