100+ Movies like Halloween
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth
Both "Halloween" and "Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth" are slasher horror films centered around a relentless serial killer stalking and murdering a group of teenagers. The killers, Michael Myers and "The Killer", escape confinement and return to their hometowns to continue their murderous rampages. The films follow the survivors' desperate attempts to evade the killers and uncover their dark secrets from the past that may have motivated the killers' vengeance. Despite the satirical and parodic tone of "Shriek", both movies build suspense through the killers' unstoppable pursuit of their victims, culminating in a final confrontation where the survivors fight back against the seemingly indestructible evil forces.
Perkins' 14
Both "Halloween" and "Perkins' 14" revolve around a serial killer who escapes confinement and goes on a killing spree in their hometown, terrorizing the local community. The killers, Michael Myers and Ronald Perkins, have a personal connection to a police officer, Laurie Strode and Dwayne Hopper respectively, whose families become targets. The plots follow the officers' attempts to stop the killers and protect their loved ones, culminating in a final confrontation where the killer is seemingly defeated but survives. The movies explore themes of trauma, obsession, and the cycle of violence through the lens of a slasher/horror narrative.
Halloween Kills
"Halloween Kills" is a direct sequel to "Halloween" (2018), continuing the story of Michael Myers' killing spree in Haddonfield. Both movies follow Michael's escape from custody and his relentless pursuit of Laurie Strode and her family. The key similarities are: - Michael Myers, the infamous serial killer, escapes and resumes his killing spree in Haddonfield on Halloween night after being institutionalized for decades. - Laurie Strode, still traumatized by her encounter with Michael in 1978, prepares to face him again with the help of her family and the Haddonfield community. - The movies explore the themes of trauma, survival, and the enduring impact of Michael's violence on the town of Haddonfield. - Characters from the original 1978 film, such as Tommy Doyle, Lindsey Wallace, and Leigh Brackett, return to confront Michael and seek vengeance. - The climax involves a showdown between Michael and Laurie's family, with the town banding together to try and stop Michael's rampage.
Halloween
The "Halloween" and "Halloween" movies share striking similarities in their core plot and premise. Both center around Michael Myers, a psychopathic killer who murdered his family as a child and was institutionalized, only to escape years later and return to his hometown of Haddonfield on Halloween night to continue his killing spree. In both films, Michael stalks and targets Laurie Strode, his long-lost sister, as well as her friends and family. The movies parallel each other in depicting Michael's relentless pursuit of Laurie, his brutal murders, and the involvement of Dr. Loomis, Michael's former psychiatrist, in trying to stop him. The climax revolves around a final confrontation between Michael and Laurie, where she narrowly escapes his attacks. Despite being shot and seemingly killed, Michael's survival is hinted at in both movies, setting up potential sequels.
Halloween Ends
"Halloween Ends" is a direct sequel to "Halloween" (2018), continuing the story of Laurie Strode and her family's battle against the infamous serial killer Michael Myers. Both films center around Michael's return to Haddonfield after escaping captivity, terrorizing the town and targeting Laurie and her loved ones. In "Halloween Ends", a new character, Corey Cunningham, becomes influenced by Michael's evil and embarks on his own killing spree, paralleling Michael's role in the previous film. The climax involves Laurie, her granddaughter Allyson, and Corey confronting Michael, ultimately leading to his demise. The films share themes of trauma, generational violence, and the enduring impact of evil on a community.
Halloween II
"Halloween II" is a direct sequel to "Halloween" that continues the story of Michael Myers and his obsession with killing his sister Laurie Strode. Like the first film, it takes place around Halloween in the town of Haddonfield. The plot follows Michael escaping from a sanitarium and resuming his killing spree, with Laurie as his primary target. Dr. Loomis, Michael's psychiatrist from the first film, also returns to try and stop him. A major twist is revealed that Laurie is actually Michael's long-lost sister, paralleling their sibling connection in the original. The climax involves a confrontation between Michael and Laurie at an abandoned location, with Laurie ultimately killing Michael, mirroring her survival in the first film. The sequel maintains the slasher horror elements and themes of trauma, family, and the inescapable evil embodied by Michael Myers.
Halloween: Resurrection
"Halloween: Resurrection" is a direct sequel to the original "Halloween" movie, continuing the story of Michael Myers, the infamous serial killer. Both films center around Michael's return to Haddonfield to continue his killing spree, with Laurie Strode as his primary target due to their shared history. The movies parallel each other in their portrayal of Michael as an unstoppable, seemingly supernatural force of evil that survives brutal attacks and continues his rampage. They also explore similar themes of trauma, fear, and the lasting impact of violence on victims and their families. The climactic confrontations between Michael and Laurie/her loved ones in their respective movies serve as the culmination of their decades-long conflict. While "Resurrection" introduces new characters, it maintains the core premise of Michael terrorizing a group of unsuspecting victims in his childhood home, mirroring the original's setup.
Halloween Night
"Halloween Night" parallels "Halloween" in several key ways: - Both feature a deranged, disfigured killer who escapes from an institution and goes on a killing spree on Halloween night, targeting a group of unsuspecting teenagers/young adults. - The killers have a connection to the houses where the murders take place - Michael Myers returns to his childhood home in Haddonfield, while Chris Vale targets the house where his mother was killed. - The killers are initially mistaken for someone else by their victims, allowing them to infiltrate the group and kill unnoticed. - A young woman (Laurie Strode in "Halloween", Shannon in "Halloween Night") becomes the killer's primary target and has a personal connection to them. - The climax involves the young woman confronting the killer in a final showdown, seemingly defeating them, only for an ambiguous ending to suggest the killer may have survived. - Both films explore themes of trauma, the cyclical nature of violence, and the inescapable past haunting the present.
The Funhouse Massacre
Both "Halloween" and "The Funhouse Massacre" are slasher horror films centered around escaped serial killers on a killing spree. In "Halloween", Michael Myers escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield to continue his murderous rampage, targeting a group of teenagers and his long-suffering sister Laurie Strode. Similarly, in "The Funhouse Massacre", a group of serial killers are freed from an asylum by a mysterious woman known as "Dollface", and they take over a haunted house attraction to continue their killing spree, targeting unsuspecting patrons and employees. The films share a similar structure of building tension and suspense as the killers stalk and dispatch their victims one by one, with the protagonists (Laurie and her family in "Halloween", and a group of friends in "The Funhouse Massacre") attempting to survive and ultimately confront the killers in a climactic showdown. Both films also feature a final girl trope, with Laurie and Laurie (from "The Funhouse Massacre") emerging as the sole survivors after a grueling ordeal. Additionally, both films explore themes of trauma, fear, and the enduring legacy of violence, with Laurie Strode in "Halloween" still haunted by her past encounter with Michael Myers, and the characters in "The Funhouse Massacre" being forced to confront the horrors of the escaped serial killers. The films also share a gritty, realistic tone and a focus on graphic violence and suspense.
Malevolence
Both "Halloween" and "Malevolence" center around a disturbed, disfigured serial killer who was abused and traumatized as a child, leading them to become violent murderers as adults. In "Halloween", Michael Myers escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield to continue his killing spree, targeting Laurie Strode and her family. Similarly, in "Malevolence", the killer Martin Bristol, who was abducted and disfigured as a child, is revealed to have been groomed by his captor to become a murderer himself. Both killers stalk and brutally murder innocent victims, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake. The plots follow the protagonists' attempts to survive and stop the killers, with a climactic confrontation where the killers are seemingly defeated but left ambiguous as to whether they truly died. The movies share themes of trauma, violence, and the cyclical nature of evil.
House of 1000 Corpses
Both "Halloween" and "House of 1000 Corpses" are slasher horror films centered around deranged serial killers. In "Halloween", Michael Myers is an infamous murderer who escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown to continue his killing spree, targeting a family with a connection to his past. Similarly, in "House of 1000 Corpses", a group of young people encounter a deranged family of serial killers, the Fireflys, who torture and murder them. Both films involve the killers stalking and brutally murdering their victims, often in gruesome ways. The protagonists in each film are forced to confront and try to survive the relentless killers. The themes of evil, violence, and the inescapable past are prevalent in both movies.
Trick
Both "Halloween" and "Trick" are slasher horror films centered around a mysterious, seemingly unstoppable serial killer who dons a mask and stalks victims on Halloween night. The killers, Michael Myers and Trick, have an unexplained, supernatural ability to survive fatal injuries and evade death. They target groups of teenagers and young adults, brutally murdering them with knives and other improvised weapons. The films follow the killers' bloody rampages over multiple years, with law enforcement officers struggling to stop them. There are also elements of intergenerational trauma, as the protagonists Laurie Strode in "Halloween" and Cheryl in "Trick" have personal connections to the killers from past encounters. Both films build suspense through the killers' mysterious backstories and motivations, leaving their true identities ambiguous.
Kill Theory
Both "Halloween" and "Kill Theory" center around a deranged killer who torments a group of people, forcing them to turn on each other and commit murder to survive. The killers orchestrate elaborate scenarios where the victims must make the choice to kill or be killed. In "Halloween", Michael Myers escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown to stalk and kill, while in "Kill Theory" an unnamed man sets up a deadly game for a group of friends at a lakehouse. The killers are portrayed as calculating and relentless, with a twisted fascination for studying human behavior under extreme circumstances. The plots build tension as the victims are picked off one by one, culminating in a final confrontation between the survivors and the killer. Both films explore themes of survival instinct, morality, and the human capacity for violence when pushed to the limit.
Vicious Fun
Both "Halloween" and "Vicious Fun" center around serial killers and their violent killing sprees. In "Halloween", the infamous Michael Myers escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, where he targets Laurie Strode and her family. Similarly, in "Vicious Fun", a group of serial killers gather for a self-help meeting, and an outsider named Joel gets caught up in their deadly activities. The movies share themes of survival, confronting one's fears, and the psychological aspects of serial killers. Both feature a "final girl" character who must fight for their life against the killer(s). The plots involve the killers stalking and murdering victims, with the protagonists ultimately turning the tables and attempting to stop them. While "Halloween" has a more serious tone, "Vicious Fun" incorporates dark humor and satire into its serial killer premise.
Friday the 13th
Both "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th" are slasher horror films centered around an unstoppable, seemingly unkillable serial killer who stalks and murders a group of young people. The killers, Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, were traumatized as children and seek revenge years later, driven by disturbing obsessions with their victims. The films follow a similar narrative structure of the killers escaping confinement, stalking their prey, and engaging in a climactic showdown with the "final girl" protagonist who narrowly survives. Despite appearing to be killed, the killers are revealed to still be alive in the end, setting up potential sequels. The movies explore themes of trauma, violence, and the inescapable nature of evil.
Boogeyman 2
Both "Halloween" and "Boogeyman 2" are slasher horror films centered around a disturbed killer who was traumatized as a child and now seeks brutal revenge. The killers, Michael Myers and Henry Porter, were both institutionalized for years after witnessing traumatic events involving the murder of their families. Upon escaping, they embark on killing sprees targeting groups of people, often in gruesome ways related to the victims' fears or phobias. The films build suspense as the body counts rise, with the killers stalking and dispatching their prey one by one. Ultimately, the killers are revealed to have been manipulated or enabled by authority figures like psychiatrists who were obsessed with studying them. The films end with the killers' survival ambiguous, leaving open the possibility of further sequels.
Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines
Both "Halloween" and "Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines" are slasher horror films centered around serial killers terrorizing groups of people. In "Halloween", the infamous Michael Myers escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield to continue his killing spree, targeting Laurie Strode and her family. Similarly, in "Wrong Turn 5", the cannibalistic Hillicker family, led by Maynard Odets, goes on a murderous rampage in the town of Fairlake, targeting a group of friends visiting for a music festival. Both films feature a cat-and-mouse dynamic as the protagonists try to survive and evade the relentless killers. The killers are portrayed as unstoppable forces driven by a desire for violence, while the protagonists must use their wits and resources to defend themselves. Ultimately, both films culminate in a final confrontation between the killers and the surviving protagonists, with the fate of the killers left ambiguous, setting up potential sequels.
Nobody Gets Out Alive
Both "Halloween" and "Nobody Gets Out Alive" are slasher horror films centered around a deranged, psychopathic killer who goes on a murderous rampage. The killers, Michael Myers and Hunter, are driven by past trauma and grief over the loss of family members. They stalk and brutally murder groups of teenagers/young adults, often using bladed weapons like knives and hammers. The films build suspense as the killers pick off the victims one by one, with the final girl surviving the ordeal after a climactic confrontation with the killer. There are also elements of the killers being seemingly unstoppable, with Michael surviving a burning house and Hunter potentially still being alive at the end. Both films employ classic slasher tropes and create an atmosphere of tension and dread.
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
Both "Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon" and "Halloween" center around a serial killer who meticulously plans and carries out a killing spree, targeting a group of teenagers. The killers, Michael Myers in "Halloween" and Leslie Vernon in "Behind the Mask", are portrayed as iconic, almost mythical slasher villains with a dark backstory. They exhibit an obsessive, ritualistic approach to their murders, carefully orchestrating the events to create a specific atmosphere and experience. The movies parallel each other in the killers' meticulous preparations, from rigging locations to their advantage to studying the behavior of potential victims. They both have a chosen "final girl" survivor who they intend to confront at the climax. The plots build suspense as the killers systematically eliminate the group of teenagers one by one, leading to a final showdown with the surviving protagonist. Both films explore the idea of the killers as sacrificial figures, acting out evil to bring out the good in the world. They also touch on the cultural fascination and mythologizing of serial killers, with "Behind the Mask" directly depicting the killer as a real-life figure from urban legend. The endings leave the door open for the killers to potentially return, hinting at their indestructible, almost supernatural nature.
Mimesis
Both "Mimesis" and "Halloween" involve a group of people being terrorized by psychopathic killers. In "Mimesis", a group of horror fans are lured to a remote farmhouse and forced to reenact the plot of "Night of the Living Dead" by deranged individuals roleplaying as zombies. Similarly, in "Halloween", Michael Myers escapes from a psychiatric hospital and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield to stalk and kill a group of people, particularly targeting Laurie Strode and her family. The killers in both films are portrayed as relentless and unstoppable forces, driven by an obsession with violence and murder. The plots follow the survivors' desperate attempts to evade the killers and survive the night. Both films also explore themes of trauma, obsession, and the blurring of reality and fiction.