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Movies and shows like The Babadook

Our engine crosses vibes, genres and moods to keep The Babadook going. See the The Babadook page →

These 18 titles extend The Babadook through mood and genre. The selection runs from 1947 to 2026. The highest rated is Forrest Gump (8.5). 6 of them are on HBO Max, Prime Video.

A Nightmare on Elm Street
★ 7.6
A Nightmare on Elm Street1984

In common: nightmare

Sinister
★ 6.7
Sinister2012
Talk to Me
★ 7.3
Talk to Me2022
Midsommar
★ 6.9
Midsommar2019

Also drama

Hereditary
★ 7.4
Hereditary2018

In common: dysfunctional family, parent child relationship

Black Swan
★ 7.7
Black Swan2010

Also drama · In common: nightmare

Forrest Gump
★ 8.5
Forrest Gump1994

Also drama · In common: single mother, parent child relationship

Frankenstein
★ 7.6
Frankenstein2025

Also drama · In common: monster

The Last House on the Left
★ 6.5
The Last House on the Left2009

Also drama · In common: dysfunctional family

The Conjuring 2
★ 7.3
The Conjuring 22016

In common: single mother

Smile 2
★ 6.6
Smile 22024

In common: nightmare

Triangle
★ 6.9
Triangle2009

In common: single mother

Miracle on 34th Street
★ 7.4
Miracle on 34th Street1947

Also drama · In common: parent child relationship, single mother

Godzilla Minus One
★ 7.6
Godzilla Minus One2023

In common: monster

The Wolfman
★ 5.9
The Wolfman2010

In common: parent child relationship

Return to Silent Hill
★ 5.4
Return to Silent Hill2026

Also drama · In common: monster

The Revenant
★ 7.5
The Revenant2015

Also drama · In common: parent child relationship

Terrifier 3
★ 6.8
Terrifier 32024

In common: monster