Best movies like Child's Play
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Plot Summary:
A single mother gives her son a beloved doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed by the soul of a serial killer.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 114000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, suspense, bloody, frightening, christmas horror, cult classic, classic horror, demonic, dark fantasy
Best tv shows and movies like Child's Play (1988):
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Charles (2021)
Plot Summary:
A young couple moves in to their first apartment and encounters a red-headed freckled doll. Soon they discover that their home and doll reveal an evil presence.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 126
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: scary, surprise ending, suspenseful, tense, bloody, suspense, slasher
Similar in 88%
Bad Dreams (1988)
Plot Summary:
Unity Field, a "free love" cult from the '70s, is mostly remembered for its notorious mass suicide led by Harris, its charismatic leader. While all members are supposed to burn in a fire together, young Cynthia is spared by chance. Years later, the nightmare of Unity Field remains buried in her mind. But when those around Cynthia start killing themselves, and she begins having visions of Harris, she may be forced to confront the past -- before it confronts her.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, rough, suspenseful, bloody, creepy, cult classic, atmospheric, surprise ending, brutal
Similar in 86%
Trilogy of Terror (1975)
Plot Summary:
Three bizarre horror stories ending with the story of an African doll out for blood.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: anthology, scary, tense, serious, suspenseful, slasher, creepy, psychological, retro, suspense
Similar in 82%
Deadly Friend (1986)
Plot Summary:
Paul is a new kid in town with a robot named "BB". He befriends Samantha and the three of them have a lot of good times together. That is, until Samantha's abusive father throws her down some stairs and kills her. In an effort to save her life, Paul implants BB's computer brain into Samantha's human brain.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: cult classic, surprise ending, splatter, funny, cult horror, slasher, suspenseful, gothic, black comedy, teen horror
Similar in 79%
Child's Play 3 (1991)
Plot Summary:
Eight years have passed since the events of the second film. Chucky has been resurrected once again and seeks revenge on Andy, his former owner, who is now a teenager enrolled in military school.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, bloody, splatter, controversial, classic horror, rough, serious, suspenseful, psychological
Similar in 80%
Chucky (2021)
Plot Summary:
After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begin to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies — and allies — from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind the killings, as well as the demon doll’s untold origins.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min
Plot tags: slasher, slasher horror, dark comedy, bleak, disturbing, scary, suspense, suspenseful, tense, esoteric
Similar in 77%
Cult of Chucky (2017)
Plot Summary:
Confined to an asylum for the criminally insane for the past four years, Nica Pierce is erroneously convinced that she, not Chucky, murdered her entire family. But when her psychiatrist introduces a new therapeutic “tool” to facilitate his patients’ group sessions — an all-too-familiar “Good Guy” doll with an innocently smiling face — a string of grisly deaths begins to plague the asylum, and Nica starts to wonder if maybe she isn’t crazy after all. Meanwhile, Andy Barclay, Chucky’s now all-grown-up nemesis from the first three Child’s Plays, races to Nica’s aid. But to save her he’ll have to get past Tiffany, Chucky’s long-ago bride, who will do anything, no matter how deadly or depraved, to help her beloved evil devilish doll.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 29000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, tense, bloody, suspense, atmospheric, suspenseful, psychological thriller, epic, controversial
Similar in 75%
Child's Play (2019)
Plot Summary:
A remake of the 1988 film.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, suspense, twist ending, suspenseful, serious, christmas horror, brutal, bloody, psychological
Similar in 75%
Child's Play 2 (1990)
Plot Summary:
When Andy's mother is admitted to a psychiatric hospital, the young boy is placed in foster care, and Chucky, determined to claim Andy's soul, is not far behind.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 57000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, bloody, splatter, psychological thriller, psychological, retro, dark, controversial, classic horror
Similar in 75%
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Plot Summary:
Presumed dead after a shoot-out with the Haddonfield police, Michael Myers is secretly nursed back to health -- and returns a year later to kill again and once more targets his young niece, Jamie. Jamie is now recovering in the local children's hospital after attacking her stepmother and losing her voice. Her mental link with her evil uncle may be the key to uprooting her family tree.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 46000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, bloody, surprise ending, classic horror, suspenseful, psychotronic, psychological, slasher horror, psychological thriller
Similar in 75%
Curse of Chucky (2013)
Plot Summary:
After the passing of her mother, a young woman in a wheelchair since birth, is forced to deal with her sister, brother-in-law, niece and their nanny as they say their goodbyes to mother. When people start turning up dead, Nica discovers the culprit might be a strange doll she received a few days earlier.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 43000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, suspenseful, atmospheric, stylized, serious, bloody, brutal, horror comedy, dark comedy
Similar in 86%
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Plot Summary:
Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 81000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, bloody, suspense, intense, creepy, teen, suspenseful, psychological, splatter
Similar in 89%
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)
Plot Summary:
A young girl who possesses the power of telekinesis accidentally causes her father's death after a family dispute at Crystal Lake. Years later, when a doctor tries to exploit her abilities, her power becomes a hellish curse, and she unwittingly unchains the merciless, bloodthirsty Jason Voorhees from his watery grave.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 42000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, bloody, classic horror, suspense, splatter, retro, dark, anime, cult horror
Similar in 86%
Motel Hell (1980)
Plot Summary:
Farmer Vincent kidnaps unsuspecting travellers and is burying them in his garden. Unfortunately for his victims, they are not dead. He feeds his victims to prepare them for his roadside stand. His motto is: It takes all kinds of critters...to make Farmer Vincents fritters. The movie is gory, but is also a parody of slasher movies like Last House on the Left.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: scary, black comedy, slasher, parody, humorous, dark comedy, rough, psychological, atmospheric, gothic
Similar in 76%
Puppetmaster (1989)
Plot Summary:
Toulon, a puppet maker, discovers an ancient Egyptian potion and uses it to bring his creations to life. His puppets become murderous little demons and escape. Distraught, the master takes his life. Years later, psychics tune into the existence of the monstrous marionettes and set off to stop them.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: scary, suspense, rough, atmospheric, enigmatic, grindhouse, cult classic, gothic, demonic, psychological
Similar in 89%
Dolls (1986)
Plot Summary:
A group of people stop by a mansion during a storm and discover two magical toy makers, and their haunted collection of dolls.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA, Italy
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, suspenseful, atmospheric, tense, demonic, gothic, suspense, disturbing, grindhouse
Similar in 75%
Bride of Chucky (1998)
Plot Summary:
Chucky hooks up with another murderous doll, the bridal gown-clad Tiffany, for a Route 66 murder spree with their unwitting hosts.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 63000
Genere: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, suspenseful, rough, dark comedy, horror comedy, bloody, splatter, grindhouse, cult classic
Similar in 76%
Poltergeist (1982)
Plot Summary:
Steve Freeling lives with his wife, Diane, and their three children, Dana, Robbie, and Carol Anne, in Southern California where he sells houses for the company that built the neighborhood. It starts with just a few odd occurrences, such as broken dishes and furniture moving around by itself. However, when he realizes that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve calls in a team of parapsychologists led by Dr. Lesh to help before it's too late.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 177000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: scary, psychological, suspense, suspenseful, rough, disturbing, cult classic, creepy, terrifying, splatter
Similar in 82%
Tourist Trap (1979)
Plot Summary:
Their car breaks down and four friends find themselves stranded at The Lost Oasis, a strange museum run by the friendly Mr. Slausen. Even though they are warned not to, the teens explore a house nearby and learn that it belongs to Davey, Mr. Slausen's insane brother. Davey has a knack for making mannequins. In fact, his house is filled with them. Davey's enthusiasm shows when starts adding the teenagers to his collection.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, psychological, suspenseful, serious, realistic, disturbing, bloody, grindhouse, cult horror
Similar in 82%
Children of the Corn (1984)
Plot Summary:
A boy preacher named Isaac goes to a town in Nebraska called Gatlin and gets all the children to murder every adult in town.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: scary, suspense, slasher, atmospheric, suspenseful, demonic, creepy, rough, classic horror, psychological
Similar in 87%
The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Plot Summary:
On the way to California, a family has the misfortune to have their car break down in an area closed to the public, and inhabited by violent savages ready to attack.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 39000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, tense, suspenseful, disturbing, dark, bloody, harsh, splatter, cult classic
Similar in 78%
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Plot Summary:
Five friends visiting their grandfather's house in the country are hunted and terrorized by a chain-saw wielding killer and his family of grave-robbing cannibals.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 180000
Genere: Horror
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, suspenseful, grindhouse, suspense, bloody, splatter, cult classic, creepy, dark
Similar in 78%
Wrong Turn (2003)
Plot Summary:
Chris crashes into a carload of other young people, and the group of stranded motorists is soon lost in the woods of West Virginia, where they're hunted by three cannibalistic mountain men who are grossly disfigured by generations of inbreeding.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 129000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: slasher, suspense, bloody, scary, suspenseful, rough, disturbing, intense, tense, creepy
Similar in 90%
The Collector (2009)
Plot Summary:
Desperate to repay his debt to his ex-wife, an ex-con plots a heist at his new employer's country home, unaware that a second criminal has also targeted the property, and rigged it with a series of deadly traps.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 71000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, brutal, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, rough, sadistic, splatter, bloody
Similar in 78%
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
Plot Summary:
After the Crystal Lake Massacres, Jason is pronounced dead and taken to the hospital morgue, where he is mysteriously revived, allowing his diabolical killing spree to continue at the camp where the gruesome slaughtering began. But this time, in addition to terrified teenagers, he meets a young boy named Tommy who has a special talent for horror masks and make up, leading up to a horrifying, bloody battle! Has Jason finally met his match?.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 58000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, splatter, grindhouse, bloody, suspenseful, spooky, teen horror, slasher horror, psychological
Similar in 90%
Hush (2016)
Plot Summary:
A deaf woman is stalked by a psychotic killer in her secluded home.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 150000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: slasher, suspense, scary, suspenseful, dark, psychological, tense, disturbing, twist ending, psychological thriller
Similar in 83%
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)
Plot Summary:
Determined to finish off the infamous killer Jason Voorhees once and for all, Tommy Jarvis and a friend exhume Jason’s corpse in order to cremate him. Things go awry when Jason is instead resurrected, sparking a new chain of ruthlessly brutal murders. Now it’s up to Tommy to stop the dark, devious and demented deaths that he unwittingly brought about.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 50000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, bloody, suspenseful, classic horror, suspense, retro, dark, controversial, anime
Similar in 84%
Seed of Chucky (2004)
Plot Summary:
Chucky and Tiffany are resurrected by their innocent son, Glen, and hit Hollywood, where a movie depicting the killer dolls' murder spree is underway.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 49000
Genere: Comedy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA, UK, Romania
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: slasher, dark comedy, black comedy, scary, semi serious, brutal, bloody, suspense, splatter, horror comedy
Similar in 81%
The Children (2008)
Plot Summary:
A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: scary, slasher, christmas horror, suspense, suspenseful, serious, disturbing, bloody, psychological, depressing
Similar in 76%
The Strangers (2008)
Plot Summary:
After returning from a wedding reception, a couple staying in an isolated vacation house receive a knock on the door in the mid-hours of the night. What ensues is a violent invasion by three strangers, their faces hidden behind masks. The couple find themselves in a violent struggle, in which they go beyond what either of them thought capable in order to survive.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 141000
Genere: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: slasher, scary, suspense, psychological thriller, suspenseful, tense, rough, atmospheric, disturbing, creepy