10 Movies & Shows Like Slaxx (2020)

Description: A psychological horror film about a sentient, malevolent car that exerts control over its owner, blending automotive terror with themes of obsession.

Fact: Based on Stephen King's novel, the film used multiple 1958 Plymouth Fury cars for different effects. The car's license plate reads 'CQB 241,' a nod to King's other works.

Description: A horror-comedy about a mysterious, sentient substance that turns people into mindless consumers, blending body horror with social satire.

Fact: The film was marketed with the tagline 'Enough is never enough,' playing on its themes of consumerism. It features a memorable scene where the titular substance oozes out of a refrigerator.

Description: A high-energy horror film where machines and vehicles come to life and attack humans, delivering relentless action and dark humor.

Fact: This is the only film directed by Stephen King, who also wrote the screenplay. The soundtrack features AC/DC, including the song 'Who Made Who,' written specifically for the movie.

Description: A remake of the classic horror film about a gelatinous alien organism that consumes everything in its path, featuring gruesome practical effects.

Fact: The Blob's effects were created by Tony Gardner, who later worked on 'Army of Darkness.' The film was initially rated X for violence before being edited down to an R rating.

Description: A creature feature about giant, subterranean worms terrorizing a small town, mixing horror with witty dialogue and inventive action.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a low-budget Western before being reworked into a horror-comedy. The creatures, called Graboids, were puppets operated by multiple people.

Description: A creature feature where genetically mutated ticks grow to enormous sizes and attack a group of teenagers, combining body horror with survival thrills.

Fact: The film features early special effects work by the KNB EFX Group, known for their work in horror. It was marketed as 'Infested' in some regions.

Description: A supernatural horror film about a possessed industrial laundry machine that gruesomely kills people, blending mechanical terror with occult themes.

Fact: Based on a short story by Stephen King, the film expands the original premise into a full-length feature. The mangler machine was a real, modified industrial press.

Description: A darkly comedic horror film where an inanimate object—a possessed recliner—becomes a murderous entity, combining absurdity with genuine tension.

Fact: The film's premise was inspired by real-life urban legends about cursed furniture. It uses practical effects to bring the killer sofa to life.

Description: A grimy, over-the-top horror-comedy about homeless people melting after drinking toxic alcohol, blending grotesque visuals with dark humor.

Fact: The film's melting effects were achieved using a combination of latex and condoms filled with colored liquid. It gained a cult following for its extreme and unapologetic style.

Description: A surreal horror film centered around a demonic bed that consumes its victims, featuring bizarre visuals and a dreamlike narrative.

Fact: The film was largely forgotten until Patton Oswalt referenced it in a stand-up routine, sparking renewed interest. It was shot on a shoestring budget over several years.