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10 Best Movies Like Rise to the Abyss

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

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#1
The Hostage

The Hostage

2006★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise to the Abyss for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

When Mostafa arrives to Ukraine, he witnesses the kidnapping of an Egyptian scientist. Eventually he gets involved in rescuing him, in a country he knows nothing about....

#2
Wild Cherry

Wild Cherry

2009★ 4.4

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

A virginal high school senior decides to get revenge on her jock boyfriend when she discovers he's only dating her in hopes that she'll end up in his team's "bang book."...

#3
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

1988★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise to the Abyss for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good....

#4
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

1989★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise to the Abyss for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned....

#5
Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress

1957★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise to the Abyss for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After a wonderful time in Hungary Sissi falls extremely ill and must retreat to a Mediterranean climate to rest. The young empress’ mother takes her from Austria to recover in Made...

#6
Re-Elected

Re-Elected

2020★ 6.9

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

Friends battle former U.S. presidents when they come back from the dead as zombies on the Fourth of July....