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10 Best Movies Like The Next Big Thing

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

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#1
The 'Burbs

The 'Burbs

1989★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy & Thriller & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoing...

#2
Just Buried

Just Buried

2007★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A young man inherits a nearly bankrupt funeral home from his estranged father. He falls in love with the alluring young mortician, only to find out she's offing people to keep the ...

#3
Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

2019★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Stand-up comedian Kevin Hart talks about his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior in front of a live sold-out crowd in London....

#4
Watching the Detectives

Watching the Detectives

2007★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life fem...

#5
Tall Girl

Tall Girl

2019★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi...

#6
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

1949★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Lost Caverns Hotel bellhop Freddie Phillips is suspected of murder. Swami Talpur tries to hypnotize Freddie into confessing, but Freddie is too stupid for the plot to work. Inspect...

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