Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Doctor Sleep List

  • The Shining - Directly related as it is based on a Stephen King novel and follows the psychological horror theme.
  • It Chapter Two - Based on a Stephen King novel, it explores themes of trauma and the supernatural.
  • Gerald's Game - Another adaptation of a Stephen King work that delves into psychological horror and trauma.
  • Midnight Special - Combines elements of supernatural powers and a father-son relationship similar to the dynamic in Doctor Sleep.
  • The Haunting of Hill House - Explores themes of trauma, loss, and the supernatural, paralleling the psychological depth in Doctor Sleep.
  • The Babadook - Focuses on psychological horror and personal trauma, akin to the struggles of the characters in Doctor Sleep.
  • The Others - Involves supernatural elements and a haunting narrative that shares tonal similarities with Doctor Sleep.
  • Doctor Strange - Features metaphysical elements and a journey into the supernatural, paralleling the mystical aspects of Doctor Sleep.
  • Firestarter - Another Stephen King adaptation focusing on psychic abilities and childhood trauma.
  • Pet Sematary - Explores the themes of death and resurrection, which resonate with the darker elements in Doctor Sleep.
  • Carrie - A classic Stephen King adaptation dealing with supernatural abilities and personal trauma.
  • The Mist - Another Stephen King adaptation featuring psychological horror intertwined with supernatural events.
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street - Deals with dark themes and supernatural horror that resonate with the atmosphere of Doctor Sleep.
  • The Dark Tower - Based on a Stephen King series, merging fantasy and horror elements.
  • Shutter Island - Explores themes of reality versus delusion, similar to the psychological elements in Doctor Sleep.
  • The Sixth Sense - Involves the supernatural and intense psychological themes, akin to those in Doctor Sleep.
  • Sinister - Features a dark atmosphere and elements of supernatural horror intertwined with a personal story.
  • The Witch - Explores psychological horror and the supernatural, focusing on character-driven stories.
  • Carrie (2013) - A modern adaptation of a Stephen King classic that maintains complex emotional themes.
  • The Conjuring - Features supernatural themes and a strong emotional core similar to that of Doctor Sleep.
  • It Follows - Blends psychological horror with supernatural elements with a focus on its characters.
  • Halloween - Combines elements of horror and psychological tension which align with aspects of Doctor Sleep.
  • The Ring - Deals with supernatural horror centered around a haunting, resonating with Doctor Sleep's themes.
  • The Exorcist - Explores deep horror and psychological themes, showcasing the conflict between good and evil.
  • Us - Examines duality and psychological terror in a gripping narrative similar to Doctor Sleep.
  • The Grudge - Focuses on a curse and supernatural horror, akin to the pervasive dread in Doctor Sleep.
  • Midsommar - Explores psychological themes and horror in a unique and unsettling way.
  • The Devil's Rejects - Combines elements of horror with a focus on character-driven stories, similar to Doctor Sleep.
  • The Cabin in the Woods - Plays with horror tropes while exploring deeper psychological themes.
  • Annihilation - Merges psychological horror with science fiction, echoing complexities in Doctor Sleep.
  • The Autopsy of Jane Doe - Combines supernatural elements with a tense, character-focused narrative.
  • Hereditary - Another film that centers on trauma, family ties, and psychological horror.
  • The Invisible Man - Features psychological tension and a strong lead character overcoming trauma.
  • The Night House - Explores themes of grief and the supernatural in a psychological horror context.
  • The Dark and the Wicked - Investigation of familial trauma alongside supernatural horror is akin to themes in Doctor Sleep.
  • Oculus - Deals with psychological horror entwined with supernatural elements.
  • Don't Breathe - Tackles intense psychological tension and a survivor's struggle similar to Doctor Sleep.

Last updated: 2024-09-23 15:22:33

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Shining
The Shining
144 min
1980 United Kingdom 1121510 8.4 Movie Released R
2
It Chapter Two
It Chapter Two
169 min
2019 United States of America 307448 6.5 Movie Released
3
Gerald's Game
Gerald's Game
104 min
2017 United States of America 129806 6.5 Movie Released NR
4 2016 Greece 84563 6.6 Movie Released
5
The Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House
72 min
SS 1 EP 10
2018 United States of America 295936 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
The Babadook
The Babadook
94 min
2014 Australia 250858 6.8 Movie Released R
7
The Others
The Others
104 min
2001 France 397398 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
8
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
115 min
2016 United States of America 816119 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
9
Firestarter
Firestarter
115 min
1984 United States of America 37449 6.1 Movie Released R
10
Pet Sematary
Pet Sematary
102 min
1989 United States of America 116359 6.5 Movie Released R
11
Carrie
Carrie
98 min
1976 United States of America 209507 7.4 Movie Released R
12
The Mist
The Mist
126 min
2007 United States of America 345189 7.1 Movie Released R
13 1984 United States of America 265868 7.4 Movie Released R
14 2017 United States of America 147010 5.6 Movie Released PG-13
15
Shutter Island
Shutter Island
138 min
2010 United States of America 1480590 8.2 Movie Released
16
The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
107 min
1999 United States of America 1064000 8.2 Movie Released PG-13
17
Sinister
Sinister
110 min
2012 Canada 285128 6.8 Movie Released R
18
The Witch
The Witch
92 min
2016 Brazil 307673 7 Movie Released
19
The Conjuring
The Conjuring
112 min
2013 United States of America 563092 7.5 Movie Released
20
It Follows
It Follows
101 min
2015 United States of America 274280 6.8 Movie Released
21
Halloween
Halloween
91 min
1978 United States of America 310296 7.7 Movie Released R
22
The Ring
The Ring
115 min
2002 United States of America 378975 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
23
The Exorcist
The Exorcist
122 min
1973 United States of America 460727 8.1 Movie Released R
24
Us
Us
116 min
2019 United States of America 347828 6.8 Movie Released
25
The Grudge
The Grudge
92 min
2004 United States of America 151807 5.9 Movie Released
26
Midsommar
Midsommar
147 min
2019 Sweden 416616 7.1 Movie Released R
27 2005 Germany 106572 6.7 Movie Released R
28 2012 United States of America 456559 7 Movie Released
29
Annihilation
Annihilation
115 min
2018 United Kingdom 366924 6.8 Movie Released R
30 2016 United Kingdom 143174 6.8 Movie Released R
31
Hereditary
Hereditary
128 min
2018 United States of America 389541 7.3 Movie Released R
32 2020 Australia 260026 7.1 Movie Released R
33
The Night House
The Night House
107 min
2021 United Kingdom 68783 6.4 Movie Released
34 2020 United States of America 23481 6.1 Movie Released
35
Oculus
Oculus
104 min
2013 United States of America 141139 6.5 Movie Released R
36
Don't Breathe
Don't Breathe
89 min
2016 United States of America 305488 7.1 Movie Released
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