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10 Best Movies Like Stephen King: Shining in the Dark

If you loved Stephen King: Shining in the Dark, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Moonwalker

Moonwalker

1988★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen King: Shining in the Dark for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This fantastical movie inspired by the music of Michael Jackson features imaginative interpretations of hit tracks from the iconic 1987 album “Bad”....

#2
Knightriders

Knightriders

1981★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen King: Shining in the Dark for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A medieval reenactment troupe struggles to maintain its family-like dynamic amid pressure from local authorities, interest from talent agents, and their so-called king's delusions ...

#3
Stephen King's World of Horror

Stephen King's World of Horror

1986★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen King: Shining in the Dark for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A documentary about the works of novelist Stephen King and his influence on popular culture and his impact on horror film and novels. Includes celebrity guests John Carpenter, Cliv...

#4
Titanic

Titanic

1997★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen King: Shining in the Dark for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and...

#5
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

1988★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen King: Shining in the Dark for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece....

#6
The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

1995★ 4.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Stephen King: Shining in the Dark for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A group of teenagers get into a car crash in the Texas woods on prom night, and then wander into an old farmhouse that is home to Leatherface and his insane family of cannibalistic...