Movies like Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland (2025)
The best movies like Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland (2025) are Doc of the Dead (2014), Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) and Killer Legends (2014). If Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland hooked you with its documentary and horror, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedEarthlings (2005)8.1/10 from 352 votes
- NewestMaternal Instinct (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 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 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 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 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 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 thisNightmares in Red, White and Blue (2009)
An exploration of the appeal of horror films, with interviews of many legendary directors in the genre.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 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 thisGoing 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
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 thisHalloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)
Follow the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDirty John: The Dirty Truth (2019)
John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
SnoozefestMovies 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 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 thisTrainwreck: The Real Project X (2025)
A night of drunken chaos rocks a quiet Dutch town in this shocking documentary about a teen's birthday invite that accidentally went viral on Facebook.
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 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 thisPsychic Darkness Video 69 (2022)
A contributor who ran a cabaret club through ZOOM during the Corona disaster. But one day, something strange happens while the cast is serving customers. And then unfortunate events continued...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic Darkness Video 58 (2021)
The 58th installment of the popular horror documentary series!! A cabaret club shop that started business by video phone due to the financial difficulties under the declaration of a state of emergency in the COVID-19 pandemic. An inexplicable phenomenon occurs in the video during the customer service. And it is said that a painful incident happened to a female employee at a later date...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic Darkness Video 60 (2021)
The 60th installment of the popular horror documentary series!! A college student was staying at a campsite at a training camp in the club. When three drunken students at night are having a conversation in a bungalow, a person claiming to be the caretaker visits them, and an inexplicable phenomenon occurs!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Mírame (2021)
Lalo is a teenager tormented by the recent death of his dad, and being forced to move to an old house with his grandmother Elena. After taking his dad's old wristwatch, the ghost of a young girl begins to haunt him. Now, Lalo's life is in danger as he tries to unfold the mysterious ghost who keeps frightening him, hoping to stop her from dragging him for good.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrance (2002)
Catherine Leoni is a connoisseur of the illusionary arts. She learned her craft from her grandfather, Henry Santorini, a master magician with a disgraced past. Now in search of the fine line between reality and magic, she travels to Death Valley with her gangster husband Robert to meet Taylor Black, a mysterious magician who is about to replicate Santorini’s ruinous past. Adding to the mystery is Wally, who claims he can smell ectoplasm, and Robert’s hit man Bongo. Under Black’s power, Catherine is forced to make a choice…find her own power or succumb to the TRANCE and the seduction of magic. This was the Best Fantasy Feature winner at the New York International Independent Film Festival yet remains obscure.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Gunung Bawakaraeng (2017)
The myths of Mount Bawakaraeng made a group of climbers curious to prove the truth, especially a climber from Jakarta named Jey. One day Jey asked the climbers from Makassar to take him to Mount Bawakaraeng, but the climbers from Makassar could not. Jey spent 15 million for the climbers to accompany him. The journey starts from Lembanna Village which is full of challenges. Not only are they mentally and physically tested, guts are also the most important thing because of the awesomeness of Mount Bawakaraeng.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Pewaris Susuk (2026)
In a world full of power and influence, hidden dark secrets are inherited without choice. Seroja lives the perfect life, but is bound by a forbidden covenant that demands lifelong loyalty. Everything you own is a loan, and every loan comes with a price. Human greed is increasing. For the sake of strength, life is at stake. In the midst of confusion, Maya begins to unravel the mystery, she is unknowingly caught in a dangerous game. Faith weakens, and curiosity opens a door that cannot be closed. In a battle between blood and sacrifice... one must make the final choice.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Distort 2: The Dead Among the Trees (2026)
Distort 2: The Dead Among the Trees follows a documentary crew investigating the disturbing tapes and local legends surrounding a woman who vanished deep within an Irish forest. As they retrace the events captured in the original recordings, the team begins experiencing the same strange and terrifying phenomena, suggesting the darkness in the woods was never truly gone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Lake Mungo (2009)
After 16-year-old Alice Palmer drowns at a local dam, her family experiences a series of strange, inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of a psychic and parapsychologist, who discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. At Lake Mungo, Alice's secret past emerges.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFactory of Paranormal (2017)
A woman fascinated by the supernatural brings her bestie along on an investigation inside an abandoned factory. This is the footage they left behind.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
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What are the best movies like Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland?
The closest matches to Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland are Doc of the Dead (2014), Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) and Killer Legends (2014). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland?
Start with Doc of the Dead (2014), the closest match to Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland.
What is the highest-rated movie like Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland?
Earthlings (2005), rated 8.1/10 by 352 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland?
Maternal Instinct (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
How are movies similar to Paranormal Iceland: The Refuge in the Wasteland chosen?
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