Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Nightmare

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

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#1
The Trials of Henry Kissinger

The Trials of Henry Kissinger

2002★ 6.9

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

This riveting documentary depicts former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as a warmonger responsible for military cover-ups in Vietnam, Cambodia and East Timor, as well as the as...

#2
The Haunted Drum

The Haunted Drum

2007★ 6.0

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

Ping, a young nobleman, has retired from the service of the crown in order to become a musician. He becomes a student of Master Duang, a famous musician. Master Duang owns a myster...

#3
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations

Paradise Lost 2: Revelations

2000★ 7.2

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

Revisiting the 1994 Arkansas murder of three 8-year-old boys and the three teenagers convicted of the crime. A follow up to Paradise Lost, Revelations features new interviews with ...

#4
No End in Sight

No End in Sight

2007★ 7.8

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

Chronological look at the fiasco in Iraq, especially decisions made in the spring of 2003 - and the backgrounds of those making decisions - immediately following the overthrow of S...

#5
Chillerama

Chillerama

2011★ 5.7

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

It's the closing night at the last drive-in theater in America and Cecil B. Kaufman has planned the ultimate marathon of lost film prints to unleash upon his faithful cinephile pat...

#6
A Second Chance

A Second Chance

2014★ 6.6

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

Detectives and best friends Andreas and Simon lead vastly different lives; Andreas has settled down with his beautiful wife and son; while Simon, recently divorced, spends most of ...