Movies like Dead (2020)
The best movies like Dead (2020) are You Might Be the Killer (2019), Something in the Dirt (2022) and Dreamland (2019). If Dead hooked you with its comedy and horror, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedWhat We Do in the Shadows (2014)7.5/10 from 4,147 votes
- NewestScared to Death (2026)Released 2026
You Might Be the Killer (2019)
Counselors are being killed off at summer camp, and Sam is stuck in the middle of it. Instead of contacting the cops, he calls his friend and slasher-film expert Chuck to discuss his options.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisSomething in the Dirt (2022)
When neighbors John and Levi witness supernatural events in their LA apartment building, they realize documenting the paranormal could inject some fame and fortune into their wasted lives.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisDreamland (2019)
On the night of the strangest wedding in cinema history, a grotesque gang boss hires a stonecold killer to bring him the finger of a fading, drug-addicted jazz legend.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
Departing Seniors (2024)
After an act of bullying sends Javier to the hospital, he begins experiencing visions that foresee glimpses of shocking murders at his school right before they happen. Now, in between navigating the social hierarchies and prejudices of clique culture, Javier and his best friend Bianca must try to unmask a serial killer before he strikes again.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
Happy Death Day (2017)
Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisUntitled Horror Movie (2021)
Set on computer screens and found footage style content, the movie follows six actors who decide to shoot their own horror movie as their hit TV show is on the brink of cancellation. In their search for a plot, they unintentionally summon a spirit with an affinity for violence, who starts picking them off one by one.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisBloody Axe Wound (2024)
Abbie Bladecut is a teenager torn between the macabre traditions of her family’s bloody trade and the tender stirrings of her first crush. In the small town of Clover Falls, Abbie’s father Roger has built an infamous legacy by capturing real-life killings on tape and selling them to eager customers, but as Abbie delves deeper into the grisly family business, she begins to wonder if it’s time to take the family tradition in a new direction.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Five friends set out for a weekend at a remote cabin in the woods, expecting nothing more than fun and relaxation. As night falls, they discover that something far more unsettling is at work and that nothing about their getaway is what it seems.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Ice Cream Truck (2017)
Mary moves back to her suburban hometown to find that the suburbs are scarier in more ways than she ever remembered.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisLimbo (2019)
A murderer finds himself on trial in Hell, caught between a bitter prosecutor and an inexperienced defence attorney. The trial spins out of control when a powerful demon, Lucifer and people from the killer’s past become involved.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisWhat We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDeathgasm (2015)
Two teenage boys unwittingly summon an ancient evil entity known as The Blind One by delving into black magic while trying to escape their mundane lives.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScared to Death (2026)
Jasper, a young filmmaker, seizes a chance to direct when his crew attends a séance in a haunted children's shelter. Trapped inside, they're haunted by ghostly orphans and a sinister force.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
John Dies at the End (2013)
A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisResolution (2013)
A man imprisons his estranged junkie friend in an isolated cabin in the boonies of San Diego to force him through a week of sobriety, but the events of that week are being mysteriously manipulated.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDial M for Middlesbrough (2019)
Terry and Gemma are forced to take refuge in a sinister and dilapidated caravan park after their coach breaks down. During the unplanned stay, visitors and residents begin to be bumped off one by one under grizzly circumstances.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
Studio 666 (2022)
Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisDude Bro Party Massacre III (2015)
In the wake of two back-to-back mass murders on Chico's frat row, loner Brent Chirino must infiltrate the ranks of a popular fraternity to investigate his twin brother's murder at the hands of the serial killer known as "Motherface."
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisA House on the Bayou (2021)
In an effort to reconnect and mend their relationship, a troubled couple and their preteen daughter seek an idyllic getaway to a remote mansion in rural Louisiana. But when unexpected visitors arrive, their facade of family unity starts to unravel, as terrifying secrets come to light.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & mystery
SnoozefestMovies like thisDead Dicks (2019)
After Becca receives a distressing call from her suicidal brother Richie, she rushes over to his apartment and finds him alive and well - surrounded by copies of his own dead body.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
Man Finds Tape (2025)
Pulled in by a series of strange and unexplainable video clips, a brother and sister team up to investigate the events captured in the footage, only to discover a shocking secret that’s overtaking their small-town Texas community.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & mystery
SnoozefestMovies like thisYour Monster (2024)
After her life falls apart, soft-spoken actress Laura Franco finds her voice again when she meets a terrifying, yet weirdly charming, monster living in her closet.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFreaky (2020)
A mystical, ancient dagger causes a notorious serial killer to magically switch bodies with a 17-year-old girl.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVicious Fun (2021)
Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in with his homicidal surroundings or risk becoming the next victim.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & horror
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJimmy and Stiggs (2025)
A shitstorm of bad news sends out-of-work filmmaker Jimmy Lang spiraling into an out-of-control bender, during which he claims to have been abducted by aliens. Fearing they’ll come back, he contacts his old friend Stiggs to help him gear up for war.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both horror
Diamantino (2018)
A disgraced soccer star seeks redemption but is exploited by a variety of causes hoping to capitalize on his celebrity.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHouse of the Long Shadows (1983)
An American writer goes to a remote Welsh manor on a $20,000 bet that he can write a classic novel like 'Wuthering Heights' in 24 hours. However, upon his arrival he discovers that the apparently empty manor has several rather odd inhabitants.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both horror & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Old Dark House (1963)
An American car salesman in London becomes mixed up in a series of fatal occurrences at a secluded mansion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & horror
SnoozefestMovies like thisShadow of the Thin Man (1941)
While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSong of the Thin Man (1947)
While attending a glamorous jazz cruise on New York’s East River, Nick and Nora Charles witness the fatal shooting of a wealthy patron. When suspicion falls on a young bandleader and his musicians, the couple steps in to clear their friends and uncover the real killer. Their investigation leads through a lively world of jazz clubs, radio personalities, high society, and backstage rivalries, where almost everyone has a secret and the next clue may be hidden in the music.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Dead?
The closest matches to Dead are You Might Be the Killer (2019), Something in the Dirt (2022) and Dreamland (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Dead?
People who watched Dead most often go on to You Might Be the Killer (2019), Something in the Dirt (2022) and Dreamland (2019).
What is the highest-rated movie like Dead?
What We Do in the Shadows (2014), rated 7.5/10 by 4,147 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Dead?
Scared to Death (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Dead?
Yes: You Might Be the Killer (2019), Something in the Dirt (2022) and Dreamland (2019).
How are movies similar to Dead chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dead, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.