Movies Like Ilussia

If you liked Ilussia, a horror and fantasy movie directed by Mario Ruiz, 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
Michael Jackson's Thriller (1983)
★ 8.3/10Also horror and music
A night at the movies turns terrifying when Michael and his date are attacked by zombies.
2
Ghosts (1997)
★ 8.1/10Also music and horror
In the town of Normal Valley, an eccentric magician named Maestro entertains the local children every day in his spooky mansion. One stormy night, the town's mayor leads a group of angry citizens to the mansion in an…
3
Trick or Treat (1986)
★ 6.1/10Also horror and music
Eddie Weinbauer, a metalhead teen who is bullied at school, looks to his heavy metal superstar idol, Sammi Curr, for guidance. When Curr is killed in a hotel fire, Eddie becomes the recipient of the only copy of his…
4
K-12 (2019)
★ 7.7/10Also fantasy and horror
Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets…
5
Heavy Metal (1981)
★ 6.5/10Also fantasy and music
The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
6
OPAL (2020)
★ 8.3/10Also horror and music
A curious girl investigates the cries she hears coming from a forbidden house across the street.
7
Nosferatu (2024)
★ 6.7/10Also horror and fantasy
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
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Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 3 (2014)
★ 7.1/10Also horror and fantasy
During a chicken picnic, Yellow Guy gets upset after Green Bird kills a butterfly. Yellow Guy then meets a butterfly that takes him on a journey to discover his concept of love.
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The Nutcracker (1993)
★ 5.8/10Also fantasy and music
On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie falls asleep and dreams herself into a fantastic world in which her toys become larger than life. She meets up with the Nutcracker Prince who takes her on a journey to his…
10
Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)
★ 6.3/10Also music and horror
By the year 2056, an epidemic of organ failures has devastated the planet. The megacorporation GeneCo provides organ transplants on a payment plan — and those unable to fulfill their plans have their organs…
11
Cinderella's Curse (2024)
★ 5.9/10Also horror and fantasy
Desperate Cinderella summons her fairy godmother from an ancient flesh-bound book, seeking revenge on her evil stepmother and stepsisters who abuse and torment her daily.
12
Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse (2024)
★ 6.3/10Also horror and fantasy
In a dystopian future ravaged by a viral apocalypse, three young brothers—Salvador, Oliver, and Benjamin—find themselves isolated in a remote cabin deep within the woods. As they navigate this desolate world, they…
13
The Spine of Night (2021)
★ 6/10Also fantasy and horror
When ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind, a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs.
14
Pumpkinhead (1988)
★ 6.4/10Also fantasy and horror
When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life.
15
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972)
★ 6.3/10Also fantasy and music
An all-star cast highlights this vibrant musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's immortal tale. One day, plucky young Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and discovers a world of bizarre characters.
16
A Knight's War (2025)
★ 6.2/10Also horror and fantasy
A fearless knight braves a deadly realm to save the Chosen One’s soul. Facing witches, demons, and brutal foes, he discovers her return could ignite chaos and doom humanity.
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Vacation of Terror II: Diabolical Birthday (1991)
★ 6.1/10Also horror and fantasy
Julio is back, quietly running an antique shop, when a chance encounter with singer Mayra and her younger sister brings him face to face with the evil doll again!
18
I Am Frankelda (2025)
★ 8.1/10Also fantasy and horror
A gifted young writer in 19th-century Mexico journeys into her subconscious and comes face to face with characters from her own spooky stories.
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Priest (2011)
★ 5.9/10Also fantasy and horror
In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the…
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Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (2020)
★ 6/10Also fantasy and horror
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.