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Audiences latched onto Oculus (2014) as a horror theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The film leans hard into its core genre, which is exactly what fans say they wanted more of from blockbusters in that era.
Runtime 1h 44m · ★ 6.5
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★ 7.5 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 52m
Why you'll love it
If Oculus clicked for you, The Conjuring (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.0 · Horror · Drama · 2h 1m
Why you'll love it
If Oculus clicked for you, mother! (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.5 · Drama · Horror · 1h 34m
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If Oculus clicked for you, The Babadook (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.4 · Horror · 1h 21m
Why you'll love it
If Oculus clicked for you, Lights Out (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.2 · Horror · 1h 54m
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If Oculus clicked for you, Poltergeist (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.4 · Thriller · Horror · 1h 40m
Why you'll love it
If Oculus clicked for you, The Invitation (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 7.4 · Horror · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 31m
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If Oculus clicked for you, Ghostland (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.4 · Horror · 1h 29m
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If Oculus clicked for you, Dead Silence (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.3 · Horror · Thriller · 1h 31m
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If Oculus clicked for you, Thir13en Ghosts (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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★ 6.3 · Horror · Mystery · 1h 51m
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If Oculus clicked for you, Mirrors (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in horror, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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