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Movies like Dead Bug (2013)

The best movies like Dead Bug (2013) are Night of the Animated Dead (2021), The House (2022) and Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation Z.E.R.O. (2006). If Dead Bug hooked you with its animation, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Night of the Animated Dead (2021)

    An animated retelling of ‘Night of the Living Dead’, in which a group of people in a rural farmhouse struggle to survive the threat of bloodthirsty zombies.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  2. The House (2022)

    Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  3. Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation Z.E.R.O. (2006)

    The villains of the Kids Next Door, lead by Father, join forces to resurrect the Ultimate Evil, Grandfather, a tyrant who once ruled the world many years ago when most of the villains were themselves kids. However, Father disgraced him that he can't even try to destroy the KND and the Villains were quickly betrayed when they are turned into Senior Citizombies, creatures that are immortal and can transform any living creature into one of them and slaves who are forced to make Tapioca to refuel Grandfather so he can find and destroy the Book of K.N.D.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  4. Daddy, I'm a Zombie (2012)

    The misadventures of a teenager girl in her new life as zombie.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  5. The Smurfs: The Legend of Smurfy Hollow (2013)

    When Brainy Smurf is favored to win the annual Smurfberry Hunt for the ninth year in a row, Gutsy Smurf sets out to discover how Brainy wins every year. Gutsy’s investigation takes him into spooky Smurfy Hollow–and right into Gargamel’s trap! Can Brainy and Gutsy, with the help of Smurfette, put aside their rivalry before Gargamel captures them–or worse, they come face-to-face with the legendary ghost, the Headless Horseman?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  6. Monster High: Friday Night Frights (2012)

    After Monster High’s roller skating team is defeated at the Skulltimate Roller Maze tournament, the ghouls team up to face an all-boys league, with the hope of winning back the school crest and restoring school spirit.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  7. Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (2020)

    An intelligent 15-year-old high school student is unexpectedly transferred to a boarding school where he opens a portal of monsters from another dimension.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  8. Thriller Night (2011)

    A Shrek parody of Michael Jackson's Thriller song and music video, with Donkey singing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  9. Wrinkles (2011)

    At an elder-care facility, a geriatric con artist tries to prevent his new friend with early Alzheimer's symptoms from being transferred to the 'lost causes' floor.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  10. An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It (2022)

    When a young telemarketer is confronted by a mysterious talking ostrich, he learns that the universe is stop motion animation. He must put aside his dwindling toaster sales and focus on convincing his colleagues of his terrifying discovery. It's scary business living in a stop motion world, where your faces come off and a giant hand controls your every move.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  11. Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006)

    Cartoon worlds collide in this hourlong adventure starring whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy Turner from "The Fairly OddParents." When the boys duel over Cindy Vortex, it draws the attention of Jimmy's archenemy, Prof. Calamitous, who teams with Wanda and Cosmo, forcing Jimmy and Timmy to work together to save the world from the all-powerful villain.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  12. Jimmy Timmy Power Hour (2004)

    Mayhem reigns supreme in the animated kingdom as whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy from "The Fairly Oddparents" swap places in each other's worlds.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  13. The Tidal Zone: SpongeBob Universe Special (2023)

    GrandPat travels through alternate dimensions and timelines to get home.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  14. Sing: Thriller (2024)

    Buster Moon dreams up a star-studded spectacle set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring characters from the hit "Sing" films.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  15. Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love? (2012)

    Draculaura’s Sweet 1600th birthday is an extra special occasion to party at Monster High! But her high expectations lead to deadly results when she’s faced with the choice between practical boyfriend Clawd, and new vampire heartthrob, Valentine, a romantic blast from her past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  16. Memoir of a Snail (2024)

    Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  17. Sturgill Simpson Presents Sound & Fury (2019)

    In this anime visual album, a mysterious driver heads deep into a postapocalyptic hellscape toward a ferocious showdown with two monstrous opponents.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  18. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)

    Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  19. Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014)

    Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda, from a devious new villain, the Jester. New comrades Wiser the Owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess, and Tugg the Tugboat join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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  20. Inception: The Cobol Job (2010)

    Cobb, Arthur and Nash are enlisted by Cobol Engineering.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Dead Bug?

The closest matches to Dead Bug are Night of the Animated Dead (2021), The House (2022) and Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation Z.E.R.O. (2006). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Dead Bug?

Start with Night of the Animated Dead (2021), the closest match to Dead Bug.

What is the highest-rated movie like Dead Bug?

Memoir of a Snail (2024), rated 8.1/10 by 859 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Dead Bug?

Memoir of a Snail (2024) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Spanish movies like Dead Bug?

Yes: Daddy, I'm a Zombie (2012) and Wrinkles (2011).

How are movies similar to Dead Bug chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dead Bug, 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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