100+ Movies like Us
Oculus
Both "Us" and "Oculus" involve supernatural forces that terrorize families. In "Us", the family is haunted by their doppelgängers, while in "Oculus", an evil mirror causes the family to experience horrific hallucinations and turn on each other. The plots follow parallel timelines, with the present-day events intertwined with flashbacks to the initial encounters with the supernatural entities. The families are torn apart by the malevolent forces, leading to violence and death. In both films, the children are driven to destroy the source of the evil - the doppelgängers in "Us" and the mirror in "Oculus" - in order to break the cycle of terror. The movies explore themes of duality, the dark side of human nature, and the power of evil to corrupt and destroy.
Parallel
Both "Us" and "Parallel" explore the concept of parallel universes and doppelgängers. In "Us", the Tethered are clones created by the government who live underground and mirror the actions of their surface counterparts. In "Parallel", the characters discover a mirror that acts as a portal to alternate universes where their doppelgängers exist. The protagonists in both films encounter and interact with their doubles, leading to conflict and violence. The movies share a central theme of identity and the darker aspects of human nature. The doppelgängers represent the repressed, animalistic sides of the main characters. As the stories progress, the protagonists become corrupted by greed and a disregard for the lives in other universes. Both films culminate in a violent confrontation between the protagonists and their doppelgängers, with the lines between good and evil becoming blurred. The narrative structures are similar, with the discovery of the parallel worlds acting as a catalyst for the characters' descent into moral ambiguity. The movies explore how unchecked ambition and a lack of empathy can lead to disastrous consequences across multiple realities. The doppelgängers serve as a metaphor for the protagonists' inner demons and the darker impulses they must confront within themselves.
Southbound
Both "Us" and "Southbound" involve ordinary people encountering sinister doppelgängers or supernatural entities that torment and terrorize them. The movies explore themes of guilt, regret, and the darker aspects of human nature through disturbing and violent events. The protagonists are forced to confront their past mistakes and inner demons, often in a surreal and nightmarish fashion. Both films employ a non-linear narrative structure, jumping between different storylines that eventually converge. The doppelgängers and entities represent the characters' repressed fears and regrets manifesting in physical form, leading to intense psychological horror and tension. The movies also share an ominous, unsettling atmosphere and a blurring of reality and the supernatural.
Goodnight Mommy
Both "Us" and "Goodnight Mommy" explore the theme of doppelgangers and the fear of the unknown. In "Us", the Wilson family is terrorized by their sinister doppelgangers called the Tethered, who share a soul with their counterparts. Similarly, in "Goodnight Mommy", the twins suspect that the woman claiming to be their mother after surgery is an impostor, leading them to torture her to reveal the truth. The movies follow the protagonists' descent into paranoia and violence as they grapple with the unsettling presence of these doppelgangers, questioning their identities and reality. The climax in both films involves a shocking revelation about the true nature of the doppelgangers, subverting the audience's expectations. Ultimately, the movies delve into themes of identity, family, and the darkness that lurks beneath the surface of the familiar.
The Evil Within
Both "Us" and "The Evil Within" explore the theme of duality and the darker side of human nature through the presence of doppelgängers or twisted mirror images of the main characters. In "Us", the Tethered represent the repressed, animalistic side of humanity that has been abandoned and seeks vengeance. Similarly, in "The Evil Within", Dennis' reflection manifests as a malevolent entity called "The Cadaver" that manipulates him into committing horrific acts. Both movies feature a pivotal encounter with the doppelgänger in a funhouse/carnival setting, symbolizing the distortion of reality and the unleashing of the characters' darker selves. The plots revolve around the protagonists' struggles against their doppelgängers, who seek to replace or destroy them. Ultimately, the movies delve into the psychological and existential horrors that arise when one is confronted with their own twisted reflection.
Fear, Inc.
Both "Us" and "Fear, Inc." explore the theme of duality and the existence of sinister doppelgangers or doubles. In "Us", the Tethered are clones created to mirror the surface-dwelling humans, while in "Fear, Inc.", the horror company brings people's fears to life by staging terrifying scenarios with actors playing the roles of attackers or threats. The protagonists in both films are thrust into nightmarish situations where they are tormented and hunted by these malevolent doubles or actors. The movies build suspense and horror by blurring the lines between reality and fiction, leaving the characters and audience uncertain about what is real and what is staged. Ultimately, the films delve into the darker aspects of human nature and the fear of confronting one's own dark side or deepest fears made manifest.
Keep Watching
Both "Us" and "Keep Watching" involve a family being terrorized by malicious doppelgängers or intruders who have been watching and mimicking them. The doppelgängers/intruders invade the family's home and systematically torment and attack them, separating and isolating the family members. The families are forced to fight for survival against their tormentors, who seem to have an intimate knowledge of their lives and movements. The movies explore themes of identity, the dark side of technology and surveillance, and the fragility of the family unit in the face of external threats. Both films build suspense through the home invasion premise and the families' desperate attempts to escape their attackers.
The Pact
Both "Us" and "The Pact" involve protagonists who encounter doppelgängers or supernatural entities that are connected to their past and family history. In "Us", the Tethered are revealed to be clones of the main characters, while in "The Pact", the spirit of a murdered woman haunts the protagonist's childhood home. The movies explore themes of identity, family secrets, and confronting past trauma. The protagonists in both films are forced to confront their doppelgängers or the supernatural entities in order to uncover the truth and protect their families. The climactic scenes involve intense confrontations with the doppelgängers/entities in locations tied to the protagonists' pasts (the funhouse in "Us" and the childhood home in "The Pact"). Both movies also feature twists and revelations about the true nature of the doppelgängers/entities and their connection to the protagonists' lives.
The Haunting of Sharon Tate
Both "The Haunting of Sharon Tate" and "Us" involve a central character who experiences disturbing visions or premonitions of a violent attack by sinister doppelgängers or intruders. In "Us", Adelaide encounters her tethered doppelgänger as a child, foreshadowing the later attack by the Tethered on her family. In "The Haunting of Sharon Tate", Sharon has recurring nightmares about being murdered by the Manson Family, which turn out to be visions of her actual death. The movies build suspense around the protagonists' fears of these threats becoming reality. Both climax with violent confrontations where the protagonists fight for survival against their tormentors, though Sharon's experience is revealed to be from beyond the grave. The doppelgänger/intruder motif and the blurring of reality and visions create an unsettling, horror-filled atmosphere in both films.
The Amityville Horror
Both "Us" and "The Amityville Horror" involve families being terrorized by supernatural forces in their homes. In "Us", the Wilson family is confronted by their doppelgängers, known as the Tethered, who seek to replace them. Similarly, in "The Amityville Horror", the Lutz family moves into a house haunted by malevolent spirits, including the ghost of a cult leader who tormented Native Americans. The families in both films experience increasingly disturbing paranormal events, with the husbands (Gabe in "Us" and George in "The Amityville Horror") becoming possessed and turning against their families. The plots revolve around the families' struggles to survive these supernatural threats and ultimately escape their haunted homes. Both films explore themes of duality, the darkness lurking beneath the surface of ordinary life, and the fragility of the family unit in the face of evil forces.
Kill Theory
Both "Us" and "Kill Theory" explore the dark side of human nature and the lengths people will go to survive when faced with extreme circumstances. The central premise revolves around a group being forced into a deadly game where they must kill others to save themselves. The protagonists are tormented by doppelgängers or killers who represent their own twisted reflections, challenging their morality and testing their will to live. The movies delve into themes of identity, duality, and the fragility of the human psyche when pushed to its limits. The plots unfold through a series of brutal killings and escalating tension as the characters are forced to make impossible choices, ultimately leading to a climactic confrontation where the true nature of the antagonists is revealed.
Leatherface
Both "Us" and "Leatherface" explore the theme of duality and the darker side of human nature through the presence of twisted doppelgängers or counterparts. In "Us", the Tethered represent the repressed, animalistic side of the protagonists, while in "Leatherface", the Sawyer family embodies pure evil and depravity. The movies follow a similar narrative arc where the protagonists are terrorized by their deranged counterparts, leading to a climactic confrontation and revelation about their true identities. The plots revolve around the protagonists' struggle to survive and escape the clutches of their demented doubles, who seek to replace or destroy them. Both films delve into the psychological horror of facing one's own dark reflection and the consequences of suppressing or embracing one's primal instincts.
The Broken
Both "Us" and "The Broken" explore the concept of doppelgangers or mirror versions of the main characters. In "Us", the Tethered are clones created by the government who mirror the actions of their counterparts until they escape and seek to replace them. Similarly in "The Broken", the characters encounter doppelgangers from an alternate reality who systematically replace them. The movies follow the protagonists' struggles to uncover the truth about these mirror versions and fight for their survival against their sinister doubles. The doppelgangers are portrayed as twisted reflections of the main characters, sharing physical traits but exhibiting darker, more malevolent natures. Both films build suspense and horror around the idea of one's identity being usurped by an evil twin or alternate self.
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Both "Us" and "Texas Chainsaw 3D" explore the theme of duality and the darker side of human nature through the lens of a family being terrorized by their twisted doppelgängers or long-lost relatives. The protagonists, Adelaide in "Us" and Heather in "Texas Chainsaw 3D", discover shocking truths about their identities and connections to the antagonists, who are revealed to be part of their own families. The films build tension and horror as the protagonists are hunted and tormented by their deranged counterparts, Leatherface and the Tethered, who represent the primal, monstrous aspects of humanity. Both movies explore themes of nature vs. nurture, family bonds, and the cycle of violence, as the protagonists grapple with their relationships to their disturbed kin and the moral implications of their actions. The climactic confrontations in the iconic funhouse and slaughterhouse settings culminate in the protagonists embracing their dark connections, setting the stage for potential future horrors.
Amityville: The Awakening
Both "Us" and "Amityville: The Awakening" explore the theme of duality and the darker side of human nature. In "Us", the Tethered represent the sinister doppelgangers of the main characters, while in "Amityville", the possessed James becomes a malevolent force. Both films involve a family being terrorized in their own home by an evil presence - the Tethered in "Us" and the demonic energy in the Amityville house. The protagonists in both movies must confront and overcome these dark forces to survive. Additionally, both films incorporate elements of horror and suspense as the families are tormented and threatened by the antagonistic forces.
The Invitation
Both "Us" and "The Invitation" explore the theme of duality and the darker side of human nature through the presence of doppelgängers or doubles. In "Us", the Tethered are twisted mirror images of the main characters who seek to violently replace their counterparts. Similarly in "The Invitation", the cult members led by David and Eden are revealed to be planning to kill their friends and loved ones as part of a disturbing ritual. The movies build suspense and dread as the protagonists realize the sinister intentions of their doubles/cult members. Both climax with violent confrontations between the protagonists and their evil counterparts, with the protagonists narrowly escaping. The movies also share an underlying theme of grief and trauma, with the Tethered in "Us" representing Adelaide's repressed trauma, and the cult in "The Invitation" being a twisted attempt to overcome grief. Both movies use the horror/thriller genre to explore deeper psychological themes of identity, duality, and the capacity for evil within humanity.
Down in the Valley
Both "Us" and "Down in the Valley" explore themes of duality and the darker side of human nature through the lens of a disturbing relationship between a protagonist and their twisted doppelganger or counterpart. In "Us", the Wilson family is terrorized by their sinister clones called the "Tethered", while in "Down in the Valley", the rebellious teenager Tobe becomes involved with the mentally unstable Harlan, who represents a darker version of herself. The movies parallel each other in depicting how these unsettling relationships spiral into violence and chaos, with the protagonists ultimately confronting and overcoming their darker selves. The climactic confrontations in the funhouse and film set mirror each other, as the protagonists face their deranged counterparts in a final showdown. Both films use these disturbing dynamics to delve into themes of identity, duality, and the capacity for evil within the human psyche.
House of Fears
Both "Us" and "House of Fears" involve a group of people being terrorized by sinister doppelgängers or manifestations of their fears. In "Us", the Wilson family is hunted by their Tethered clones who seek to "untether" themselves. Similarly in "House of Fears", a group of friends exploring a haunted house attraction are stalked and killed by physical embodiments of their deepest fears, brought to life by a cursed monkey statue. The movies share a central theme of confronting one's inner demons or darker selves. In "Us", the Tethered represent the repressed, animalistic side of humanity, while in "House of Fears" the fears manifest as literal monsters. Both films build tension through the protagonists being trapped in confined spaces (the Wilsons' home and the haunted house) and having to use their wits to survive against relentless, supernatural threats. The protagonists in both movies are forced to confront twisted mirror images of themselves - the Tethered in "Us" and fear manifestations in "House of Fears" - in a battle for survival. The climaxes involve the main characters directly facing and defeating their doppelgängers/fears, though with a darker twist in "Us" where Adelaide is revealed to be the Tethered clone. Overall, the movies parallel each other in their exploration of duality, the darkness within, and the struggle to overcome one's demons.
The Hole
Both "Us" and "The Hole" explore the concept of doppelgangers or evil counterparts of the main characters. In "Us", the Tethered are clones created by the government who mirror the actions of their human counterparts. In "The Hole", the hole unleashes manifestations of the characters' deepest fears, which take the form of doppelgangers or twisted versions of people from their past. The plots revolve around the protagonists confronting and overcoming these sinister doubles. The movies share a similar narrative structure, with the families discovering a mysterious, supernatural force (the Tethered in "Us", the hole in "The Hole") that unleashes doppelgangers who terrorize them. The protagonists must unravel the origins of these entities and ultimately face their fears and doubles in a climactic confrontation. Both films explore themes of identity, facing one's demons, and the duality of human nature.
V/H/S/85
Both "Us" and "V/H/S/85" explore themes of duality and the darker side of human nature through the presence of doppelgangers or alternate versions of the main characters. In "Us", the Tethered represent the repressed, animalistic side of humanity that seeks to overthrow and replace their surface counterparts. Similarly, in "V/H/S/85", the characters encounter supernatural entities or forces that reflect their own darker impulses or bring out their most primal, violent tendencies. The movies also share a horror/thriller genre with elements of the supernatural or unexplained. Major plot points in both films involve the protagonists being confronted by their doppelgangers or darker selves, leading to violent conflicts and struggles for survival. There is a sense of the familiar becoming twisted and threatening, as the characters' ordinary lives are invaded by sinister forces that mirror aspects of themselves.