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10 Best Movies Like What It Takes

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

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#1
The Fearless Vampire Killers

The Fearless Vampire Killers

1967★ 6.9

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

A noted professor and his dim-witted apprentice fall prey to their inquiring vampires, while on the trail of the ominous damsel in distress....

#2
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

1991★ 6.0

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

Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sunscreen to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences....

#3
A Return to Salem's Lot

A Return to Salem's Lot

1987★ 5.9

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

Anthropologist Joe Weber takes his son on a trip to the New England town of Salem's Lot, unaware of its vampire population. When the inhabitants reveal their secret, they seek Webe...

#4
Once Bitten

Once Bitten

1985★ 5.8

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

Mark wants to lose his virginity, but his girlfriend wants to wait. Unfortunately for both of them, a 400-year-old vampire Countess needs to turn a virgin into a vampire before Hal...

#5
The Vampire Lovers

The Vampire Lovers

1970★ 6.3

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

In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog who...

#6
Interview with the Vampire

Interview with the Vampire

1994★ 7.4

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

A vampire relates his epic life story of love, betrayal, loneliness, and dark hunger to an over-curious reporter....

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