Movies like Faceless (2026)
The best movies like Faceless (2026) are Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) and Terror in the Aisles (1984). If Faceless hooked you with its thriller and horror, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSuspiria (1977)7.5/10 from 3,319 votes
- NewestTerror na Terra da Uva (2026)Released 2026
- In ItalianSuspiria (1977)Also in Italian
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 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 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 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 Green Prince (2014)
This real-life thriller tells the story of one of Israel’s prized intelligence sources, recruited to spy on his own people for more than a decade. Focusing on the complex relationship with his handler, The Green Prince is a gripping account of terror, betrayal, and unthinkable choices, along with a friendship that defies all boundaries.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & thriller
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 thisWelcome to Leith (2015)
In September 2012, the tiny prairie town of Leith, North Dakota, sees its population of 24 grow by one. As the new resident's behavior becomes more threatening, tensions soar, and the residents desperately look for ways to expel their unwanted neighbor.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both thriller & documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies 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 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 thisA Teenage Tragedy (2025)
A teenage girl summons a demon to better her life, but it ultimately backfires, throwing her life and the lives of everyone close to her into absolute chaos.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & mystery
Midnight Knocks at the Door (2026)
Stripped of color and clothes, ready to be cleansed. A young man's midnight bath becomes a surreal nightmare the moment he realizes he is not alone.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & thriller
Coming SoonMovies like thisI Wanna Be Adored (2026)
A girl's crumbling friendship sends her into a murderous spiral.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & thriller
Meat Locker (2026)
Dust to dust. Meat to meat. An expecting couple’s date night takes a dark and horrific turn.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & thriller
Caterpillar (2023)
Luke’s world is rocked when a stranger shows up claiming to be his partner. Luke descents into madness as he struggles to get the bottom of who the imposter is while also experiencing his own terrifying metamorphosis.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & thriller
Kervorum (2021)
When the village priest Niels' father Hans is killed by the mythical creature Kervorum while hunting, Niels goes out to correct his father's sins and defeat Kervorum. But is that the right thing to do?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & thriller
Suspiria (1977)
An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTaxidermia (2006)
Three stories. Three ages. Three men. Grandfather, father, son. One is an orderly, one is a leading sportsman, and one is a master taxidermist. One desires love, the other success, and the third immortality.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIn Between Heartbeats (TBA)
Guided by a queer deity, a closeted man is forced to confront his parents as he tries to regain his lost sense of identity.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Meatgrinder (1991)
The wife of a fashion designer, not particularly burdened with clothes, but burdened with the experience of five years of perestroika, watching American action movies, as well as belief in the inviolability of private property, joins the fight against the gang "Ferret"...
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller
Menschen in Gespensterkostümen (2024)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
The Man in Room 6 (2022)
Carrie (Jackie Kelly) is a socially-troubled young woman trying to mend a strained relationship with her mother. After her grandfather dies in a nursing home, Carrie finds herself attracted to William (Bill Oberst Jr.), an elderly man in a neighboring room. William's doctor offers Carrie a part-time position with the nursing home to keep tabs on the old man. William shares a series of tall tales from his life as a younger man. He claims to be immortal, cursed to never die but to grow old and sick. Before he can finish his final tale, William mysteriously disappears, and Carrie is implicated in his murder.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Simple Like Silver (2021)
Having learned that she has a terminal illness, a woman takes a final vacation only to discover a dreamlike triptych of fear, trauma and murder.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both mystery
Red Syrup (2024)
One night, 3 am in an almost-empty parking lot, a girl named Fran witnesses a murder. A murder between a lesbian couple, whom both seemed to enjoy the dark act. Fran is traumatised by what she sees and flees the scene, but for some reason even she doesn’t understand, never tells a soul of what happened. Fran feels her sanity slipping each day, but is this actually what she truly wanted all along? Is this what she was looking for in her life? A reason to truly let herself go? Her story is one of battling with one’s own thoughts, and the struggles to contain violent urges.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Anglerfish (2022)
Amidst apocalyptic darkness and endless war, a young couple's mundane relationship is threatened by the arrival of a mysterious widow and a supernatural force that lurks in the forest around their cabin.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Tunnel To The Inferno (2021)
An experimental film about a group of teens who set up a Christmas party for a close friend. Suddenly things take a violent turn when one of the teens conspires against the group with the help of an ancient dark evil.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Behind my doors (TBA)
When her new stepfather arrives, a young girl's life begins to unravel as supernatural forces start to gnaw her home.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
Terror na Terra da Uva (2026)
The film tells the story of how a team challenged boundaries and traditions to transform the "Land of Grapes" into a stage for horror, proving that independent cinema thrives through community collaboration and perseverance.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both documentary
Concord Grapes Part II: The Lost Memory (2024)
In this darker take than the original, Matthew Flannigan has tried to live a normal life after the incident, a decided to head up to his therapist’s lake house for a week. But, when he gets there, his dark past follows, and a week of torment is in store for him and everybody around him.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Faceless?
The closest matches to Faceless are Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021) and Terror in the Aisles (1984). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Faceless?
Start with Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019), the closest match to Faceless.
What is the highest-rated movie like Faceless?
Suspiria (1977), rated 7.5/10 by 3,319 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Faceless?
Terror na Terra da Uva (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Italian movies like Faceless?
Yes: Suspiria (1977).
How are movies similar to Faceless chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Faceless, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.