100+ Movies like Get Out
Bad Trip
Both "Bad Trip" and "Get Out" involve a young Black man going on an unexpected and dangerous journey to pursue a romantic interest. In Get Out, Chris travels to meet his white girlfriend's family, only to uncover a disturbing conspiracy involving the exploitation of Black people's bodies. In Bad Trip, Chris embarks on a chaotic road trip to New York to declare his love for his crush Maria, facing obstacles from his friend Bud's escaped convict sister Trina. The movies share themes of racial dynamics, the lengths people will go for love, and the protagonists overcoming adversity. Both feature outrageous, over-the-top situations and dark humor. The protagonists are aided by close friends (Rod in Get Out, Bud in Bad Trip) and must confront antagonists who initially seem benign but have sinister intentions (the Armitage family in Get Out, Trina in Bad Trip). The climaxes involve violent confrontations where the protagonists fight for their lives against the villains.
The Strays
Both "The Strays" and "Get Out" explore themes of racial identity, discrimination, and the exploitation of Black people by white society. In The Strays, Neve (Cheryl) rejects her Black heritage and tries to assimilate into white culture, abandoning her biracial children Carl and Dione. Similarly, in Get Out, the Armitage family lures Black people to their estate under false pretenses, then transplants the brains of wealthy white people into their bodies, trapping the Black victims' consciousness in the "Sunken Place." The movies parallel each other in depicting the psychological and physical harm inflicted on Black characters by white characters who view them as commodities or objects to be controlled. Both films also explore themes of family, identity, and the consequences of denying one's true self.
Masquerade
Both "Masquerade" and "Get Out" involve a sinister conspiracy by a seemingly normal family against an unsuspecting outsider. The families use deception and manipulation to lure their victims into a trap, with the ultimate goal of taking control of their bodies or minds for their own twisted purposes. The protagonists are initially unaware of the dark truth behind the families' facade, and must fight for survival once they uncover the horrifying reality. Themes of racism, exploitation, and the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege are explored. The climax involves a violent confrontation where the protagonist must overcome the family's schemes and escape with their life. The movies build suspense through a slow reveal of the disturbing truth, keeping the audience guessing until the shocking twist is revealed.
Lakeview Terrace
Both "Lakeview Terrace" and "Get Out" explore themes of racial tension, prejudice, and the sinister actions taken by white characters against Black protagonists. In Get Out, a Black man is targeted by his white girlfriend's family who seek to transplant their brains into Black bodies, while in Lakeview Terrace, a Black police officer harasses and terrorizes an interracial couple who move into his neighborhood due to his hatred of white men. The movies parallel each other in depicting the Black protagonists being subjected to disturbing, violent acts driven by racism and the white characters' twisted beliefs. The plots follow the protagonists uncovering the antagonists' sinister motives and fighting for their survival against the racist threats. Both films build tension through escalating conflicts rooted in racial prejudice, culminating in violent confrontations that expose the antagonists' true natures.
Entrance
Both "Entrance" and "Get Out" involve a protagonist who is stalked and tormented by an antagonist or group with sinister intentions. The protagonists are lured into a false sense of security before being trapped and subjected to horrific experiences. The antagonists have an unsettling obsession with the protagonists and seek to control them, either by killing those around them to isolate them ("Entrance") or by literally taking over their bodies (Get Out). The movies explore themes of isolation, loss of identity and autonomy, and the violation of personal boundaries. There is a build-up of tension and dread as the protagonists uncover the disturbing truth about their situations. Ultimately, the protagonists must fight for survival against their tormentors.
Lucky
Both "Lucky" and "Get Out" involve a seemingly normal romantic relationship that takes a dark and twisted turn. The protagonists, Chris and Lucy, are drawn into disturbing situations by their partners' families, who harbor sinister secrets and engage in horrific acts. The families prey on others, particularly those of a certain demographic (Black people in Get Out, blonde women in Lucky), for their own selfish and depraved desires. The protagonists initially remain with their partners despite uncovering the truth, driven by a combination of emotional attachment, greed, and fear. However, they eventually reach a breaking point and take drastic action to escape the situation, resulting in violence and loss of life. Both films explore themes of exploitation, manipulation, and the depths people will go to for personal gain or twisted ideologies.
The Free Fall
Both "The Free Fall" and "Get Out" involve a protagonist who is manipulated and trapped by a sinister force, with the true nature of their situation being gradually revealed. In The Free Fall, Sarah is possessed by a demonic entity disguised as her husband Nick, who drugs her and alters her perception of reality. Similarly, in Get Out, Chris is lured into a trap by his girlfriend Rose's family, who use hypnosis to control him and plan to transplant his consciousness into another body. The movies explore themes of deception, loss of identity, and the struggle to escape a nightmarish situation. The protagonists are subjected to psychological torment and must fight to regain control of their minds and bodies. Supernatural and horror elements are present, with demonic possession in The Free Fall and a twisted form of body-snatching in Get Out. Both films build tension and suspense as the protagonists uncover disturbing truths about their circumstances and the people around them. They must rely on their wits and determination to break free from the forces manipulating them, leading to intense confrontations and violent resolutions. The movies also touch on themes of racism and exploitation, with the villains in Get Out being motivated by a desire to appropriate Black bodies and identities.
Treehouse
Both "Treehouse" and "Get Out" involve a group of women who lure an unsuspecting man into a trap to punish him for past misogynistic behavior and crimes against women. In Get Out, the Armitage family and their friends hypnotize and attempt to transplant Chris' brain into another body as retribution for his race, while in Treehouse, the bachelorette party witches drug and torture Peter for his history of sexual assault, harassment, and enabling a woman's suicide. The women use deception and trickery to gain the men's trust before revealing their true motives of vengeance. Both movies explore themes of racism, misogyny, and the consequences of toxic masculinity through a horror/thriller lens. The protagonists are initially unaware of the sinister plots against them until it's too late, and they must fight for survival against the women seeking justice for past wrongs.
Adult Swim Yule Log
Both "Adult Swim Yule Log" and "Get Out" involve a Black protagonist being lured into a disturbing situation by their white romantic partner's family, who harbor sinister intentions and a dark history of exploiting Black people. The families use hypnosis and mind control to trap the protagonists in a powerless state of consciousness (the "Sunken Place" and the Little Man's realm). They aim to transplant the minds of wealthy white people into the bodies of Black victims, granting a twisted form of immortality. The protagonists discover evidence of the families' past Black victims and must fight to escape and survive. Themes of racism, exploitation, and the horrors inflicted on Black people by white supremacy are central to both stories.
The Blackening
Both "The Blackening" and "Get Out" involve a group of Black friends who gather at a remote location, only to find themselves trapped and tormented by sinister forces with racist motives. The protagonists are forced to play twisted games and answer trivia related to Black culture, with failure resulting in violence and death. The villains are revealed to be white people who have been abducting and exploiting Black individuals for their own twisted purposes - in Get Out, transplanting their brains into Black bodies, and in The Blackening, enacting revenge for perceived slights against their "Blackness." Both films explore themes of racism, cultural appropriation, and the dangers faced by Black people in predominantly white spaces. The protagonists must use their wits and unity to survive and ultimately overcome the villains' schemes.
They Cloned Tyrone
Both "They Cloned Tyrone" and "Get Out" explore the disturbing theme of white people exploiting and experimenting on Black people for their own gain. In "They Cloned Tyrone", scientists conduct unethical experiments on a predominantly Black neighborhood, cloning residents and subjecting them to mind control. Similarly, in "Get Out", the wealthy white Armitage family lures Black people to their estate, hypnotizing them and transplanting their brains into other bodies to achieve a twisted form of immortality. The protagonists in both films uncover these sinister operations and fight to expose the truth and free the victims. Key parallels include the use of hypnosis and mind control, the objectification and dehumanization of Black characters, and the protagonists' journey to unravel the conspiracy and resist the oppressive forces. Both movies confront racism, exploitation, and the disturbing lengths some will go to maintain white supremacy.
Tyrel
Both "Tyrel" and "Get Out" explore the theme of a Black man being an outsider in a predominantly white environment, facing subtle and overt racism. The main characters, Tyler and Chris, find themselves in isolated settings with white people who make them uncomfortable through microaggressions and strange behavior. There is an underlying sense of danger and a conspiracy that the protagonists must unravel. The white characters have sinister intentions towards the Black protagonists, seeking to exploit or harm them in some way. The movies build tension and suspense as the true nature of the situations is gradually revealed. Ultimately, the Black protagonists must fight for their survival against the white antagonists and their twisted agendas.
The Girl in the Photographs
Both "The Girl in the Photographs" and "Get Out" involve a young protagonist who becomes ensnared in a sinister plot involving kidnapping and exploitation by a seemingly normal family. The families have a twisted obsession with capturing and controlling people, particularly those of a different race or background. The protagonists are lured into a false sense of security before the families' true, disturbing motives are revealed. Photography and imagery play a key role, with the antagonists taking photographs of their victims in dehumanizing ways. The movies explore themes of racism, objectification, and the dangers of judging people solely by their outward appearances. Ultimately, the protagonists must fight for their lives and escape the families' horrific schemes.
Things Heard & Seen
Both "Things Heard & Seen" and "Get Out" involve a young couple moving to an isolated, rural area where they encounter a sinister family with dark secrets. The families appear normal on the surface but are revealed to be involved in disturbing practices - the Armitages transplant people's minds into others' bodies, while the Smits were involved in murder and the supernatural. The protagonists (Chris and Catherine) discover these secrets and are targeted by the families, leading to a climactic confrontation where the truth is revealed and the villains meet a violent end. Themes of deception, the darkness lurking beneath a veneer of normalcy, and the horrors inflicted by the privileged are central to both films.
Amnesiac
Both "Amnesiac" and "Get Out" involve a seemingly normal romantic relationship that takes a dark and sinister turn. The protagonists, Chris and the unnamed man, are lured into disturbing situations by their significant others and their families, who harbor twisted secrets and motives. The films explore themes of deception, imprisonment, and the exploitation of marginalized individuals for the benefit of the privileged. The protagonists are subjected to psychological manipulation and physical confinement, with their autonomy and identities threatened. The antagonists, Rose's family and the woman, present a facade of normalcy while engaging in horrific acts, including murder and body mutilation. The movies build suspense as the protagonists uncover the truth and fight for survival against their captors. Ultimately, the films deliver shocking revelations about the depths of human depravity and the lengths people will go to achieve their desires, no matter how twisted.
Strange but True
Both "Strange but True" and "Get Out" involve a young person being drawn into a disturbing and sinister situation involving a seemingly normal family. The families harbor dark secrets and engage in bizarre, unethical practices - the Armitages transplant people's brains into others' bodies, while Bill Erwin secretly rapes and impregnates Melissa. The protagonists (Chris and Philip) uncover these twisted plots and face mortal danger from the families. There are also elements of hypnosis and mind control used against the protagonists. Ultimately, the protagonists escape the families' clutches, but not before suffering trauma and loss. The movies explore themes of racism, violation of bodily autonomy, and the darkness lurking beneath the surface of seemingly normal lives.
Skin
Both "Skin" and "Get Out" explore themes of racism, prejudice, and the exploitation of Black people by white supremacist groups. In "Skin", a white Neo-Nazi family abducts and forcibly tattoos a Black man, stripping him of his identity and humanity. Similarly, in "Get Out", a white family lures Black people to their home and transplants their brains into other bodies, effectively stealing their physical forms and trapping their consciousness in a powerless state. Both films depict the horrific consequences of racial hatred and the dehumanization of Black individuals by racist ideologies. The protagonists in each movie are Black men who become victims of these twisted schemes, fighting for their lives and freedom against the white perpetrators. The movies parallel each other in their exploration of the psychological and physical trauma inflicted by white supremacists on Black people.
The Family That Preys
Both "The Family That Preys" and "Get Out" explore themes of betrayal, deception, and the darker side of relationships. In The Family That Preys, Andrea has an affair with her sister's brother-in-law William, betraying her husband Chris and family. Similarly in Get Out, Rose betrays her boyfriend Chris by luring him into her family's sinister plot to transplant his mind into another body. The movies also portray wealthy, privileged families exploiting and preying on others for their own gain - the Cartwrights using Andrea for an affair and the Armitages using Black people as vessels for their immortality. Both films build suspense and tension as the truth is gradually revealed to the protagonist Chris, leading to a climactic confrontation where he must fight for his life and escape the families' schemes. Ultimately, the movies warn against blindly trusting those closest to you and expose the dangers of greed, infidelity, and racism.
Trance
Both "Trance" and "Get Out" involve hypnosis and mind control as central plot devices. The main characters are manipulated through hypnotherapy, causing them to lose control over their memories and actions. In Trance, Simon is hypnotized to forget details about a stolen painting, while in Get Out, Chris is hypnotized and trapped in the "Sunken Place" by Missy. The hypnotherapists, Elizabeth in Trance and Missy in Get Out, use their skills for nefarious purposes, deceiving the protagonists. The movies also explore themes of obsession and betrayal. In Trance, Simon becomes obsessed with Elizabeth due to transference during hypnotherapy, leading to an abusive relationship. In Get Out, Rose betrays Chris by luring him into her family's sinister scheme. Both films feature a twist where the protagonists realize they have been manipulated by those close to them. Additionally, both movies involve criminal conspiracies and heists. In Trance, Simon is part of an art theft heist gone wrong, while in Get Out, the Armitage family is involved in a conspiracy to transplant minds into other bodies. The protagonists find themselves entangled in these criminal plots against their will.
Black Box
Both "Black Box" and "Get Out" involve a protagonist who undergoes a disturbing experience involving mind control and the loss of their true identity. In "Black Box", Nolan Wright is revealed to be Thomas Brooks, whose consciousness was implanted into Nolan's body by his mother Dr. Brooks. Similarly, in "Get Out", Chris Washington is hypnotized and his mind is trapped in the "Sunken Place" while the Armitage family attempts to transplant a wealthy white person's brain into his body. The movies explore themes of identity, consciousness, and the manipulation of the mind through hypnosis and neuroscience. In both cases, the protagonists are victims of a sinister plot orchestrated by those close to them, with the goal of essentially stealing their bodies and lives. The protagonists must fight to regain control of their minds and identities. Both films also involve a close friend or family member who aids the protagonist in uncovering the truth and escaping the situation, with Dr. Yeboah and Ava helping Nolan/Thomas in "Black Box", and Rod Williams coming to Chris' rescue in "Get Out". The movies build suspense and horror around the protagonists' loss of agency and the violation of their autonomy.