Movies like The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000)
The best movies like The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier (2000) are More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011), The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) and Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (2025). If The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier hooked you with its documentary, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- NewestFinding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026)Released 2026
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011)
Retrospective documentary about the making of the horror cult classic "The Return of the Living Dead."
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998)
An in-depth look at the making of John Carpenter's cult classic sci-fi horror The Thing, telling the story of a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter a parasitic extra-terrestrial life-form that assimilates, then imitates other organisms.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (2025)
Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow”, the award-winning live stage show that expands the Hawkins universe.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Keepers of the Covenant: Making 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' (2015)
An in-depth documentary on the making of Ridley Scott's "Exodus: Gods and Kings," featuring interviews with the cast and crew. Featured in the Deluxe Edition Blu-ray set.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Memory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Making of 'Nightmare on Elm Street IV' (1989)
Witness the behind-the-scenes techniques and gruesome special effects that dominate this box office hit! See through the mysteries of the slasher saga by watching brilliant direction from concept to actual filming, special make-up techniques, and all the mechanical devices used to produce the inherently terrifying nightmares. Starring Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Hellboy: The Seeds of Creation (2004)
A comprehensive look at the history of the Hellboy character from his comic book roots through to his movie debut.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' (2003)
This feature-length documentary, made especially for the 2003 Aliens (1986) DVD release, is incredibly informative with all its interviews with both the cast and crew, as well as behind the scenes footage filmed during the making of the film. Every possible element towards what went into making the movie is included here and gives fans an overload of information to fill their brains with.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
The Making of The Walking Dead (2010)
The Making of the TV Series The Walking Dead.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWeapon X Mutant Files (2009)
The nine main mutants in the film-plus William Stryker-are each given the behind-the-scenes treatment in Mutant Files. Each segment starts with a character giving a straight-up cheesy monologue before we're treated to plenty of on-set footage and interviews with the actors, producer Lauren Shuler Donner, director Gavin Hood, stunt coordinator JJ Perry, and visual effects supervisors Patrick McClung and Craig Lyn. Highlights include Kevin Duran's makeup-intensive transformation into Blob, and Jackman talking about how he and Liev Schreiber egged each other on to do their own stunts.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The Shocking Truth (2000)
A documentary primarily focusing on the filming and release of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Flesh and Blood: The Hammer Heritage of Horror (1994)
Explore the most legendary horror studio of all time with this fascinating, frightening journey hosted by terror titans Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. England's most successful independent film company, the "fear factory" of Hammer Studios, has a history filled with feuds, censorship battles and streaks of luck both good and bad. Now the legacy of horror returns, featuring interviews with such Hammer legends as Raquel Welch, Veronica Carlson, Caroline Munro, Ingrid Pitt, Jimmy Sangster, Hazel Court, Martine Beswicke, Freddie Francis, Val Guest and Ray Harryhausen. Plus you'll be treated to behind-the-scenes home movies and nonstop shock scenes from over 40 classic films, including Horror of Dracula, Curse of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out, Curse of the Werewolf and many more! It's the definitive study of one of the greatest names in horror!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)
A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWolfman's Got Nards (2018)
A documentary that explores the power of cult film told through the lens of the Monster Squad and the impact it has on fans, cast and crew and the industry.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Decoding Die Hard (2013)
A one hour and forty-seven minute retrospective documentary about the franchise, consisting of seven previously released featurettes (Origins - Reinventing the Genre, John McClane - Modern Day Hero, Villains - Bad to the Bone, Sidekicks - Along For the Ride, Fight Sequences - Punishing Blows, Action - Explosive Effects and The Legacy - The Right Hero For the Right Time).
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Divine Trash (2000)
The life and times of Baltimore film maker and midnight movie pioneer, John Waters.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
The Secret Life of Brian (2007)
A documentary about the making of the controversial Life of Brian and the surrounding accusations of blasphemy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Making of 'Cape Fear' (2001)
A retrospective documentary on the making of Cape Fear (1991) and Cape Fear (1962). (Note: Not to be confused with the separate 28-minute documentary of the same title, covering solely the original 1962 film.)
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025)
The authorized documentary celebrating the film that redefined Hollywood, 50 years after its premiere. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with acclaimed Hollywood directors alongside Steven Spielberg, top shark scientists, and conservationists, the film uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema (2022)
With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Making of Star Wars (1977)
Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEmbrace the Panda: Making Turning Red (2022)
A feature length documentary about the all-women team at the helm of Pixar's original feature, Turning Red. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to Director Domee Shi and her core leadership crew, this story shines a light on the powerful professional and personal journeys that brought this incredibly comical, utterly relatable, and deeply heartfelt story to the screen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOur Planet: Behind the Scenes (2019)
Years spent recording footage of creatures from every corner of the globe is bound to produce a bit of drama. Here's a behind-the-scenes look.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Go behind the scenes with stars, puppeteers and creators as they bring Jim Henson's magical world of Thra back to life in a sweeping fantasy series.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisCapturing Avatar (2010)
Capturing Avatar is a feature length behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Avatar. It uses footage from the film's development, as well as stock footage from as far back as the production of Titanic in 1995. Also included are numerous interviews with cast, artists, and other crew members. The documentary was released as a bonus feature on the extended collector's edition of Avatar.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisOne Soldier's Story: The Journey of American Sniper (2015)
Join director Clint Eastwood and his creative team, along with Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller, as they overcome enormous creative and logistic obstacles to make a film that brings the truth of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's story to the screen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
SnoozefestMovies like thisRay Harryhausen: Special Effects Titan (2012)
There’s only one person who so accurately personifies movie magic in the history of film, and that man is special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen. Focusing on the man behind the landmark effects on films like Clash Of The Titans, One Million Years B.C., Jason And The Argonauts and many more, this in-depth film features interviews with the great man himself, and with an array of animators and directors influenced by his work including Guillermo del Toro, Peter Jackson, Nick Park, Terry Gilliam, James Cameron and Steven Spielberg. The film also features unseen footage of tests and experiments recently uncovered.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Irishman: In Conversation (2019)
Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino in conversation about The Irishman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSpider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home (2022)
JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from Jon Watts.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFinding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026)
Featuring interviews from members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, follow the behind-the-scenes journey of bringing the Harry Potter books to the small screen. Find out how the new Golden Trio were found, and celebrate the commitment to detail of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians who have come together to bring the wizarding world to life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary
Worth the HypeMovies like this
Like The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier and something else?
Blend two favourites and we’ll find the films in between.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier?
The closest matches to The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier are More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011), The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) and Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (2025). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier?
People who watched The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier most often go on to More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011), The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) and Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (2025).
What is the newest movie like The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier?
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier?
Yes: More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011), The Thing: Terror Takes Shape (1998) and Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow (2025).
How are movies similar to The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Making of 'Evil Dead II' or The Gore the Merrier, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.