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Movies like Ghost Catchers (1944)

The best movies like Ghost Catchers (1944) are The Private Eyes (1980), Studio 666 (2022) and Bad (1977). If Ghost Catchers hooked you with its comedy and horror, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. The Private Eyes (1980)

    The lord and lady of a capacious manor are killed, and the lord's ghost seems to have returned to knock off the staff one by one, causing Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the wacky house and its inhabitants.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  2. Studio 666 (2022)

    Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & comedy

  3. Bad (1977)

    Hazel runs a beauty salon out of her house, but makes extra money by providing ruthless women the oppurtunity to perform hit jobs. L.T. is a parasite, and contacts Hazel looking for work after he runs out of money. She is reluctant to use him for a hit, since she prefers using women, but decides to try him on a trial basis. Meanwhile, the cop she pays off wants an arrest to make it look like he's doing his job, but Hazel doesn't want to sacrifice any of her "associates". The sleazy side of life is explored in this delightfully dark and deadpan film.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & comedy

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  4. Scared Stiff (1953)

    A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

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  5. Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023)

    Onyx joins a group of fellow occultists to attend a dark ritual at the mansion of their idol, Bartok. Suspecting Bartok’s nefarious intentions, Onyx is suddenly immersed in a world of monsters, mystery, and mayhem.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

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  6. Fright Night (2011)

    A teenager suspects his new neighbour is a vampire. Unable to convince anyone, he tries to enlist the help of a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & comedy

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  7. Buddy (2026)

    Inside the colorful world of "It's Buddy!", a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy - bright orange unicorn - spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & comedy

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  8. Night of the Demons 2 (1994)

    Angela, the hostess from hell, summons her army of teen demons when teenagers from St. Rita's High School decide to party at the haunted Hull House on Halloween.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & comedy

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  9. Hold That Ghost (1941)

    Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

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  10. One Night at McCool's (2001)

    On an ordinary night, in an ordinary part of town, a beautiful young woman walks into a bar. Her name is Jewel, and before long she is chatting to bartender Randy. The pair leave together, but he ends up getting into a tussle with her criminal boyfriend, who she then shoots dead, later persuading Randy to take the rap for her. But this isn't the end of it, as both Randy's cousin Carl and the detective assigned to the murder case also fall for Jewel's charms and find themselves caught up in the ensuing events. It seems that any man who meets Jewel falls instantly in love with her, and she's going to use this fully to her own advantage, leaving a trail of havoc in her wake. It also seems that she is going to get away with it - that is, until Randy decides to hire a hitman...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime

  11. Gatlopp: Hell of a Game (2022)

    Four friends get together for a nostalgic evening of fun and games after a decade of absence, which takes a dark turn.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

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  12. The Curse of Bridge Hollow (2022)

    A Halloween-hating dad reluctantly teams up with his teenage daughter when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making their town's decorations come to life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

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  13. The Vigil (2020)

    A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & mystery

  14. Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly (1970)

    A wealthy, fatherless British clan kidnap bums and hippies, forcing them to participate in an elaborate role-playing game in which they are the perfect family; those who refuse or attempt escape endure ritualistic murder.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

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  15. Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)

    Madea winds up in the middle of mayhem when she spends a hilarious, haunted Halloween fending off killers, paranormal poltergeists, ghosts, ghouls, and zombies while keeping a watchful eye on a group of misbehaving teens.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

  16. Wonder Man (1945)

    Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his bookworm twin, Edwin Dingle, to Prospect Park so that he can help the police nail Jackson.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & music

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  17. High Spirits (1988)

    When a hotelier attempts to fill the chronic vacancies at his castle by launching an advertising campaign that falsely portrays the property as haunted, two actual ghosts show up and end up falling for two guests.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

  18. She Done Him Wrong (1933)

    New York singer and nightclub owner Lady Lou has more male friends than can be imagined. One is a vicious escaped criminal on the way to see 'his' girl, unaware she hasn't exactly been faithful in his absence. Help is at hand in the form of young Captain Cummings, a local temperance league leader.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime

  19. Deadstream (2022)

    A disgraced internet personality attempts to win back his followers by livestreaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally unleashes a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & comedy

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  20. Idle Hands (1999)

    Anton is a cheerful but exceedingly non-ambitious 17-year-old stoner who lives to stay buzzed, watch TV, and moon over Molly, the beautiful girl who lives next door. However, it turns out that the old cliché about idle hands being the devil's playground has a kernel of truth after all.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror

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  21. The Grudge 3 (2009)

    Jake Kimble, the sole survivor of the Chicago massacre, is killed while in solitary confinement. His doctor begins investigating the claims he made about a long-haired woman in white, as a mysterious Japanese woman arrives at his old apartment building to help them get rid of the curse.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both mystery & horror

  22. Suburban Gothic (2014)

    An awkward, unemployed man who can talk to the dead teams up with a rebellious bartender to find the vengeful ghost that's been terrorizing their town.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & comedy

  23. The Haunted Mansion (2003)

    Workaholic Jim Evers and his wife/business partner Sara get a call one night from a mansion owner, Edward Gracey, who wants to sell his house. Once the Evers family arrive at the mansion, a torrential thunderstorm of mysterious origin strands them with the brooding, eccentric Gracey, his mysterious butler, and a variety of residents both seen and unseen.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & mystery

  24. The Grudge (2019)

    After a young mother murders her family in her own house, a detective attempts to investigate the mysterious case, only to discover that the house is cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by the demonic spirits, the detective must do anything to protect herself and her family from harm.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror & mystery

  25. Go (1999)

    A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime & comedy

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  26. Green Lights, Blue Skies (2002)

    'Green Lights, Blue Skies' features twenty tracks to make you want to head for the open road. Many of these videos, promotional clips and performances have never been included on a DVD. Bonus features include an introductory film by DJ and broadcaster Gary Crowley, exclusive band profiles and a new 5:1 mix.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  27. Vanessa Paradis au Zénith (2001)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both music

  28. Lianne (2024)

    Social Media influencer Erin takes her millions of fans on a live stream adventure inside an abandoned haunted house to raise money for the disease that took her friends life. The longer she stays the more she can raise.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

  29. Electric Blue 32 (1989)

    The crew of the U.S. Spaceship Voluptua discovers a lost ship on a planet ruled by a seductive woman leader.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Darkness Falls (2003)

    A vengeful spirit has taken the form of the Tooth Fairy to exact vengeance on the town that lynched her 150 years earlier. Her only opposition is the only child, now grown up, who has survived her before.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Ghost Catchers?

The closest matches to Ghost Catchers are The Private Eyes (1980), Studio 666 (2022) and Bad (1977). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Ghost Catchers?

Start with The Private Eyes (1980), the closest match to Ghost Catchers.

What is the highest-rated movie like Ghost Catchers?

Go (1999), rated 7.0/10 by 882 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Ghost Catchers?

Buddy (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Ghost Catchers?

Yes: The Private Eyes (1980), Studio 666 (2022) and Bad (1977).

How are movies similar to Ghost Catchers chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Ghost Catchers, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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