Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 24, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Forties

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

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#1
Return of the Seven

Return of the Seven

1966★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Forties for fans of Western. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Chico, one of the remaining members of The Magnificent Seven, now lives in the town that they (The Seven) helped. One day someone comes and takes most of the men prisoner. His wife...

#2
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold

2006★ 6.5

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

Two ice skaters develop a love-hate relationship while dreaming of Olympic glory....

#3
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

1995★ 4.6

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

A group of teenagers get into a car crash in the Texas woods on prom night, and then wander into an old farmhouse that is home to Leatherface and his insane family of cannibalistic...

#4
Return to Nim's Island

Return to Nim's Island

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Forties 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...

#5
The Return of Swamp Thing

The Return of Swamp Thing

1989★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Forties 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...

#6
Return to House on Haunted Hill

Return to House on Haunted Hill

2007★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Forties 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...