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10 Best Movies Like Tall, Dark and Deadly

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

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#1
The Force

The Force

1994★ 4.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tall, Dark and Deadly for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When a police officer is killed in the line of duty, his soul enters into the body of a young officer to seek revenge for his murder. However, when the spirit takes over, the offic...

#2
The Return of Swamp Thing

The Return of Swamp Thing

1989★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tall, Dark and Deadly 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...

#3
Return to Nim's Island

Return to Nim's Island

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tall, Dark and Deadly for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Fourteen year old Nim, more determined than ever to protect her island and all the wildlife that call it home, faces off against resort developers and animal poachers. Soon she rea...

#4
Return to the Blue Lagoon

Return to the Blue Lagoon

1991★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tall, Dark and Deadly for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In this sequel to the 1980 classic, two children are stranded on a beautiful island in the South Pacific. With no adults to guide them, the two make a simple life together and even...

#5
Dollface

Dollface

2014★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tall, Dark and Deadly for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A group of college students researching Dorchester Stewart, better known as the infamous killer Crinoline Head, return to the scene of the horrific murders that happened in 1996....

#6
The Return

The Return

2017★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Tall, Dark and Deadly for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The Return is a 2016 documentary directed by Emmy Award winning director Erich Joiner chronicling Ford GT's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after their 1966 1-2-3 victory....