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10 Best Movies Like African Gothic

If you loved African Gothic, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'

"That's Awesome!": The Story of 'Dumb and Dumber To'

2015★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to African Gothic for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

An expansive, five-part 45 minute making-of with cast and crew interviews....

#2
Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

1999★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to African Gothic for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit-hole into a whimsical Wonderland, where she meets characters like the delightful Cheshire Cat, the clumsy White Knight, a rude caterpilla...

#3
Return to House on Haunted Hill

Return to House on Haunted Hill

2007★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to African Gothic for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Eight years have passed since Sara Wolfe and Eddie Baker escaped the House on Haunted Hill. Now the kidnapped Ariel, Sara's sister, goes inside the house with a group of treasure h...

#4
The Return of Swamp Thing

The Return of Swamp Thing

1989★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to African Gothic for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

The Swamp Thing returns to battle the evil Dr. Arcane, who has a new science lab full of creatures transformed by genetic mutation, and chooses Heather Locklear as his new object o...

#5
Fantozzi to the Rescue

Fantozzi to the Rescue

1990★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to African Gothic for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Fantozzi is now retired but continues to go to the office where it is held up as a fine example of employees intending to do career....

#6
American Outlaws

American Outlaws

2001★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to African Gothic for fans of Western. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When a Midwest town learns that a corrupt railroad baron has captured the deeds to their homesteads without their knowledge, a group of young ranchers join forces to take back what...