Movies like House of Leaves (2026)
The best movies like House of Leaves (2026) are Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), Terror in the Aisles (1984) and Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021). If House of Leaves hooked you with its horror and mystery, these 28 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
- NewestCreature of the Pines (2026)Released 2026
Leap 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 thisCreature of the Pines (2026)
Creature of the Pines is a found footage horror movie set in the legendary New Jersey Pine Barrens, one of the most mysterious and unsettling stretches of wilderness in America. Locals have whispered about strange sightings and disappearances for generations, but few people are willing to talk about what they’ve seen, and even fewer dare to go looking.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & mystery
[REC]² (2009)
The action continues from [REC], with the medical officer and a SWAT team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAstray (2025)
Police officers Kim and Jeroen are dispatched to a report from an elderly couple. What should have been an ordinary shift spirals into a nightmare as the duo stumbles upon a discovery that forces them to confront their fears and beliefs.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Fawn (2019)
An evil supernatural presence terrorizes the locals of a small town.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
The Bleeding Dark (2025)
After a brutal assault leaves his wife dead and his teenage son traumatized, a single father must battle his grief and the destruction it leaves behind, as the darkness in their home begins to take on a life of its own.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon (2006)
The next great psycho horror slasher has given a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the sleepy town of Glen Echo, all the while deconstructing the conventions and archetypes of the horror genre for them.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHunter's Weekend (2019)
Mockumentary about a weekend competition for hunters that is thrown into disarray when one of the hunters ends up dead.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic Darkness Video 62 (2022)
The ultimate collection of horror videos that carefully select and introduce the psychic images that are about to be born from the darkness and buried in the darkness! " A friend and his wife who posted "Living in the countryside" bought a second-hand house in the countryside and moved from the city. But the house may have been a house that should never live in... / The lover of the contributor of "The Monster of the Business Hotel" decided to stay at a hotel on a business trip, but when she felt a sign of people in the room while sleeping at night and woke up, she had an amazing experience! / "Things lurking in the pond" A young couple exploring the pond that is said to be a haunted spot. Therefore, it is said that even women and children died tragically due to the war of samurai... In addition, several horror psychic images are included.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic Darkness Video 63 (2022)
The ultimate collection of horror videos that carefully select and introduce the psychic images that are about to be born from the darkness and buried in the darkness! " "One-day hot spring" It is said that two women were taking a break after sweating in the hot spring in the middle of hiking. There is something strange from the decorations placed in the room... /The university students who were doing a club training camp at the villa where Mr. Oshiiri fell. A woman suddenly started a game similar to "Mr. Daruma fell down" and entered the closet... / When the "Midnight Sea" contributor went on a trip to the coastal region with his lover, he went to see the sea by car in the middle of the night. But when I was chatting in the car, a strange person suddenly asked me... In addition, several horror psychic images are included.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic 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 57 (2021)
Fitfy-Seventh installment of the Tokyo Videos of Horror collection.
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
Monophobia (2017)
A group of influencers find more than what they were looking for when exploring an abandoned factory. Now caught up in something far beyond their control with no way out, their sanity slips along with their numbers. Split up and subjected to their own personal horrors they must confront their fears if they want to escape The Loop.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic Darkness Video 50 (2021)
A contributor who went to his friend's apartment to shoot a message video to be screened at the wedding. What is the unprecedented fear you experienced there?! In addition, it contains a lot of horror psychic images.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic Darkness Video 49 (2021)
A video recorded by the contributor when he went strawberry picking with his daughter. There is a mysterious existence that can not be thought of by common sense...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Psychic Darkness Video 59 (2021)
The 59th installment of the popular horror documentary series!! The couple of the contributors started recording videos on their smartphones as evidence during the drive, but they noticed that something mysterious was moving on it...!
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
Boots on the Ground (2017)
The story of five British soldiers trying to stay alive on the last night of the Afghan War, facing not just the Taliban, but also supernatural forces more terrifying than anything they've encountered before.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
The Story of a Haunting (2010)
A sharp and darkly comic mockumentary following the misadventures of a mother trying to do all she can to get rid of the ghosts she believes are plaguing her home.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both mystery
Psychic Darkness Video 74 (2023)
The 74th installment of the popular horror documentary series!! The contributor who works for an event company was involved in the operation of the culture school and was looking for a suitable venue for a tea ceremony class. However, when I go to visit a certain Japanese house, I have a mysterious experience...!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like House of Leaves?
The closest matches to House of Leaves are Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), Terror in the Aisles (1984) and Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021). Below are 25 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after House of Leaves?
Start with Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), the closest match to House of Leaves.
What is the highest-rated movie like House of Leaves?
The Imposter (2012), rated 7.3/10 by 833 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like House of Leaves?
Creature of the Pines (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like House of Leaves?
Yes: Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), Terror in the Aisles (1984) and Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021).
How are movies similar to House of Leaves chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside House of Leaves, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.