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Movies like Haunted House (2026)

The best movies like Haunted House (2026) are Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), Slapface (2022) and Dust Bunny (2025). If Haunted House hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)

    A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  2. Slapface (2022)

    A boy deals with the loss of his mother by creating a relationship with a dangerous monster.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  3. Dust Bunny (2025)

    Ten-year-old Aurora asks her hitman neighbor to kill the monster under her bed that she claims ate her family. To protect her, he must battle an onslaught of assassins while accepting that some monsters are real.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  4. The Shed (2019)

    The story of Stan, an orphaned teenager stuck living with his abusive grandfather and tasked with routinely protecting his best friend from high school bullies. When Stan discovers a murderous creature has taken refuge inside the tool shed in his backyard, he tries to secretly battle the demon alone until his bullied friend discovers the creature and has a far more sinister plan in mind.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  5. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973)

    A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  6. The Evil (1978)

    Shortly after moving into a dark, brooding mansion, a psychologist and his co-workers are terrorized by a horrible evil being.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  7. Bagman (2024)

    For centuries and across cultures, parents have warned their children of the legendary Bagman, who snatches innocent children and stuffs them into his vile, rotting bag—never to be seen again. Patrick McKee narrowly escaped such an encounter as a boy, which left him with lasting scars throughout his adulthood. Now, Patrick’s childhood tormentor has returned, threatening the safety of his wife Karina and son Jake.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  8. Z (2019)

    A family find themselves terrorized by their eight-year-old son's imaginary friend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  9. Come Play (2020)

    Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  10. Monster House (2006)

    Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  11. You Shall Not Sleep Tonight (2024)

    A boy is haunted by terrifying nightmares where a monster lurks inside the closet. To his relief, his father appears in the middle of the night helping him to face his fears. But the boy will begin to question the true nature of these apparitions, having to face the truth about his father's destiny and the evil force that threatens to consume him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  12. Cobweb (2023)

    Eight year old Peter is plagued by a mysterious, constant tapping from inside his bedroom wall—one that his parents insist is all in his imagination. As Peter's fear intensifies, he believes that his parents could be hiding a terrible, dangerous secret and questions their trustworthiness.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  13. The Deliverance (2024)

    Ebony Jackson, a struggling single mother fighting her personal demons, moves her family into a new home for a fresh start. But when strange occurrences inside the home raise the suspicions of Child Protective Services and threaten to tear the family apart, Ebony soon finds herself locked in a battle for her life and the souls of her children.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  14. Stephanie (2017)

    After a mysterious global crisis, a young girl is left alone to hide from a malevolent power that stalks her home. Her parents eventually return and the struggle begins to save their daughter.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  15. Hide and Seek (2005)

    David Callaway tries to piece together his life in the wake of his wife's suicide and has been left to raise his nine-year-old daughter, Emily on his own. David is at first amused to discover that Emily has created an imaginary friend named 'Charlie', but it isn't long before 'Charlie' develops a sinister and violent side, and as David struggles with his daughter's growing emotional problems, he comes to the frightening realisation that 'Charlie' isn't just a figment of Emily's imagination.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  16. Arcadian (2024)

    In the near future, on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons face terror at night when ferocious creatures awaken. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up with a plan for survival, using everything their father taught them to keep him alive.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  17. Mostly Ghostly 3: One Night in Doom House (2016)

    Just one enchanted jewel stands between earth and an army of evil spirits led by the devious ghoul, Phears. With the help of his new girlfriend and ghost pals, Max Doyle races to find the crystal and save the world.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  18. Little Monsters (1989)

    A young boy is scared of the monster under his bed. He asks his 6th grade brother to swap rooms for the night as a bet that the monster really exists. Soon the brother becomes friends with the monster and discovers a whole new world of fun and games under his bed where pulling pranks on kids and other monsters is the main attraction.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

  19. The Cellar (2022)

    When Keira Woods' daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar of their new house in the country, she soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family's souls forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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  20. Hellraiser (2022)

    A young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites, a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Haunted House?

The closest matches to Haunted House are Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), Slapface (2022) and Dust Bunny (2025). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Haunted House?

Start with Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), the closest match to Haunted House.

What is the highest-rated movie like Haunted House?

Dust Bunny (2025), rated 6.7/10 by 441 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Haunted House?

Dust Bunny (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Haunted House?

Yes: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), Slapface (2022) and Dust Bunny (2025).

How are movies similar to Haunted House chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Haunted House, 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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