Shows Like Paranormal Survivor

If you liked Paranormal Survivor (2015), a documentary series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Haunted (2018)
★ 6.9/10Also documentary
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, re-created through chilling re-enactments.
2
Cursed Films (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
A documentary series exploring the myths and legends behind some of Hollywood’s notoriously “cursed” horror film productions. From plane accidents and bombings during the making of The Omen, to the rumored use of real…
3
Medal of Honor (2018)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
Honoring service members whose courage merited the awarding of a Medal of Honor, this docudrama series re-creates their inspiring true stories.
4
True Haunting (2025)
★ 6.4/10Also documentary
Paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them are detailed through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews.
5
The Walking Dead: Origins (2021)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
The Walking Dead: Origins is a series of specials exploring the journeys of the series' most celebrated characters. Each episode charts the story of the zombie apocalypse from the point of view of a single character…
6
Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda (2011)
★ 8.9/10Also documentary
A non-fiction investigative series of murder cases told through the personal experience of retired detective, Lieutenant Joe Kenda. Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with…
7
The New York Times Presents (2020)
★ 7/10Also documentary
A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.
8
Mind Field (2017)
★ 8.2/10Also documentary
Explore the surprising things we know (and don’t know) about why people are the way they are through expert interviews, rare footage from historical experiments, and brand-new, ground-breaking demonstrations of human…
9
Eli Roth's History of Horror (2018)
★ 6.4/10Also documentary
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
10
Evil Lives Here (2016)
★ 8/10Also documentary
The true stories of people who lived with a killer. How well do you really know your family? Would you recognize the warning signs? Or would you become entangled in evil?
11
Trust Me: The False Prophet (2026)
★ 7.5/10Also documentary
In this true-crime documentary, a cult expert and filmmaker infiltrate a polygamist sect to expose a self-proclaimed prophet and bring him to justice.
12
Catching Killers (2021)
★ 6.8/10Also documentary
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.
13
Kylie (2026)
★ 8.7/10Also documentary
A look at the life of Australian pop star Kylie Minogue, who opens her personal archives and reflects on a career in which she has sold 80 million records and reinvented herself, and by extension pop, several times…
14
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.
15
History 101 (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also documentary
Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.
16
Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On (2017)
★ 6.3/10Also documentary
Porn has gone mainstream; the question is, can we handle it? This exploration of the intersection of sex and technology is told through the stories of the people whose lives are defined by the current explosion of…
17
Attack on London: Hunting the 7/7 Bombers (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also documentary
Insider accounts and never-seen-before footage tell the story of the 7/7 bombings on London's transport network in 2005 — and its explosive aftermath.
18
Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also documentary
Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.
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Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (2022)
★ 6.5/10Also documentary
An overgrown field and a stretch of highway connect a series of grisly murders spanning several decades as grieving families search for answers.
20
World War II with Tom Hanks (2026)
★ 8.3/10Also documentary
Explores WWII from Germany's invasion of Poland through the atomic age, examining pivotal battles, wartime leaders like Churchill and Roosevelt, and the human cost of total war.