If you enjoyed the dark, action-packed world of 'Van Helsing (2016)', you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and TV shows that deliver the same thrilling mix of supernatural battles, gothic horror, and relentless action. Whether you're a fan of vampire hunters, post-apocalyptic settings, or monster-filled adventures, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997)
Description: A cult classic that combines horror, action, and drama, following a young woman destined to battle vampires and other dark forces.
Fact: The series was initially a movie before being adapted into a TV show, which became far more successful.


Supernatural (2005)
Description: Centers around two brothers who hunt demons, monsters, and other supernatural entities, featuring a mix of horror, action, and mythology.
Fact: The show holds the record for the longest-running North American live-action fantasy TV series.


True Blood (2008)
Description: A Southern Gothic horror series that explores the coexistence of vampires and humans, filled with romance, violence, and dark humor.
Fact: The series is based on 'The Southern Vampire Mysteries' novels by Charlaine Harris.


The Walking Dead (2010)
Description: A post-apocalyptic horror series that explores survival against hordes of the undead, with strong themes of humanity and morality.
Fact: The show is based on a comic book series of the same name, which has been published since


Grimm (2011)
Description: A police procedural with a supernatural twist, where the protagonist discovers he is a descendant of a line of monster hunters.
Fact: The show incorporates elements from Grimm's Fairy Tales, reimagining them as real creatures in the modern world.


Penny Dreadful (2014)
Description: A gothic horror series that weaves together classic literary characters and dark supernatural elements in a Victorian setting.
Fact: The title refers to the cheap, sensational serial literature of the 19th century, known as 'penny dreadfuls.'


The Originals (2013)
Description: A spin-off focusing on the original vampire family, delving into their power struggles, alliances, and supernatural politics.
Fact: The show is a spin-off of 'The Vampire Diaries' and is set in the same universe.


The Strain (2014)
Description: A dark, horror-themed series that blends supernatural elements with a modern setting, focusing on a vampire epidemic threatening humanity.
Fact: The series was co-created by Guillermo del Toro and is based on the novel trilogy of the same name.


Constantine (2014)
Description: Follows a demon hunter and occult detective who battles supernatural threats, blending horror, mystery, and dark fantasy.
Fact: The series is based on the DC Comics character John Constantine, who first appeared in 'Swamp Thing.'


Legacies (2018)
Description: A supernatural drama that follows the next generation of vampires, witches, and werewolves as they navigate their powers and destinies.
Fact: The series is a spin-off of 'The Originals' and continues the story of the Mikaelson family's legacy.
