10 Movies & Shows Like Dr. Giggles

Description: A cult classic featuring bizarre medical horror elements, focusing on a deformed creature kept in a basket, with plenty of gruesome practical effects.

Fact: The film was made for just $35,000 and became a midnight movie sensation. The creature effects were created using stop-motion animation and puppetry.

Description: A satirical horror film about a mysterious substance that becomes a popular consumer product with horrifying consequences, blending body horror with social commentary.

Fact: The titular 'Stuff' was actually made from a mixture of yogurt, food coloring, and whipped cream. The film was marketed with the tagline 'Enough is never enough.'

Description: A splatter-filled superhero parody featuring extreme violence and bodily mutations, with a tone that balances horror and comedy.

Fact: Originally intended as a serious horror film, it was retooled as a comedy after test screenings. The film spawned multiple sequels and even a musical adaptation.

Description: A chaotic blend of teen comedy and gross-out horror featuring mutant transformations and outrageous violence, set in a high school near a nuclear plant.

Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days on a shoestring budget. Many of the mutant effects were created using household items and food products.

Description: An ultra-gory sci-fi horror comedy featuring extreme violence and bodily dismemberment, made with a DIY aesthetic and dark humor.

Fact: Director Peter Jackson shot the film on weekends over four years using homemade special effects. The vomit scene used real cottage cheese that had gone bad.

Description: A horror film centered around a deranged professional who uses his medical expertise for gruesome purposes, blending psychological terror with visceral gore.

Fact: The lead actor, Corbin Bernsen, underwent extensive dental training to make his performance more authentic. The film was so successful it spawned a sequel just two years later.

Description: Continues the story of a mentally unstable dentist, ramping up the horror with even more extreme and creative acts of violence in a medical setting.

Fact: This sequel was shot back-to-back with another horror film by the same director, utilizing many of the same sets to save costs.

Description: A love letter to 1980s body horror films featuring grotesque transformations, slimy creatures, and a perfect balance of horror and humor.

Fact: The film's creature effects were all done practically, with minimal CGI. It was the feature directorial debut of James Gunn, who would later helm major superhero franchises.

Description: A darkly comedic and disturbing tale of a troubled teenager obsessed with surgery and blood, featuring shocking scenes of medical horror.

Fact: The film's lead actress, AnnaLynne McCord, completely transformed her appearance and demeanor for the role, shocking fans used to her glamorous TV persona.

Description: An outrageous and gory exploitation film featuring extreme violence and dark humor, with a focus on bodily mutilation and grotesque transformations.

Fact: The film's infamous 'melt' scenes were achieved using a combination of latex, food coloring, and microwaved jelly. It was shot on location in a real junkyard.