10 Movies & Shows Like The Mimic (2017)

Description: A slow-burning gothic horror that relies on atmosphere and psychological tension, featuring a mother protecting her children in a secluded house with disturbing secrets.

Fact: The film was shot almost entirely in natural light to enhance its eerie, claustrophobic feel. It became the highest-grossing Spanish film at the time of its release.

Description: A journalist investigates a cursed videotape that brings death to its viewers, featuring iconic imagery and a pervasive sense of impending doom.

Fact: The famous well scene was filmed with real water in an actual well. The film's success sparked a wave of J-horror remakes in Hollywood.

Description: A supernatural curse that lingers in a house, affecting all who enter, with non-linear storytelling and unforgettable ghostly imagery.

Fact: The iconic croaking sound was created by recording a voice actor gargling yogurt. The film's ghost Kayako holds the Guinness World Record for 'longest hair in a horror movie.'

Description: A claustrophobic horror film about a group of women trapped in a cave system with unseen predators, blending psychological terror with visceral scares.

Fact: The actresses actually crawled through tight spaces during filming to create authentic reactions. The original UK ending was changed for American audiences to be more hopeful.

Description: A haunting psychological horror film that revolves around a mother's desperate search for her missing son in a mysterious orphanage, blending supernatural elements with deep emotional trauma.

Fact: The film was produced by Guillermo del Toro, who also helped shape its eerie atmosphere. It won seven Goya Awards, including Best New Director for J.A. Bayona.

Description: A found-footage horror that documents a couple's terrifying experiences with an invisible entity in their home, using subtle scares and realistic tension.

Fact: The film was made for just $15,000 but grossed over $193 million worldwide. Many scenes were improvised, with the actors living in the house during filming.

Description: A paranormal investigation story based on real cases, featuring a family terrorized by a malevolent presence in their new home, with intense jump scares and a pervasive sense of dread.

Fact: The film's production used real-life paranormal investigators during filming. It spawned an entire cinematic universe of interconnected horror films.

Description: A chilling tale of a true-crime writer who discovers disturbing home movies in his new house, uncovering a supernatural entity that preys on families.

Fact: The creepy home movie sequences were inspired by real snuff film urban legends. The film's score incorporates unsettling sounds like reversed whispers and distorted children's laughter.

Description: A deeply unsettling exploration of grief and motherhood, where a sinister presence manifests from a children's book, blurring the line between psychological and supernatural horror.

Fact: The Babadook monster became an unlikely LGBTQ+ icon after the film's release. The eerie pop-up book featured in the movie was created by hand by the director.

Description: A harrowing family drama that descends into supernatural horror, exploring inherited trauma and the breakdown of a family under sinister forces.

Fact: The miniature models featured in the film were actually built by the crew. The film's most shocking scene was kept secret from test audiences to preserve its impact.