Ben je fan van 'All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos' (2005) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde sfeer, thema's of horror-elementen delen. Of je nu houdt van Mexicaanse folklore, zombies of bloedstollende verhalen, hier vind je zeker iets naar je smaak!

Beetlejuice (1988)
Beschreibung: A quirky and darkly comedic take on the afterlife, featuring ghosts who interact with the living in bizarre and humorous ways.
Fakt: The film's success led to an animated series and a Broadway musical. The character Beetlejuice was originally conceived as a much darker figure.


The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Beschreibung: A visually striking blend of Halloween and Christmas themes, featuring a protagonist who navigates between the worlds of the living and the dead.
Fakt: Originally conceived as a poem by Tim Burton, it took over three years to complete due to the intricate stop-motion animation process.


The Crow (1994)
Beschreibung: A dark, gothic tale of revenge and supernatural return from the dead, blending horror and fantasy elements with a melancholic tone.
Fakt: Brandon Lee, the lead actor, tragically died during filming due to an on-set accident. The movie became a cult classic and inspired several sequels.


The Frighteners (1996)
Beschreibung: A mix of horror and comedy where a man interacts with ghosts to solve a supernatural mystery, blending eerie elements with humor.
Fakt: Peter Jackson directed this film as a precursor to his work on The Lord of the Rings. The special effects were groundbreaking for their time.


Corpse Bride (2005)
Beschreibung: A stop-motion animated film that combines macabre imagery with a whimsical love story, set in a world where the dead interact with the living.
Fakt: The entire film was shot using stop-motion animation, with some scenes requiring up to 50 takes. The piano duet scene was performed live by the actors.


The Sixth Sense (1999)
Beschreibung: A supernatural thriller that delves into the relationship between the living and the dead, with a focus on emotional and psychological depth.
Fakt: The film's iconic line 'I see dead people' became a cultural phenomenon. It was M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough movie.


The Others (2001)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror film with a twist ending, exploring themes of death, the afterlife, and the thin veil between the living and the dead.
Fakt: The film was shot almost entirely on location in Spain. Nicole Kidman's performance earned widespread critical acclaim.


The Devil's Backbone (2001)
Beschreibung: A gothic horror story set during the Spanish Civil War, blending ghostly apparitions with a poignant narrative about loss and memory.
Fakt: Guillermo del Toro considers this film a spiritual companion to Pan's Labyrinth. The ghost's design was inspired by medical anomalies.


ParaNorman (2012)
Beschreibung: A stop-motion animated horror-comedy about a boy who can communicate with the dead, featuring themes of acceptance and supernatural mystery.
Fakt: The film was the first stop-motion movie to use a 3D color printer for facial animation. It received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.


Coco (2017)
Beschreibung: The film explores themes of death and the afterlife through vibrant visuals and a heartfelt story set during the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Fakt: Coco won two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. The filmmakers consulted with Mexican cultural experts to ensure authenticity.
