If you're a fan of the eerie and surreal horror of Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead (1994), you'll love this list of 10 similarly chilling movies and shows. From supernatural dread to mind-bending terror, these picks capture the same unsettling vibe that made Phantasm III a cult classic. Whether you're craving more cosmic horror or twisted storytelling, this guide has you covered.

The Fog (1980)
Description: A supernatural horror film with a ghostly, atmospheric tone, focusing on vengeful spirits and a small town's dark secrets.
Fact: John Carpenter reshot much of the film after test audiences found the original cut too slow and lacking in scares.


City of the Living Dead (1980)
Description: A supernatural horror film with a strong emphasis on apocalyptic themes, undead creatures, and a pervasive sense of dread.
Fact: The movie features one of the most infamous scenes in horror history involving a character vomiting up their own intestines.


The Beyond (1981)
Description: A gory and visually striking horror film that explores the concept of a gateway to hell, filled with surreal and nightmarish imagery.
Fact: The film was heavily censored upon its initial release due to its extreme violence and disturbing content.


The Thing (1982)
Description: A claustrophobic horror film with themes of paranoia and body horror, featuring a shape-shifting alien that assimilates its victims.
Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since gained a massive cult following and is considered one of the greatest horror films ever made.


Demons (1985)
Description: A fast-paced, gory horror film that blends supernatural elements with a chaotic, apocalyptic tone, featuring demonic transformations and relentless violence.
Fact: The movie was shot in West Berlin and features a soundtrack filled with heavy metal and rock music.


The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
Description: A horror-comedy that mixes gruesome zombie mayhem with dark humor, featuring undead creatures that are more intelligent and relentless than typical zombies.
Fact: The film popularized the idea of zombies craving brains, a trope that wasn't present in George A. Romero's original 'Night of the Living Dead.'


Demons 2 (1986)
Description: A sequel that ramps up the chaos with demonic outbreaks in a high-rise apartment building, maintaining the same frenetic energy and grotesque transformations.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be in 3D, though this version was only released in certain markets.


Hellraiser (1987)
Description: A dark and surreal horror film that delves into themes of obsession, pain, and otherworldly dimensions, featuring grotesque creatures and a nightmarish atmosphere.
Fact: The iconic villain Pinhead was originally intended to have only a minor role, but his popularity led to a larger presence in the franchise.


Prince of Darkness (1987)
Description: A cerebral horror film that blends science and the supernatural, featuring a malevolent force trapped in a container and a group of people trying to stop its release.
Fact: The film is part of John Carpenter's 'Apocalypse Trilogy,' which also includes 'The Thing' and 'In the Mouth of Madness.'


Event Horizon (1997)
Description: A sci-fi horror film with strong Lovecraftian influences, exploring themes of madness, hellish dimensions, and a spaceship that has ventured where it shouldn't.
Fact: The original cut of the film was much longer and more graphic, but it was heavily edited down by the studio.
