20 Movies Like Better Watch Out

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Krampus

Krampus
Krampus
Internet Movie Database: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 49/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Awards: 5 wins & 14 nominations
Writer: Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields
Actors: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner
Language: English, German
Country: United States, Canada
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“Krampus” is a horror-comedy film about a dysfunctional family who accidentally summons an ancient Christmas demon known as Krampus, who punishes those who have lost their holiday spirit.”

The Babysitter

The Babysitter
The Babysitter
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
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Runtime: 85 min
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Awards: N/A
Writer: Brian Duffield
Actors: Judah Lewis, Samara Weaving, Robbie Amell
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Babysitter” is a horror-comedy film about a young boy who discovers that his attractive babysitter is part of a satanic cult and must fight for his life when things take a deadly turn during a night of babysitting.

The Gift

The Gift
The Gift
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 77/100
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 12 nominations
Writer: Joel Edgerton
Actors: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton
Language: English
Country: United States, Australia, China
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“The Gift” is a psychological thriller about a married couple whose lives are disrupted when a mysterious acquaintance from the husband’s past reappears, bringing with him a series of unsettling gifts and dark secrets that unravel their lives. As the couple becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, they are forced to confront their past and face the consequences of their actions.

The Strangers

The Strangers
The Strangers
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
Metacritic: 47/100
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Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 15 nominations
Writer: Bryan Bertino
Actors: Scott Speedman, Liv Tyler, Gemma Ward
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Strangers” is a horror film about a couple who are terrorized by three masked strangers while staying in a remote vacation home. The strangers torment the couple throughout the night, leading to a terrifying and suspenseful battle for survival.

You’re Next

You're Next
You're Next
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 95 min
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Awards: 11 wins & 20 nominations
Writer: Simon Barrett
Actors: Sharni Vinson, Joe Swanberg, AJ Bowen
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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“You’re Next” is a horror film about a family reunion that turns deadly when masked intruders begin targeting the family members, but one unexpected guest fights back to survive and uncover the truth behind the attack.

The Purge

The Purge
The Purge
Internet Movie Database: 5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 41%
Metacritic: 41/100
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Runtime: 85 min
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: James DeMonaco
Actors: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder
Language: English
Country: United States, France
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The Purge is a dystopian horror film series set in a future America where all crime, including murder, is legal for a 12-hour period each year known as “The Purge.” The movies explore the consequences and chaos that ensue during this annual event, focusing on different characters and their attempts to survive the night.

Hush

Hush
Hush
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 82 min
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 7 nominations
Writer: Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel
Actors: John Gallagher Jr., Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco
Language: English, American Sign
Country: United States
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“Hush” is a thriller film about a deaf and mute woman who must fight for her life when a masked intruder invades her secluded home. As she struggles to outsmart her attacker, she uses her disabilities to her advantage in a tense battle for survival.

The Guest

The Guest
The Guest
Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 76/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Action, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 5 wins & 13 nominations
Writer: Simon Barrett
Actors: Dan Stevens, Sheila Kelley, Maika Monroe
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
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“The Guest” is a thriller film about a mysterious and charming stranger who enters the lives of a family claiming to be a friend of their deceased son, but his true intentions are far more sinister and dangerous than they appear.”

Don’t Breathe

Don't Breathe
Don't Breathe
Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Crime, Horror, Thriller
Awards: 7 wins & 21 nominations
Writer: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues
Actors: Stephen Lang, Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette
Language: English
Country: United States, Hungary
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The movie “Don’t Breathe” is a tense and suspenseful thriller about a group of young burglars who break into the home of a blind man, only to discover that he is far more dangerous than they anticipated when he turns the tables on them.

The House of the Devil

The House of the Devil
The House of the Devil
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 95 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Awards: 3 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Ti West
Actors: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The House of the Devil” is a horror film about a college student who takes a babysitting job in a remote house, only to discover that her employers have sinister intentions. As the night progresses, she finds herself trapped in a terrifying and occult-filled nightmare.

Funny Games

Funny Games
Funny Games
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 52%
Metacritic: 44/100
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Runtime: 111 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 6 nominations
Writer: Michael Haneke
Actors: Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Michael Pitt
Language: English
Country: United States, France, United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, Italy
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“Funny Games” is a psychological thriller about two young men who torment a family during their vacation, engaging in sadistic games and violence. The film explores themes of violence, power dynamics, and the desensitization of modern society.

The Loved Ones

The Loved Ones
The Loved Ones
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 84 min
Genre: Crime, Horror
Awards: 2 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Sean Byrne
Actors: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton
Language: English
Country: Australia
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“The Loved Ones” is a horror film that follows a disturbed high school girl who kidnaps and tortures a boy she has a crush on, with her father’s assistance, after he rejects her invitation to the school dance. The boy must fight to survive the sadistic duo’s twisted games and escape their clutches.

The Boy

The Boy
The Boy
Internet Movie Database: 6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 31%
Metacritic: 42/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 6 nominations
Writer: Stacey Menear
Actors: Lauren Cohan, Rupert Evans, James Russell
Language: English
Country: United States, Canada, China
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“The Boy” is a horror film about a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, only to discover that the child she is hired to care for is actually a life-sized doll that the parents treat as their deceased son. As she begins to break the rules regarding the doll, she starts experiencing strange and unsettling events that lead her to question the truth behind the family’s dark secret.

The Orphanage

The Orphanage
The Orphanage
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Awards: 32 wins & 43 nominations
Writer: Sergio G. Sánchez
Actors: Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep
Language: Spanish
Country: Spain, Mexico, France, Belgium
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The Orphanage is a horror film about a woman who returns to her childhood orphanage, only to discover that it is haunted by a vengeful spirit. As she investigates the mystery, she uncovers dark secrets about the past and must confront her own fears to protect her family.

Home Alone

Home Alone
Home Alone
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 63/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Comedy, Family
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 12 wins & 7 nominations total
Writer: John Hughes
Actors: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
Language: English, French
Country: United States
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Home Alone is a comedy film about an 8-year-old boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind by his family during Christmas vacation. He must protect his home from two burglars using creative and hilarious booby traps.

The Visit

The Visit
The Visit
Internet Movie Database: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 94 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 14 nominations
Writer: M. Night Shyamalan
Actors: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan
Language: English
Country: United States, Japan
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“The Visit” is a horror film about two siblings who go to their grandparents’ house for a week, only to discover that their seemingly innocent grandparents are hiding a dark secret.”

The Others

The Others
The Others
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA 29 wins & 55 nominations total
Writer: Alejandro Amenábar
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan
Language: English
Country: Spain, France, United States
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“The Others” is a psychological horror film about a woman living with her two children in an isolated mansion, who becomes convinced that their house is haunted. As she tries to unravel the mysteries surrounding her family and the strange occurrences, she discovers a shocking truth that changes everything.

When a Stranger Calls

When a Stranger Calls
When a Stranger Calls
Internet Movie Database: 5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 9%
Metacritic: 27/100
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Runtime: 87 min
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Awards: 3 nominations
Writer: Jake Wade Wall, Steve Feke, Fred Walton
Actors: Camilla Belle, Tommy Flanagan, Katie Cassidy
Language: English
Country: United States
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“When a Stranger Calls” is a psychological horror film about a babysitter who receives menacing phone calls from an unknown stalker. As the calls escalate, she realizes that the calls are coming from inside the house, putting her and the children in imminent danger.

The Shallows

The Shallows
The Shallows
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Metacritic: 59/100
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Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Horror
Awards: 1 win & 15 nominations
Writer: Anthony Jaswinski
Actors: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
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“The Shallows” is a survival thriller film about a young woman who becomes stranded on a rock in the ocean, just a few hundred yards from shore, and must outsmart a great white shark in order to survive. The movie follows her intense struggle for survival as she battles the elements and the relentless predator.

The Invitation

The Invitation
The Invitation
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery
Awards: 4 wins & 15 nominations
Writer: Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
Actors: Logan Marshall-Green, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Michiel Huisman
Language: English
Country: United States
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“The Invitation” is a psychological thriller about a man who attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife and becomes increasingly suspicious of their motives, leading to a tense and shocking climax.

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