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If you liked how gregor samsa became a bug (canonised) (2025), a horror and animation movie directed by Rene Kelc, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

  1. 1Cranston Academy: Monster Zone

    Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (2020)

    ★ 6/10Also animation and science fiction

    An intelligent 15-year-old high school student is unexpectedly transferred to a boarding school where he opens a portal of monsters from another dimension.

  2. 2Maniac

    Maniac (1963)

    ★ 6.2/10Also horror and thriller

    When a stranger enters a quiet, country town and is seduced by a sensuous married woman he unwittingly finds himself at the centre of a storm of sexual guilt and murder.

  3. 3Lady Death

    Lady Death (2004)

    ★ 7.1/10Also fantasy and animation

    When accused by the townspeople of being in league with the Devil, Hope finds herself in a satanic deal for her life. After refusing the terms of the deal, she transforms into the powerful Lady Death and vows to wrest…

  4. 4Monster

    Monster (2005)

    ★ 6.7/10Also horror and thriller

    A mother battles with her son's fear of a monster lurking in the closet, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

  5. 5Battle for Terra

    Battle for Terra (2007)

    ★ 6.1/10Also animation and science fiction

    A peaceful alien planet faces annihilation, as the homeless remainder of the human race sets its eyes on Terra. Mala, a rebellious Terrian teenager, will do everything she can to stop it.

  6. 6Inception: The Cobol Job

    Inception: The Cobol Job (2010)

    ★ 7.2/10Also animation and thriller

    Cobb, Arthur and Nash are enlisted by Cobol Engineering.

  7. 7The Shed

    The Shed (2019)

    ★ 6/10Also horror and thriller

    The story of Stan, an orphaned teenager stuck living with his abusive grandfather and tasked with routinely protecting his best friend from high school bullies. When Stan discovers a murderous creature has taken refuge…

  8. 8The Transformers: The Movie

    The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

    ★ 7.2/10Also animation and science fiction

    The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.

  9. 9LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian

    LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026)

    ★ 6.7/10Also animation and science fiction

    The Mandalorian and Grogu join their misfit allies for an epic party, celebrating their heroism. As friends regale the crowd with tales of their adventures, a pirate threat looms.

  10. 10Titan A.E.

    Titan A.E. (2000)

    ★ 6.6/10Also animation and science fiction

    A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are bent on mankind's destruction.

  11. 11Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam

    Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)

    ★ 7/10Also animation and science fiction

    Chosen the world’s protector against the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man – pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness and injustice – young Billy Batson accepts his destiny as Captain Marvel. Battling alongside…

  12. 12Z

    Z (2019)

    ★ 6.5/10Also horror and thriller

    A family find themselves terrorized by their eight-year-old son's imaginary friend.

  13. 13Transformers: Beginnings

    Transformers: Beginnings (2007)

    ★ 6.9/10Also animation and thriller

    On their home planet of Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons are involved in an explosive battle over the coveted AllSpark. With the fate of the universe at stake, the Autobots send it far from the reaches of the…

  14. 14Race with the Devil

    Race with the Devil (1975)

    ★ 6.4/10Also horror and thriller

    Two couples vacationing together in an R.V. from Texas to Colorado are terrorized after they witness a murder during a Satanic ritual.

  15. 15Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

    Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)

    ★ 6.2/10Also animation and fantasy

    Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid…

  16. 16Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

    ★ 8.4/10Also animation and science fiction

    Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only…

  17. 17G.I. Joe: The Movie

    G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987)

    ★ 6.6/10Also animation and science fiction

    G.I. Joe faces a new enemy as an ancient society of snake people known as Cobra-La try to forcefully take back the earth from those who drove them underground eons ago.

  18. 18Wizards

    Wizards (1977)

    ★ 6.2/10Also animation and fantasy

    After the death of his mother, evil mutant wizard Blackwolf discovers long-lost military technologies. Full of ego and ambition, Blackwolf claims his mother's throne, assembles an army, and sets out to brainwash and…

  19. 19Silent Zone

    Silent Zone (2025)

    ★ 6/10Also horror and thriller

    In a zombie-ravaged world, a resourceful teen and her protector fight for survival, facing relentless dangers and testing the limits of hope and loyalty.

  20. 20The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

    The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (2012)

    ★ 7.4/10Also animation and fantasy

    After a hurricane levels his city, a young man wanders into a mysterious library where books literally come to life. This film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film in 2012.

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