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10 Best Movies Like Baghdad, Iowa

If you loved Baghdad, Iowa, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Maniac

Maniac

2012★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Baghdad, Iowa for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

As he helps a young artist with her upcoming exhibition, the owner of a mannequin shop's deadly, suppressed desires come to the surface....

#2
25th Hour

25th Hour

2002★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Baghdad, Iowa for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

On the eve of a seven-year prison sentence, a New York drug dealer spends his final day of freedom confronting his past, his relationships, and the choices that led to his downfall...

#3
American Satan

American Satan

2017★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Baghdad, Iowa for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams....

#4
Wayne's World 2

Wayne's World 2

1993★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Baghdad, Iowa for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners. But amid the preparations...

#5
The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

2016★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Baghdad, Iowa for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A struggling painter is possessed by satanic forces after he and his young family move into their dream home in rural Texas....

#6
Meet Joe Black

Meet Joe Black

1998★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Baghdad, Iowa for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Bill Parrish has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black, who soon reveals himself as Death. In...

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