Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 10, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Institute

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

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#1
Ghostland

Ghostland

2018★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Institute for fans of Thriller & Mystery & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A mother of two inherits a home from her aunt. On the first night in the new home she is confronted with murderous intruders and fights for her daughters’ lives. Sixteen years late...

#2
Doctor X

Doctor X

1932★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Institute for fans of Thriller & Mystery & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer....

#3
The Infernal Machine

The Infernal Machine

2022★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Institute for fans of Thriller & Mystery. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Reclusive and controversial author Bruce Cogburn is drawn out of hiding by an obsessive fan, forcing the novelist to confront a past that he thought he could escape, and to account...

#4
The Cell

The Cell

2000★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Institute for fans of Thriller & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim....

#5
Cheat

Cheat

2023★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Institute for fans of Thriller & Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

On the surface it's believed to be another urban legend - a supernatural being from the afterlife is violently killing anyone who cheats on their significant other in the small col...

#6
Hollow Man

Hollow Man

2000★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Institute for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Cocky researcher Sebastian Caine is working on a project to make living creatures invisible. Determined to achieve the ultimate breakthrough, Caine pushes his team to move to the n...

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