Movies like Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava (2022)
The best movies like Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava (2022) are A Decade Under the Influence (2003), Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) and The Last Waltz (1978). If Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Last Waltz (1978)7.7/10 from 330 votes
- NewestA Toxic Love Story (2026)Released 2026
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies 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 thisThe Last Waltz (1978)
Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from The Band's incredible farewell tour with probing backstage interviews and featured performances by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and other rock legends.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAs I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000)
A compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American avant-garde director Jonas Mekas, assembled by Mekas "purely by chance", without concern for chronological order.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like this35 Up (1991)
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCome See Me in the Good Light (2025)
In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisStruggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018)
Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies 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 thisAvatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022)
An inside look at one of the most anticipated movie sequels ever with James Cameron and cast.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like this42 Up (1999)
Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBirth of the Living Dead (2013)
A behind the scenes look into George Romero's groundbreaking horror classic Night of the Living Dead.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMemories of a Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes (2021)
Serial killer Dennis Nilsen narrates his life and horrific crimes via a series of chilling audiotapes recorded from his jail cell.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 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 this180° 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
Worth the HypeMovies like this28 Up (1985)
Just two years away from turning 30, participants in Michael Apted's documentary series are facing serious questions of identity and purpose, wondering whether they've found their place in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisI Am Heath Ledger (2017)
The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJoker: Put on a Happy Face (2020)
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisNecessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)
A documentary detailing the epic Rogues' Gallery of DC Comics from The Joker and Lex Luthor, Sinestro, Darkseid and more, this documentary will explore the Super Villains of DC Comics.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLooking for Richard (1996)
Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGalicia! (2026)
What if you went on a holiday... and the apocalypse happened?!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts (2004)
Monsterama: A Tribute to Horror Hosts was a documentary focused on horror hosts; screened on the horror channel Monsters HD in 2004.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010)
A retrospective documentary about the groundbreaking horror series, Friday the 13th, featuring interviews with cast and crew from the twelve films spanning 3 decades.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDolls of Flesh & Blood: The Gialli of Sergio Martino (2015)
A visual essay about the 5 classic Giallo films by Italian director Sergio Martino.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Making Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
Featuring interviews with director John Landis, make-up artist Rick Baker, and the King of Pop himself, Making Michael Jackson's Thriller takes you on a behind-the-scenes journey from pre-production to shooting on the ghoulish graveyard set of Michael Jackson's legendary music video and short film.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Lucio's Last Wave (2026)
Author Stephen Thrower talks about how Lucio Fulci's film "Voices from Beyond" got made.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Shine On: The Forgotten Shining Location (2024)
Almost 50 years after the film’s release, all the Overlook Hotel’s sets are thought to have been destroyed, but one last filming site remains.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Jurnal Risa by Risa Saraswati (2024)
When a woman becomes possessed by an evil spirit, a team of horror-mystery journalists goes to the village that the spirit came from to try to free her.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters (2024)
A look at Hammer’s progression from a back office in London’s Regent Street to its iconic status within the horror film genre. The company, started by comedian and businessman William Hinds in 1934, made films such as The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Quatermass Xperiment during the period for which it is best known, making stars out of the likes of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
The Chickenman Cometh Back (2024)
After encountering the mysterious CHICKENMAN, a man must unravel the mystery of the creature before it's too late.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava?
The closest matches to Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava are A Decade Under the Influence (2003), Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) and The Last Waltz (1978). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava?
Start with A Decade Under the Influence (2003), the closest match to Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava.
What is the highest-rated movie like Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava?
The Last Waltz (1978), rated 7.7/10 by 330 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava?
A Toxic Love Story (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava?
Yes: A Decade Under the Influence (2003), Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006) and The Last Waltz (1978).
How are movies similar to Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Shock! Horror! The Stylistic Diversity of Mario Bava, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.