100+ Movies like Totally Killer
The Final Girls
Both "Totally Killer" and "The Final Girls" involve a present-day protagonist who travels back in time to the 1980s to prevent a series of murders committed by a killer targeting teenagers. In "Totally Killer", Jamie goes back to 1987 to stop the Sweet 16 Killer from murdering her mother Pam and her friends. In "The Final Girls", Max and her friends are transported into the 1986 slasher film "Camp Bloodbath" where they try to stop the killer Billy Murphy from killing the camp counselors. The protagonists in both films attempt to change the past events and save lives by integrating themselves into the original timeline and befriending the would-be victims. They face challenges in altering the predetermined course of events and must confront the killers directly. The films explore themes of time travel, changing the past, and the consequences of altering timelines. Both movies feature a twist where one of the present-day characters is revealed to be an additional killer with ulterior motives, adding complexity to the central conflict. Ultimately, the protagonists succeed in defeating the killers and returning to the present, albeit with some changes to their reality due to their interference in the past.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Both "Totally Killer" and "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" involve teenagers investigating and confronting supernatural forces tied to tragic events from the past. In "Totally Killer", a teenager named Jamie travels back in time to 1987 to stop a serial killer and save her mother's life, while in "Scary Stories", a group of teens uncover the dark history of the Bellows family and face the vengeful spirit of Sarah Bellows, who was wrongfully accused of witchcraft. The movies parallel each other in their use of time travel/flashbacks to explore past tragedies, the protagonists' efforts to uncover the truth and right past wrongs, and the presence of malevolent forces that must be confronted. Both films also feature teenagers banding together against a deadly threat while navigating complex character relationships and dynamics.
Dark Ride
Both "Totally Killer" and "Dark Ride" are slasher films centered around a group of teenagers being stalked and killed by a deranged killer. The killers have a personal vendetta against the victims stemming from past events. In "Totally Killer", the killer seeks revenge for the death of his girlfriend caused by the victims' bullying, while in "Dark Ride", one of the killers is the brother of the other killer, seeking vengeance for his twin sister's murder years ago. Both films involve time travel elements, with the protagonist in "Totally Killer" going back in time to prevent the original killings, and "Dark Ride" featuring flashbacks to the initial murders that set the events in motion. The climax of both movies takes place in an amusement park setting, with the final confrontations occurring on rides or attractions. Ultimately, the killers' motives are revealed to be more complex than initially presented, with additional layers of deception and ulterior motives unveiled.
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth
Both "Totally Killer" and "Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth" are slasher parody films that follow a group of teenagers being targeted by a killer. The central premise involves a killer murdering people on specific dates or occasions, with the protagonists attempting to stop the killings by going back in time to alter the past events that led to the murders. The films feature a mix of horror and comedy elements, with over-the-top violence and satirical takes on slasher movie tropes. The protagonists in both films are aided by unlikely allies in their quest to stop the killers. There are also twists involving the true identities and motivations of the killers, as well as alternate timelines created by the protagonists' actions in the past. Both films employ self-aware humor and reference other popular horror franchises.
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
Both "Totally Killer" and "The Town that Dreaded Sundown" revolve around a series of killings inspired by past murders in the same town. In "Totally Killer", a killer dubbed the "Sweet 16 Killer" targets teenage girls on their 16th birthdays, mirroring a similar spree in 1987. In "The Town that Dreaded Sundown", a new killer emerges reenacting the murders committed by the "Phantom Killer" from 1946. The movies follow a protagonist (Jamie in "Totally Killer", Jami in "The Town that Dreaded Sundown") who gets caught up in the killings and tries to unravel the mystery behind them. Time travel plays a key role in "Totally Killer" as Jamie travels back to 1987 to prevent the original killings and save her mother's life in the present. Both movies involve multiple killers, with a twist revealing an unexpected accomplice. The killers are motivated by a desire for notoriety and to make the town remember past tragedies. The movies also explore themes of small-town dynamics, bullying, and the impact of past events on the present.
See You Yesterday
Both "Totally Killer" and "See You Yesterday" revolve around teenagers who gain the ability to travel through time. In "Totally Killer", Jamie travels back to 1987 to prevent a serial killer's murders and save her mother's life, while in "See You Yesterday", C.J. and Sebastian attempt to use time travel to prevent the death of C.J.'s brother Calvin at the hands of a police officer. The protagonists in both films repeatedly go back in time, altering the timeline and facing unintended consequences with each attempt. Their actions lead to changes in the present/future, with Jamie ending up with a different name and family in the new timeline, and Sebastian disappearing after his past self is killed. The films explore the ethical and philosophical implications of time travel, as well as themes of grief, loss, and the desire to change tragic events.
Lost After Dark
Both "Totally Killer" and "Lost After Dark" are slasher horror films that follow a group of teenagers being stalked and killed by a deranged killer. The central premise involves the protagonists traveling back in time to prevent a series of murders, only to inadvertently alter the timeline and face new threats. The killers have personal vendettas tied to past traumas inflicted by the victims or their friends. The films explore themes of bullying, revenge, and the consequences of altering the past. They feature gory death scenes, cat-and-mouse chases, and a final girl protagonist who ultimately survives the ordeal, though her life is irrevocably changed. The narratives employ time travel as a plot device to create paradoxes and alternate realities, blurring the lines between past and present.
Fear Street: 1994
Both "Totally Killer" and "Fear Street: 1994" involve a series of killings in small towns with a dark history. The killings are connected to past events and curses, with the protagonists attempting to unravel the mysteries and stop the killers. Time travel plays a key role in "Totally Killer" as the protagonist travels back to 1987 to prevent the original killings, while in "Fear Street: 1994" the killers are resurrected from the past due to a disturbance of a witch's grave. The protagonists in both films are teenagers who band together with friends to investigate and confront the killers. There are also elements of romance and coming-of-age stories woven into the horror plots. Ultimately, the protagonists discover the truth behind the killings and find ways to break the curses or cycles of violence plaguing their towns.
Amusement
Both "Totally Killer" and "Amusement" involve a group of friends who were bullies in high school being stalked and killed by a disturbed individual seeking revenge for past trauma they inflicted on them. The killers in both movies were outcasts who were tormented by the popular cliques, leading them to meticulously plan elaborate schemes to terrorize and murder their former tormentors years later. The movies follow a similar structure of introducing the killer's backstory, showing their methodical pursuit of the friend group, and climaxing with a confrontation where the killer's identity and motives are revealed. The protagonists in each film are young women who must unravel the mystery and confront the killer to survive. Both movies also incorporate time travel elements, with the protagonist in "Totally Killer" going back to the past to try to prevent the original murders, while "Amusement" reveals the killer has been tormenting the friends through an elaborate series of staged scenarios.
Scary Movie
Both "Totally Killer" and "Scary Movie" are slasher/horror parody films that follow a group of teenagers being stalked and killed by a masked killer on significant dates or events. The killers have personal vendettas tied to the protagonists' pasts, seeking revenge for past wrongdoings. Time travel elements allow the protagonists to attempt to change the past and prevent the killings, leading to alternate timelines. The films satirize classic slasher tropes with over-the-top violence and humor. Ultimately, the true killers are revealed to be those close to the protagonists, driven by complex motives of revenge and personal gain.