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Movies like The Cleanse (2018)

The best movies like The Cleanse (2018) are Harpoon (2019), Porno (2019) and Society (1990). If The Cleanse hooked you with its horror and comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Harpoon (2019)

    Rivalries, dark secrets, and sexual tension emerge when three best friends find themselves stranded on a yacht in the middle of the ocean under suspicious circumstances.

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

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  2. Porno (2019)

    When a group of naive teens working at a movie theater in a small Christian town discover a mysterious film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education…written in blood.

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

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  3. Society (1990)

    Bill Whitney is worried that he is different to his sister and parents. They mix with other upper-class people while Bill is more down to earth. Even his girlfriend seems a bit odd. All is revealed when Bill returns home to find a party in full swing.

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

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  4. Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)

    Mater, the rusty but trusty tow truck from Cars, spends a day in Radiator Springs playing scary pranks on his fellow townsfolk. That night at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells the story of the legend of the Ghostlight, and as everyone races home Mater is left alone primed for a good old-fashioned scare.

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

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  5. Hard to Die (1990)

    While doing the inventory for a lingerie outlet in a high rise office building, five attractive women are terrorized by a series of bizarre killings. They suspect that the strange janitor, who witnessed another series of killings six months previously, is at the bottom of the whole thing. Little do they know the real horror that they face in the end.

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

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  6. My Best Friend Is a Vampire (1987)

    Shortly after high school student Jeremy Capello goes on a hot date, he finds he can't stand garlic or see his reflection in mirrors.

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

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  7. Portal to Hell (2025)

    After a debt-collector finds a portal to hell in a washing machine at his local laundromat, he’s propositioned into feeding it sinners to save his neighbor’s soul, maybe even at the expense of his own.

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

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  8. Brain Damage (1988)

    Brian comes under the addictive spell of a parasite with the ability to induce euphoric hallucinations in its hosts.

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

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  9. Hostile Takeover (2025)

    Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings.

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

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  10. Slash/Back (2022)

    In a remote Arctic community, a group of Inuit girls fight off an alien invasion, all while trying to make it to the coolest party in town.

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

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  11. Rotting in the Sun (2023)

    A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.

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

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  12. Other Side of the Box (2018)

    A couple receives a mysterious package from an old friend.

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

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  13. 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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  14. Clown in a Cornfield (2025)

    Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.

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

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  15. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949)

    Washington Irving's tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman is brought to life, narrated by Bing Crosby.

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

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  16. Siren (2016)

    A bachelor party becomes a savage fight for survival when the groomsmen unwittingly unleash a fabled predator upon the festivities.

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

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  17. Killer Bean Forever (2008)

    When things go bad in Beantown, top assassin Killer Bean is called to clean-up the mess. Detective Cromwell finds himself in the middle between Killer Bean and mob boss Cappuccino.

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

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  18. The Hunt (2020)

    Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are—or how they got there. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, ruthless elitists gather at a remote location to hunt humans for sport. But their master plan is about to be derailed when one of the hunted turns the tables on her pursuers.

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

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  19. The Pig Who Cried Werewolf (2011)

    Of the famous Three Little Pigs, Heimlich is the one porker who finds a conspiracy around every corner. When The Big Bad Wolf moves in next door, Heimlich tries to warn his piggy pals Horst and Dieter that this may not bring a fairy-tale ending. Tired of hearing him 'cry wolf,' they ignore Heimlich's warnings until it's almost too late for them to live happily ever after. The chase is on!

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

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  20. Eradication (2022)

    When an unknown disease wipes out most of the world’s population, a man with unique blood is isolated for study. Fearing for his wife’s safety, he breaks his quarantine – into a world overrun by monstrous Infected and a shadowy agency hunting them down.

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

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  21. Francis (2013)

    Francis is a short story written by american novelist Dave Eggers. This is the story of a young boy growing up in the suburbs of chicago. He spent his vacations in Quetico Provincial Park, up on the border of Minnesota and Canada. But he won't be going back any day soon, not after what happened to a girl called Francis Brandywine.

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

  22. Brett (TBA)

    Abby returns home with her new fiancé and stumbles upon her cherished childhood ‘Brett’ doll. The doll suddenly awakens and professes his undying love for Abby and intends to prove that he can get all the... parts... of a real boy and win Abby back from her fiancé.

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

  23. Robo en el cine Capitol (1996)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

  24. Hi, Inspector (1985)

    A street cop is picked by the national security service in order to carry out an important and delicate task. His mission is to go undercover and infiltrate a dangerous international cabal of homosexuals.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  25. Butch Jamie (2008)

    The film follows the story of Jamie, a struggling butch lesbian actress who gets cast as a man in a film. The main plot is a romantic comedy between Jamie's male alter-ego, "Male Jamie," and Jill, a heterosexual woman on set. The film's subplots include Jamie's bisexual roommate Lola and her cat actor Howard, Lola's abrasive butch German girlfriend Andi, and Jamie's gay Asian friend David.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  26. Monsieur l'assassin X (2013)

    Linda is a little girl rejected by other children and by her family. She lives in a small town where a serial killer is prowling. But one day, she sees a strange character on the street carrying a bag with an arm hanging out of it.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both horror

  27. Calvary (1996)

    A traveling accordionist and superintendent of an old castle lives in an unhappy marriage, with a grown up daughter and has a sister-in-law who has been in love with him for years. During a trip, he meets young journalist (Mato Pavelic)and falls madly in love. His visit to the old castle tears the family apart, resulting in tragedy.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both thriller

  28. American Storage (2006)

    A storage facility employee discovers someone is living in one of the units.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  29. The Last Virgin in LA (2016)

    When Millie discovers she's the last virgin in LA, things get out of hand.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

  30. Last Call Lenny (2016)

    Lenny Upton combines euthanasia with his used furniture business to provide suicide assistance to melancholy customers with a death wish. Armed with a briefcase full of weapons and an eye for antiques, he custom designs a personalized death experience for his one-time clients. All sales are final in this short film that takes a darkly comedic evaluation of the value of life and used furniture.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Cleanse?

The closest matches to The Cleanse are Harpoon (2019), Porno (2019) and Society (1990). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Cleanse?

Start with Harpoon (2019), the closest match to The Cleanse.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Cleanse?

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949), rated 7.4/10 by 302 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Cleanse?

Hostile Takeover (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like The Cleanse?

Yes: Harpoon (2019), Porno (2019) and Society (1990).

How are movies similar to The Cleanse chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Cleanse, 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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