Movies like Hollywood Ghost Stories (1986)
The best movies like Hollywood Ghost Stories (1986) are My Amityville Horror (2013), Ghost Adventures (2007) and The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998). If Hollywood Ghost Stories hooked you with its fantasy and documentary, these 10 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- NewestUnknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021)Released 2021
My Amityville Horror (2013)
For the first time in 35 years, Daniel Lutz recounts his version of the infamous Amityville haunting that terrified his family in 1975. George and Kathleen Lutz's story went on to inspire a best-selling novel and the subsequent films have continued to fascinate audiences today. This documentary reveals the horror behind growing up as part of a world-famous haunting and while Daniel's facts may be others' fiction, the psychological scars he carries are indisputable. Documentary filmmaker Eric Walter has combined years of independent research into the Amityville case along with the perspectives of past investigative reporters and eyewitnesses, giving way to the most personal testimony of the subject to date.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisGhost Adventures (2007)
In 2007, The Sci-Fi Channel premiered "Ghost Adventures," a raw documentary in which 3 men go to Virginia City, NV and Goldfield, NV on a ghost hunting expedition. Virginia City is rife with macabre lore and reputed to be one of the most haunted cities in America. Ghost Adventures has won a Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary that was given by the New York International Film & Video Festival.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & horror
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998)
A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair and the other stars of the film, along with commentary from the director and writer on some of the deeper meanings behind the elements they used to terrify their audiences, and previously unreleased footage including make-up tests and deleted scenes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & horror
Haunters: The Art of the Scare (2017)
A heart-warming and heart-stopping documentary about people who sacrifice everything to create the most popular and polarizing haunted houses for Halloween - from boo-scare mazes to a controversial new subculture of extreme terror experiences.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary & horror
The Devil and Father Amorth (2018)
William Friedkin attends an exorcism with Father Gabriele Amorth, as he treats an Italian woman named Cristina for the ninth time. Prior to filming, Cristina had purportedly been experiencing behavioural changes and “fits” that could not be explained by psychiatry, and which became worse during Christian holidays.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both documentary
SnoozefestMovies like thisLovecraft: Fear of the Unknown (2008)
A chronicle of the life, work and mind that created the Cthulhu mythos.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Worth the HypeMovies like thisUnknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021)
A deep dive into the making of the Paranormal Activity films with first time ever interviews with cast and crew, never-before-seen footage from the movies, and a preview of the seventh installment in the franchise.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarvel Studios: Assembling a Universe (2014)
A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & fantasy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGoing to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
This historical and critical look at slasher films, which includes dozens of clips, begins with Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Prom Night. The films' directors, writers, producers, and special effects creators comment on the films' making and success. During the Reagan years, the films get gorier, budgets get smaller, and their appeal wanes. Then, Nightmare on Elm Street revives the genre. Jump to the late 90s, when Scream brings humor and TV stars into the mix.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCropsey (2010)
Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both documentary & horror
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Hollywood Ghost Stories?
The closest matches to Hollywood Ghost Stories are My Amityville Horror (2013), Ghost Adventures (2007) and The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998). Below are 7 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Hollywood Ghost Stories?
People who watched Hollywood Ghost Stories most often go on to My Amityville Horror (2013), Ghost Adventures (2007) and The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998).
What is the newest movie like Hollywood Ghost Stories?
Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity (2021) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Hollywood Ghost Stories?
Yes: My Amityville Horror (2013), Ghost Adventures (2007) and The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist (1998).
How are movies similar to Hollywood Ghost Stories chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Hollywood Ghost Stories, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.