Movies Like The American Nightmare

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

Masters of Horror

2002·1h 30m·★ 7.4·Mike Mendez

6 shared cast incl. John Carpenter & Wes Craven

Nightmare Factory

2011·1h 34m·★ 7.3·Donna Davies

4 shared cast incl. Tom Savini & John Carpenter

Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film

2006·1h 28m·★ 7.2·Jeff McQueen

Both star John Carpenter & Wes CravenFans also liked

Nightmares in Red, White and Blue

2009·1h 36m·★ 7.1·Andrew Monument

Both star John Carpenter & George A. RomeroDocumentary & Horror

Document of the Dead

1981·1h 6m·★ 6.7·Roy Frumkes

Both star George A. Romero & Tom SaviniDocumentary & Horror

Doc of the Dead

2014·1h 21m·★ 6.4·Alexandre O. Philippe

Both star George A. Romero & Tom SaviniDocumentary & Horror

Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown

2008·1h 30m·★ 7.1·Frank H. Woodward

Fans also likedStarring John Carpenter

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

2006·1h 23m·★ 7.4·Stefan Hutchinson

Fans also likedStarring John Carpenter

Martin

1978·1h 35m·★ 6.9·George A. Romero

Both star Tom Savini & George A. Romero

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

2015·1h 31m·★ 7.3·Jason Baker

Both star Tom Savini & George A. Romero

Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger

1992·1h 24m·★ 3.7·Adam Simon

Starring John LandisDir. Adam Simon

How Good Is The American Nightmare?

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