40 Best Movies like It Chapter Two (2019)

It makes this list as the direct first chapter to It Chapter Two, introducing the Losers' Club's childhood confrontation with a sinister, supernatural force. Its atmospheric horror and dynamic group of young characters lay the foundation for the interwoven chills and emotional stakes that continue into the sequel.

In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise. It is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 15m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 7.2 by 20,508 people. The movie made an estimated total of $719,766,009 in the box office.

Coming-of-age bonds drive Stand by Me, drawing a strong line to the friendship and nostalgia found in It Chapter Two. Its moving portrayal of childhood loyalty and growth stands out, making the journey both emotionally resonant and engaging beyond its surface adventure.

After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives. Stand by Me is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 29m runtime, released in 1986 with an average rating of 7.8 by 6,630 people. The movie made an estimated total of $52,289,686 in the box office.

Dreamcatcher earns its place for its blend of horror and drama involving a reunion of friends facing a supernatural threat, reminiscent of confronting old terrors. The film brings imaginative menace and camaraderie amidst escalating tension, delivering a tense and bizarre horror experience.

Four childhood friends reunite for a hunting trip in the Maine woods, bound by a psychic force born from a childhood friend's dreamcatcher. They find themselves caught in a grotesque alien invasion that twists memory, sanity and reality into something far more sinister. Dreamcatcher is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 2h 14m runtime, released in 2003 with an average rating of 5.6 by 1,942 people. The movie made an estimated total of $81,240,206 in the box office.

The Ritual belongs here for using a group reunion to explore trauma and fear during an eerie journey, invoking ensemble-driven suspense. This film stands out by situating terror in the isolation of the wilderness, building dread through unsettling folklore and creeping paranoia.

A group of college friends reunite for a trip to the forest, but encounter a menacing presence in the woods that's stalking them. The Ritual is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 6.3 by 3,514 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,786,396 in the box office.

Sinister is included for its chilling atmosphere and escalating suspense around a mysterious, malevolent entity. Its effectiveness comes from a gradual build-up of horror and a disturbing, investigative approach, crafting an unsettling story that lingers after the credits roll.

True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal. Sinister is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 50m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 6.9 by 6,135 people. The movie made an estimated total of $82,515,113 in the box office.

Gerald's Game joins the list due to its psychological approach to horror and drama, examining a character's endurance under extreme distress. The tense and intimate narrative offers unsettling sequences and a deep dive into personal trauma, making for a thrilling, self-contained viewing.

When her husband's sex game goes wrong, Jessie (who is handcuffed to a bed in a remote lake house) faces warped visions, dark secrets and a dire choice. Gerald's Game is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 6.4 by 3,974 people.

The Dark Tower appears here for adapting a Stephen King creation with interdimensional peril and complex characters. It offers a mix of dark fantasy and action, delivering a unique setting and high-stakes conflict that draws from the same creative source as It Chapter Two.

A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower. The Dark Tower is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 5.8 by 5,602 people. The movie made an estimated total of $113,231,078 in the box office.

Doctor Sleep earns a spot due to its continuation of a Stephen King story exploring the long-term effects of childhood encounters with evil. It fascinates with its layered depiction of adult trauma, supernatural dangers, and the enduring battle between light and darkness.

Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help -- and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine". Doctor Sleep is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 32m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 7.1 by 4,976 people. The movie made an estimated total of $72,385,286 in the box office.

Pet Sematary makes this list because of its blend of horror and drama surrounding supernatural danger haunting a small community. The film delivers persistent unease and moral complexity, creating an atmosphere that tension lovers and fans of emotionally charged scares will appreciate.

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried. Pet Sematary is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 5.7 by 3,465 people. The movie made an estimated total of $113,118,226 in the box office.

Hereditary is recommended for its unwavering intensity and dramatic depth, using family bonds and hidden secrets to fuel its horror. The film's unsettling tone and intricate character development offer an unnerving and memorable descent into psychological and supernatural terror.

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness. Hereditary is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 8m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 7.3 by 8,763 people. The movie made an estimated total of $87,796,204 in the box office.

The Outsider aligns for its exploration of investigative drama in the face of a terrifying entity. Its chilling storytelling and grounded approach to supernatural horror set it apart, delivering a tense unraveling of mystery fused with dread.

A railroad worker unwittingly finds himself on the wrong side of a group of corrupt lawmen in the Old West. When tragedy forces him to seek justice, he soon sets out on a bloody quest for revenge to wipe out his ruthless enemies. The Outsider is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 4.1 by 22 people.

The Hole in the Ground appears here thanks to its unnerving atmosphere and focus on psychological horror involving a mother and child. The film stands out by cultivating paranoia and uncertainty, drawing viewers into a claustrophobic and suspenseful rural nightmare.

Trying to escape her broken past, Sarah O’Neill is building a new life on the fringes of a backwood rural town with her young son Chris. A terrifying encounter with a mysterious neighbour shatters her fragile security, throwing Sarah into a spiralling nightmare of paranoia and mistrust, as she tries to uncover if the disturbing changes in her little boy are connected to an ominous sinkhole buried deep in the forest that borders their home. The Hole in the Ground is a movie from Ireland in English, with a total 1h 30m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 5.7 by 763 people. The movie made an estimated total of $3,373,474 in the box office.

The Sixth Sense is included for its dramatic and emotionally charged unraveling of supernatural events, with a gripping buildup and memorable twist. Its complex exploration of fear and loss ensures an absorbing and thought-provoking experience.

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret. The Sixth Sense is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 8.0 by 13,071 people. The movie made an estimated total of $672,800,000 in the box office.

Poltergeist fits the recommendation list for using a suburban setting to unleash supernatural terror on an unsuspecting family. Its blend of spectral scares and character-driven stakes results in a horror story as memorable for its emotional pull as for its iconic haunting moments.

The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back. Poltergeist is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 54m runtime, released in 1982 with an average rating of 7.2 by 3,397 people. The movie made an estimated total of $121,733,131 in the box office.

The Ring earns its recommendation due to its creeping sense of dread and investigation-driven story, where uncovering dark secrets brings fatal danger. The film sets itself apart through its cursed imagery and steadily mounting unease that delivers lasting chills.

Journalist Rachel Keller investigates a strange videotape that may be behind the untimely deaths of four teenagers. There is an urban legend about this tape: the viewer will die seven days after watching it. Rachel tracks down the video... and watches it. Now she has just seven days to unravel the mystery of the Ring in order to save herself and her son. The Ring is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 55m runtime, released in 2002 with an average rating of 6.7 by 6,786 people. The movie made an estimated total of $249,348,933 in the box office.

A Nightmare on Elm Street appears due to its innovative haunting of youth through supernatural terror manifesting in their sleep. The film remains renowned for its nightmarish imagery and inventive horror, distinguishing itself within the genre.

Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world... A Nightmare on Elm Street is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 31m runtime, released in 1984 with an average rating of 7.4 by 5,835 people. The movie made an estimated total of $57,004,513 in the box office.

Summer of 84 is included because it channels paranoia and tension among close-knit friends confronting unsettling secrets in their community. Its engrossing blend of thriller and nostalgia makes the viewer invest in both the characters' camaraderie and the lurking danger.

After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous. Summer of 84 is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 46m runtime, released in 2018 with an average rating of 6.9 by 1,493 people. The movie made an estimated total of $42,027 in the box office.

The Haunting is here thanks to its brooding, mansion-set supernatural storyline interwoven with psychological drama. The film intrigues with its gothic mood and exploration of fear and belief, crafting a foreboding and mysterious suspense throughout.

Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate guests discover that Marrow is far more interested in the sinister mansion itself — and they soon see the true nature of its horror. The Haunting is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 53m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 5.5 by 1,564 people. The movie made an estimated total of $177,311,151 in the box office.

Mama is recommended for delving into themes of loss and familial bonds, set against a backdrop of supernatural mysteries. The film’s atmospheric tension and compelling central performances offer a gripping take on horror that lingers emotionally.

Guillermo del Toro presents Mama, a supernatural thriller that tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their parents were killed. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night. Mama is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2013 with an average rating of 6.3 by 4,475 people. The movie made an estimated total of $146,428,180 in the box office.

The Witch stands out for its oppressive setting in an isolated community, shaped by paranoia and supernatural elements. Its slow-burning intensity and historical detail immerse viewers in a chilling, methodical unraveling of fear and suspicion.

In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways. The Witch is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 32m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 7.0 by 7,770 people. The movie made an estimated total of $40,423,945 in the box office.

The Black Phone earns inclusion for its suspenseful blend of horror and drama involving child endangerment and tense survival. The film’s strong sense of urgency, coupled with well-executed scares, makes for an engrossing thriller with memorable stakes.

Finney Blake, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. The Black Phone is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 43m runtime, released in 2022 with an average rating of 7.5 by 5,956 people. The movie made an estimated total of $161,441,914 in the box office.

The Others is included due to its masterful balance of suspense and eerie atmosphere surrounding a family isolated by supernatural events. It provides a steadily unfolding mystery that captivates with ambiguity and emotional complexity.

Grace is a woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions. The Others is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 7.6 by 7,320 people. The movie made an estimated total of $210,002,906 in the box office.

The Babadook belongs on this list for its psychological approach to horror, embodying parental fear and emotional strain through supernatural means. Its tight narrative and strong performances lend lasting impact to its chilling depiction of grief.

A grieving single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book manifests in their home. The Babadook is a movie from Australia in English, with a total 1h 34m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 6.5 by 6,492 people. The movie made an estimated total of $10,300,000 in the box office.

Dead Silence makes the list because of its focus on urban legends and vengeful supernatural forces, delivering horror with an inventive and macabre twist. The film’s distinctive visuals and escalating sense of dread fuel an unsettling ride.

Jamie returns to his hometown in search of answers to his wife's murder, which occurred after receiving a weird package containing a ventriloquist dummy named Billy, which may be linked to the legend of ventriloquist Mary Shaw. Destined to find out the truth, Jamie goes to the town of Raven's Fair, where Shaw used to perform and is buried. But Jamie is in for more than he expected. Dead Silence is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 29m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 6.5 by 2,478 people. The movie made an estimated total of $22,382,047 in the box office.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark fits for its use of folklore and shared teenage experience in the face of terrifying stories made real. The film stands out through its imaginative creature design and faithfully dark adaptation of classic horror tales.

Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, Halloween night, 1968. After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a supposedly haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 48m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 6.5 by 2,902 people. The movie made an estimated total of $104,545,505 in the box office.

The Midnight Meat Train earns placement due to its nightmarish urban setting and relentless, mysterious horrors stalking unsuspecting victims. The film’s inventive scares and high tension provide a brisk and unnerving viewing experience.

A photographer's obsessive pursuit of dark subject matter leads him into the path of a serial killer who stalks late night commuters, ultimately butchering them in the most gruesome ways. The Midnight Meat Train is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 43m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 6.2 by 1,286 people. The movie made an estimated total of $3,533,227 in the box office.

Come Play is included for its use of technology as a conduit for supernatural intrusion into everyday life, heightening modern anxieties. With its emotional core and relentless pacing, the film creates a uniquely suspenseful atmosphere.

Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen. Come Play is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2020 with an average rating of 6.4 by 757 people. The movie made an estimated total of $13,182,254 in the box office.

In the Tall Grass is recommended as another adaptation from Stephen King, weaving together unsettling drama and horror within a mysterious, confining environment. The ever-shifting menace and twists offer a unique and disorienting narrative.

After hearing a child screaming for help from the green depths of a vast field of tall grass, Becky, a pregnant woman, and Cal, her brother, park their car near a mysterious abandoned church and enter the field, discovering that they are not alone and, for some reason, they are unable to escape a completely inextricable vegetable labyrinth. In the Tall Grass is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2019 with an average rating of 5.5 by 2,436 people.

The Mist makes this list for its exploration of a community trapped with supernatural horrors, blending fear, paranoia, and human dynamics. The resulting film is notable for its relentless tension and bleak, thought-provoking storytelling.

After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity. The Mist is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 2h 6m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 7.0 by 5,976 people. The movie made an estimated total of $57,470,220 in the box office.

The Devil's Backbone appears for using a haunting, child-centered narrative set amid supernatural happenings within an isolated location. Its poetic atmosphere and rich visual storytelling provide a deeply evocative and moving horror experience.

Spain, 1939. In the last days of the Spanish Civil War, the young Carlos arrives at the Santa Lucía orphanage, where he will make friends and enemies as he follows the quiet footsteps of a mysterious presence eager for revenge. The Devil's Backbone is a movie from Spain in Spanish, with a total 1h 48m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 7.3 by 1,383 people. The movie made an estimated total of $6,582,065 in the box office.

The Autopsy of Jane Doe earns a slot due to its claustrophobic and mystery-driven suspense built within a contained environment. The film’s methodical pace and escalation of bizarre occurrences create a gripping, eerie investigation.

Father and son coroners receive a mysterious unidentified corpse with no apparent cause of death. As they attempt to examine the "Jane Doe," they discover increasingly bizarre clues that hold the key to her terrifying secrets. The Autopsy of Jane Doe is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.8 by 4,817 people. The movie made an estimated total of $6,170,043 in the box office.

Session 9 distinguishes itself with psychologically tense horror set within an abandoned, unsettling space, playing on the fragility of the human mind. Its slow-building dread and disturbing discoveries keep viewers on edge throughout.

Tensions rise within an asbestos cleaning crew as they work in an abandoned mental hospital with a horrific past that seems to be coming back. Session 9 is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 6.1 by 1,050 people. The movie made an estimated total of $1,612,259 in the box office.

1408 appears on the list as it adapts a Stephen King story about an individual battling unknown terror in a cursed room. The film’s compelling psychological horror and surreal sequences make for an absorbing and unpredictable journey.

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror. 1408 is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 44m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 6.7 by 4,986 people. The movie made an estimated total of $133,000,000 in the box office.

Stir of Echoes is included for its skillful blending of supernatural investigation and personal discovery, building a steadily intensifying atmosphere. The film’s haunting visuals and emotional stakes ensure the mystery is both chilling and engaging.

After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, Tom Witzky begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around her. Stir of Echoes is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 39m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 6.7 by 1,378 people. The movie made an estimated total of $21,142,914 in the box office.

The Night House is recommended for its grief-laden psychological horror, unraveling unsettling secrets through a compelling central performance. Its gradually unfolding narrative and atmospheric tension create a persistently eerie and emotionally charged journey.

Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. Soon she begins to uncover her recently deceased husband's disturbing secrets. The Night House is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2021 with an average rating of 6.6 by 1,365 people. The movie made an estimated total of $15,437,703 in the box office.

The Invitation is presented due to its use of social tension and slow-burning paranoia during a reunion, generating discomfort and suspense within a contained setting. Unpredictability and escalating unease make this film stand out.

Will and his new girlfriend Kira are invited to a dinner with old friends at the house of Will’s ex Eden and her new partner David. Although the evening appears to be relaxed, Will soon gets a creeping suspicion that their charming host David is up to something. The Invitation is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.4 by 2,911 people. The movie made an estimated total of $354,835 in the box office.

Incantation earns its place by immersing viewers in found-footage horror that blurs the lines between supernatural phenomena and psychological distress. Its immersive style and chilling content provide a uniquely unsettling experience.

Inspired by the true story of a family who believed they were possessed by spirits. This film follows a woman who must protect her child from a curse. Incantation is a movie from Taiwan in Mandarin, with a total 1h 51m runtime, released in 2022 with an average rating of 6.8 by 850 people. The movie made an estimated total of $5,700,000 in the box office.

Candyman is included for its exploration of urban legends and the dangers they pose, wrapped in supernatural horror. The film’s powerful atmosphere and striking storytelling ensure its lasting impression.

A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman. Candyman is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 31m runtime, released in 2021 with an average rating of 6.0 by 1,803 people. The movie made an estimated total of $77,411,570 in the box office.

Jacob's Ladder stands out for its surreal psychological journey, where trauma and reality merge in nightmarish sequences. The film’s ambiguous narrative and harrowing imagery forge a deeply memorable and haunting exploration.

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness. Jacob's Ladder is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 53m runtime, released in 1990 with an average rating of 7.4 by 1,942 people. The movie made an estimated total of $26,118,851 in the box office.

They Look Like People appears here due to its quietly unnerving build-up, tracking one man’s struggle with paranoia and trust among friends. The film’s understated tension and intimate focus create a chilling study of uncertainty and fear.

Suspecting that people are transforming into malevolent shape-shifters, Wyatt flees to New York City to seek out his estranged childhood friend Christian. They Look Like People is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 20m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.2 by 248 people.