If you enjoyed the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of 'Blood Moon' (2016), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and shows that share similar themes of mystery, supernatural elements, and gripping storytelling. Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers or supernatural horror, this list will help you discover your next binge-worthy watch.

An American Werewolf in London (1981)
Description: A groundbreaking horror-comedy that features one of the most famous werewolf transformation scenes in cinema history.
Fact: The film won the first Academy Award for Best Makeup. The transformation scene took a week to shoot and required groundbreaking special effects.


The Howling (1981)
Description: A werewolf film that helped redefine the subgenre with its innovative transformation effects and psychological horror elements.
Fact: The film features cameos from several famous werewolf movie actors. It was released the same year as 'An American Werewolf in London', creating a werewolf movie rivalry.


Silver Bullet (1985)
Description: A small-town horror story based on Stephen King's work, focusing on a community terrorized by a werewolf.
Fact: The film features one of the earliest wheelchair-using protagonists in horror. The werewolf's design was intentionally kept mysterious until the climax.


Wolf (1994)
Description: A psychological horror-drama that explores lycanthropy as a metaphor for primal instincts and midlife crisis.
Fact: Jack Nicholson wore custom-made fangs throughout filming. The film features an unusual romantic subplot between two werewolves.


Ginger Snaps (2000)
Description: A unique take on werewolf mythology, blending horror with coming-of-age themes and a strong focus on female protagonists.
Fact: The film uses lycanthropy as a metaphor for puberty. It spawned two sequels and has gained a cult following over the years.


Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
Description: A historical horror-action film blending period drama with monster movie elements, featuring a unique creature design.
Fact: The film is loosely based on a real 18th century French legend. It became the second highest-grossing French film in the US at the time of its release.


Dog Soldiers (2002)
Description: A gritty, action-packed werewolf film that combines military survival elements with classic monster movie tropes.
Fact: The film was shot in Luxembourg despite being set in Scotland. It was director Neil Marshall's feature debut.


Underworld (2003)
Description: A modern gothic action-horror that expands werewolf mythology into a centuries-old war with vampires.
Fact: The film's werewolves are called 'Lycans' and are portrayed as more organized than traditional werewolves. It spawned a successful franchise with multiple sequels.


Van Helsing (2004)
Description: A monster-hunting adventure featuring a unique take on werewolves as part of a larger gothic monster universe.
Fact: The film's werewolf design was completely CGI, unlike most practical effects in earlier werewolf films. It was intended to launch a franchise but underperformed at the box office.


The Wolfman (2010)
Description: A dark and atmospheric horror film that explores themes of transformation and the beast within, set in a gothic, period setting.
Fact: The film's makeup effects were created by Rick Baker, who also worked on 'An American Werewolf in London'. It was originally intended to star Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990s.
