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10 Best Movies Like Twelve Thousand

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

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#1
The Man Who Thought Life

The Man Who Thought Life

1969★ 6.4

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

The mysterious Mr. Steinmetz has acquired the ability to create things and beings by will alone. Only, after a while his creations invariably disappear. He therefore approaches a f...

#2
Punishment Park

Punishment Park

1971★ 7.3

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

In this fictional documentary, U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency. All new prisoners, most of whom are connected to the antiwar movemen...

#3
The Star

The Star

2002★ 5.9

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

In the summer of 1944, the Nazi Armies prepare a massive Tank Division named 'Viking" for the offensive on occupied Russian land. The Russian Army's special group of seven snipers ...

#4
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 Twelve Thousand for fans of Horror. 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...

#5
Matador

Matador

1986★ 6.7

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

A conflicted youth confesses to crimes he didn't commit while a man and woman aroused by death become obsessed with each other....

#6
Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

1947★ 7.5

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

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They wo...