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10 Best Movies Like Poltergeist

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

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#1
Poltergeist

Poltergeist

1982★ 7.2

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

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back....

#2
White Settlers

White Settlers

2014★ 4.7

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

Young urban couple Ed and Sarah are set to begin a new life when they move from London into an isolated borders Scottish farmhouse. After falling in love with the 19th century Cast...

#3
The Lazarus Effect

The Lazarus Effect

2015★ 5.3

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

Medical researcher Frank, his fiancee Zoe and their team have achieved the impossible: they have found a way to revive the dead. After a successful, but unsanctioned, experiment on...

#4
Insidious: Chapter 3

Insidious: Chapter 3

2015★ 6.3

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

A twisted new tale of terror begins for a teenage girl and her family, and revealing more mysteries of the otherworldly realm, 'The Further'....

#5
Ouija

Ouija

2014★ 5.1

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

A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board....

#6
Preservation

Preservation

2014★ 4.9

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

Three family members head deep into the woods for a hunting trip that doubles as a distraction from their troubles at home. When all of their gear is stolen, they turn on each othe...