Movies Like Hostage to the Devil

If you liked Hostage to the Devil (2016), a horror and documentary movie directed by Marty Stalker, 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
Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist (2019)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and horror
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, the last film of Alexandre O. Philippe explores the uncharted depths of William Friedkin’s mind’s eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries…
2
Terror in the Aisles (1984)
★ 6.1/10Also horror and documentary
A non-stop roller coaster ride through the scariest moments of the greatest terror films of all time.
3
The Imposter (2012)
★ 7.3/10Also documentary and mystery
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture…
4
Pennywise: The Story of ‘It’ (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also documentary and horror
Thirty-plus years after its release, the popular two-part miniseries "It" and its infamous villain Pennywise live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. This documentary captures not only the buzz the "It"…
5
In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary and horror
The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning…
6
Living with Chucky (2022)
★ 6.6/10Also documentary and horror
A filmmaker who grew up alongside Chucky the killer doll seeks out the other families surrounding the Child's Play films as they recount their experiences working on the ongoing franchise and what it means to be a part…
7
Unacknowledged (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also documentary and mystery
Dr. Steven Greer presents brand new top-secret evidence supporting extraterrestrial contact, including witness testimony, classified documents, and UFO footage, while also exploring the consequences of ruthlessly…
8
Derren Brown: Sacrifice (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also documentary and mystery
Illusionist Derren Brown concocts a psychological experiment in which he tries to manipulate an ordinary person into taking a bullet for a stranger.
9
Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street (2019)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary and horror
Mark Patton sets the records straight about the controversial 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street, which ended his acting career, just as it was about to begin.
10
Cube (1998)
★ 6.8/10Also mystery
A group of strangers find themselves trapped in a maze-like prison. It soon becomes clear that each of them possesses the peculiar skills necessary to escape, if they don't wind up dead first.
11
Virtuous Women (2026)
★ 7/10Also horror and mystery
What begins as a VIP retreat for women to achieve the best version of themselves, soon transforms into an absurd and dangerous journey.
12
Constantine (2005)
★ 7.2/10Also horror
John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that…
13
Rear Window (1954)
★ 8.3/10Also mystery
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
14
Silent Hill (2006)
★ 6.6/10Also horror and mystery
Rose, a desperate mother, takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears, and Rose embarks on a horrific journey to…
15
Soror (2021)
★ 6/10Also mystery and horror
In 1946, in Soror city, three different stories intersect amid macabre events. While detectives Thomas and Carlos work in the unsolved cases of the mysterious body found in a tree and Serena Caires disappearance, those…
16
Promised Paradise (2007)
Also documentary
Using performance to inspire critical reflection, Promised Paradise delivers fascinating and revealing insight into the social and religious undercurrents dominating Indonesian society today and the Muslim world at…
17
Fight Church (2014)
★ 5.5/10Also documentary
A documentary about the confluence of Christianity and mixed martial arts, including ministries which train fighters. The film follows several pastors and popular fighters in their quest to reconcile their faith with a…
18
Led Zeppelin Played Here (2014)
★ 8/10Also documentary
1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik chronicles an…
19
Behind the Trees (2019)
★ 5.2/10Also horror and mystery
While on a romantic getaway in the Indian wilderness, a couple from Los Angeles accidentally witnesses the haunting exorcism of an 11-year old girl. They decide to rescue her.
20
Maximón: Devil or Saint (2014)
★ 10/10Also documentary
MAXIMÓN - Devil or Saint is a documentary about the controversial Maya deity, also known as San Simon or the drinking and smoking saint of Guatemala. He is a mixture of ancient Maya beliefs and Christianity. The movie…