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10 Best Movies Like The Next Big Thing

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

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#1
The 'Burbs

The 'Burbs

1989★ 6.8

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

When secretive new neighbors move in next door, suburbanite Ray Peterson and his friends let their paranoia get the best of them as they start to suspect the newcomers of evildoing...

#2
Schizopolis

Schizopolis

1997★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A man works for the unpleasant guru of a Scientology-like movement....

#3
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story

Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story

2005★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death expe...

#4
The Glass Key

The Glass Key

1942★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign....

#5
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff

1949★ 6.6

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

Lost Caverns Hotel bellhop Freddie Phillips is suspected of murder. Swami Talpur tries to hypnotize Freddie into confessing, but Freddie is too stupid for the plot to work. Inspect...

#6
The Naked City

The Naked City

1948★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Next Big Thing for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder....

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