Movies like 10/21/23 (2024)
The best movies like 10/21/23 (2024) are Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021), Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019) and Living with Chucky (2022). If 10/21/23 hooked you with its horror and documentary, these 29 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Imposter (2012)7.3/10 from 833 votes
- NewestTractor Ted Brilliant Baler (2025)Released 2025
Pennywise: 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 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 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 thisIn Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Imposter (2012)
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street (2019)
Mark Patton sets the records straight about the controversial 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which ended his acting career, just as it was about to begin.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDerren Brown: Sacrifice (2018)
Illusionist Derren Brown concocts a psychological experiment in which he tries to manipulate an ordinary person into taking a bullet for a stranger.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUnacknowledged (2017)
Dr. Steven Greer presents brand new top-secret evidence supporting extraterrestrial contact, including witness testimony, classified documents, and UFO footage, while also exploring the consequences of ruthlessly enforcing such secrecy.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWe Are Still Here (2015)
After the death of their college age son, Anne and Paul Sacchetti relocate to the snowswept New England hamlet of Aylesbury, a sleepy village where all is most certainly not as it seems. When strange sounds and eerie feelings convince Anne that her son's spirit is still with them, they invite an eccentric, New Age couple to help them get to the bottom of the mystery.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & mystery
SnoozefestMovies like thisNeedful Things (1993)
A mysterious new shop opens in a small town which always seems to stock the deepest desires of each shopper, with a price far heavier than expected.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Aswang Phenomenon (2011)
What would happen if a country of 97 million people were taught at a young age that the boogie man was real. In the Philippines for the last 400 years, the 'aswang' has been used as propoganda and social control by Spanish Colonizers, the Catholic Church, the Philippine Administration, and even the CIA.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering (1996)
A bright young medical student must solve the frightening mystery that plagues the children of a small Midwestern town.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisIsolation (2005)
On a remote Irish farm, five people become unwilling participants in an experiment that goes nightmarishly wrong.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisAtomic Africa: Clean Energy's Dirty Secrets (2013)
Africa's development is being held back by poor infrastructure and undersized power plants. Countries like Uganda can only produce only 1/4 of the energy needed, leading to daily power cuts with disastrous economic impacts. It's a golden opportunity for nuclear giants who lobby aggressively for more power plants in Africa. But how safe are these new reactors? And what do they mean for the locals?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)
After a landsman in 18th century England discovers a corpse covered in fur buried in a field, the town becomes infected by "the devil's skin," leading the local children to engage in demonic rituals and criminal behavior.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Devil's Due (2026)
For inquisitor Jude Price, sobriety meant leaving his demons behind. But when a trail of strange disappearances leads back to his former local, he realises they've been awaiting his return.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Coming SoonMovies like thisLong Time Dead (2002)
A group of British students embark on summoning spirits on a Ouija board after a night of clubbing. But someone breaks the link before they have finished and now a demon is trapped in their world and the only way to banish it, is for all the people who summoned it to die.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Night Child (1975)
The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Roost (2005)
Following a near-death car accident, four friends on their way to a Halloween wedding, venture to a secluded farm for help. Little do they know however, they will soon disturb an ancient evil with far more ghastly plans in store for them...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Rigs of Nigg (2021)
It is the early 70s, and oil has been discovered in the North Sea. The UK needs rigs and needs them fast. Their search for a location to build the platforms settles on the sleepy Highland bay of Nigg on the Cromarty Firth, and a way of life is changed for ever.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Highway to Hell (1991)
Charlie and Rachel run away from home to get married in Las Vegas. But they get attacked by a zombie who takes Rachel with him to hell, where she will become one of Satan's brides.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Visitors (1988)
Frank, Sara and their two children have recently moved into the house of their dreams on the countryside. Frank is disturbed by mysterious sounds and somebody tears down the wallpaper from the walls. He contacts a ghost-hunter, Allan, to find out the truth.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Bambagyslė (2025)
Documentary film about the path to Lithuania's energy independence.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Mike on the Farm (2022)
89-year-old Italian immigrant Mike Nardone operates a farm all by himself in Alberta, Canada.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Paranormal Farm 3: Halloween (2019)
Things have gotten a lot more violent at the farm, and Carl must get to the bottom of it to help Lucy and Darren solve the strange re-occurrences. The DVD and Blu-ray extras have not been completed, and a contract needs to be signed to enable distribution of the behind the scenes. Carl has one last chance to prove his gift as a Paranormal Investigator.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Muse (2018)
A painter's life is forever changed when a mythical and deadly spirit from Celtic lore – a Leannán Sí – becomes his muse and lover.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Burned: Are Trees the New Coal? (2021)
The little-known story of the accelerating destruction of our forests for fuel - the policy loopholes, huge subsidies, and blatant green washing of the burgeoning biomass electric power industry.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Tractor Ted Brilliant Baler (2025)
The forage harvester cuts the tall grass and then the brilliant baler squashes it into big bales.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like 10/21/23?
The closest matches to 10/21/23 are Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021), Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019) and Living with Chucky (2022). Below are 26 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after 10/21/23?
Start with Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021), the closest match to 10/21/23.
What is the highest-rated movie like 10/21/23?
The Imposter (2012), rated 7.3/10 by 833 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like 10/21/23?
Tractor Ted Brilliant Baler (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like 10/21/23?
Yes: Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021), Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019) and Living with Chucky (2022).
How are movies similar to 10/21/23 chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside 10/21/23, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.