Movies like Sadismo (1967)
The best movies like Sadismo (1967) are Doc of the Dead (2014), Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) and Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019). If Sadismo 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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- Highest ratedEarthlings (2005)8.1/10 from 351 votes
- NewestA Toxic Love Story (2026)Released 2026
Doc of the Dead (2014)
The definitive zombie culture documentary, brought to the screen by the makers of THE PEOPLE vs. GEORGE LUCAS.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021)
Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It" saga generated in 1990 but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large. Several years in the making, the film features exclusive interviews with many of the cult classic's key players, from cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, and Tim Curry, who portrayed the notorious monster clown Pennywise, to director Tommy Lee Wallace and special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon. The documentary also boasts a wealth of archival material and never-before-seen footage.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLeap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019)
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLovecraft: 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLiving with Chucky (2022)
A filmmaker who grew up alongside Chucky the killer doll seeks out the other families surrounding the Child's Play films as they recount their experiences working on the ongoing franchise and what it means to be a part of the, "Chucky" family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHorror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019)
Delving into a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and finally embraced them, this is the untold history of black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisUnknown 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
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKiller Legends (2014)
Delving into our collective nightmares, this horror-documentary investigates the origins of our most terrifying urban legends and the true stories that may have inspired them.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisTerror in the Aisles (1984)
A non-stop roller coaster ride through the scariest moments of the greatest terror films of all time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMaternal Instinct (2026)
Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEvil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story (2025)
Unravel the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Toxic Love Story (2026)
A string of threatening emails escalates into a revenge plot involving a newly married US marshal and his ex-girlfriend.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOut of Thin Air (2017)
Set within the stark Icelandic landscape, OUT OF THIN AIR examines the 1976 police investigation into the disappearance of two men in the early 1970s.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
SnoozefestMovies like thisMy Mom Jayne (2025)
Through deeply personal interviews with her siblings and an examination of the photographs, letters, and belongings left behind, Mariska assembles a new portrait of her mother Jayne Mansfield, an extraordinary and complex woman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisPublic Speaking (2011)
Martin Scorsese’s portrait of writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz, celebrated for her sharp wit and observations on modern life. Filmed at New York’s Waverly Inn and intercut with archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures Lebowitz’s distinctive worldview through her spontaneous monologues and public appearances.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisNaqoyqatsi (2002)
A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDrew: The Man Behind the Poster (2013)
A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEarthlings (2005)
Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, Earthlings chronicles the day-to-day practices of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisNight Will Fall (2014)
When Allied forces liberated the Nazi concentration camps in 1944-45, their terrible discoveries were recorded by army and newsreel cameramen, revealing for the first time the full horror of what had happened. Making use of British, Soviet and American footage, the Ministry of Information’s Sidney Bernstein (later founder of Granada Television) aimed to create a documentary that would provide lasting, undeniable evidence of the Nazis’ unspeakable crimes. He commissioned a wealth of British talent, including editor Stewart McAllister, writer and future cabinet minister Richard Crossman – and, as treatment advisor, his friend Alfred Hitchcock. Yet, despite initial support from the British and US Governments, the film was shelved, and only now, 70 years on, has it been restored and completed by Imperial War Museums under its original title "German Concentration Camps Factual Survey".
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTed Bundy: Mind of a Monster (2019)
New exclusive access and never before heard testimony gives a unique insight into the mind of America's most notorious serial killer, Ted Bundy. Breathtaking archive from the time and the voice of Bundy himself, reveals the monster inside the man.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSweet and Savage (1983)
A Mondo documentary that juxtaposes footage of death, carnage, and unpleasantness with scenes of inspiring and beautiful imagery.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & horror
Video Macumba (1991)
Video compilation by Mike Patton featuring various shocking film clips such as coprophagia, BDSM, Budd Dwyer's suicide, a young boy drowning, Mr. Bungle's music video for “Travolta”, skits starring Mike Patton, and much, much more.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & documentary
Mondo Sacramento (2012)
Three tales from Sacramento's lurid past. The Vampire of Sacramento, The Batgirl and Palm Sundae.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & horror
Mondo Magic (1975)
This film is about tribes in Africa and South America who turn toward magic as a means of survival and way of life.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & horror
Mondo Cane 2000 -The Incredible (1988)
The final official installment in the "Mondo Cane" series dares to go where no other Mondo film has gone before.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary & horror
America the Violent (1996)
This film is a Mondo film, which only shows various forms of violence, images of accidents and dead people. This film, after a brief introduction from the director, is not intended to glorify violence, but only to show the reality. Images of surveillance cameras showing shopkeepers being threatened with weapons, amateur videos of Colombian drug trafficking, executions and skull collections are shown here. As the film progresses, one sees various deformities of newborn and unborn babies. The film concludes with a hip hop music video.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
This Wonderful Dirty World (1971)
Taking a detour from the usual settings of Africa and South America, this mondo film focuses on Japan and Sweden, exploring strange and unusual scenes like the effects of pollution in a Japanese fishing village, esoteric psychotherapy methods, assisted fertilization, heatt surgery, sex education for blind children in sweden, military training for young Palestinians in Lebanon, a female priest celebrating mass and a school for children with phocomelia.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Malamondo (1964)
This documentary looks at strange behaviors and practices in Europe, including nude skiing in Switzerland, hot-butchering in Italy, and an orgy in a graveyard.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
True Gore 5 (1992)
The only Japan-produced installment of the Super Junk / Super Faces of Death / Japanese True Gore franchise Jun Hyodo, the popular director of TBS's "Gimme a Break," delivers the definitive "end-of-the-century video" with never-before-seen footage.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Death Shot: Humanity's Final Shock (1993)
Japanese mondo film. A lawless city where hatred clashes and destruction ensues. A catastrophe unfolds in an instant... This video is a shocking film that unleashes "God's wrath" and "evil" against arrogant humanity, divided into four chapters: Frights, Accidents, Natural Disasters and End of the Age.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Sadismo?
The closest matches to Sadismo are Doc of the Dead (2014), Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) and Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Sadismo?
Start with Doc of the Dead (2014), the closest match to Sadismo.
What is the highest-rated movie like Sadismo?
Earthlings (2005), rated 8.1/10 by 351 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Sadismo?
A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Sadismo?
Yes: Doc of the Dead (2014), Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) and Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019).
How are movies similar to Sadismo chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Sadismo, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.