10 Movies & Shows Like After.Life (2009)

Description: A classic ghost story that revolves around a grieving man who encounters a malevolent spirit in his new home, uncovering a dark and tragic past.

Fact: The film is based on real events that allegedly occurred in a haunted house in Colorado. It is often cited as one of the scariest movies of all time.

Description: A sci-fi horror film that examines the thin veil between life and death, as medical students experiment with near-death experiences, uncovering dark secrets from their past.

Fact: The concept was inspired by real-life near-death experiences. The film's title refers to the flatline on an ECG monitor, indicating clinical death.

Description: A psychological horror film that portrays a man's descent into madness, filled with surreal and nightmarish visions, questioning the nature of reality and the afterlife.

Fact: The film's disturbing visual effects influenced many later horror movies, including the 'Silent Hill' series. It was initially a box office failure but gained a cult following over time.

Description: A dark comedy-horror film that mixes supernatural elements with a quirky tone, featuring a man who communicates with ghosts to solve a series of mysterious deaths.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use digital compositing for its ghostly effects. It was initially intended to be a much darker and scarier movie.

Description: A visually stunning fantasy drama that explores the afterlife, love, and redemption, with a deeply emotional and metaphysical narrative.

Fact: The film won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. Its depiction of heaven and hell was heavily influenced by classical paintings and surreal art.

Description: A psychological thriller that explores themes of life after death, blurring the lines between the living and the dead, with a haunting and emotional narrative.

Fact: The famous line 'I see dead people' was improvised by the young actor Haley Joel Osment. The movie was initially marketed as a horror film but is more of a supernatural drama.

Description: A gothic horror film that delves into the supernatural, featuring a mysterious and eerie atmosphere where the living and the deceased coexist in unsettling ways.

Fact: The entire film was shot in sequence, which is rare for movies. The director insisted on using natural light to enhance the film's eerie ambiance.

Description: A gothic horror film set during the Spanish Civil War, blending supernatural elements with historical drama, and exploring themes of loss and unresolved trauma.

Fact: The film is often considered a spiritual precursor to 'Pan's Labyrinth.' The ghostly apparitions were created using practical effects rather than CGI.

Description: A supernatural drama that follows a murdered girl watching over her family from the afterlife, blending emotional depth with eerie, otherworldly elements.

Fact: The film's depiction of the afterlife was inspired by Salvador Dalí's paintings. The story is based on a bestselling novel of the same name.

Description: A Spanish horror film that combines a ghost story with a deeply emotional and tragic narrative, focusing on a mother's search for her missing son in a haunted orphanage.

Fact: The film was produced by Guillermo del Toro, who also influenced its gothic aesthetic. It was Spain's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.