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Audiences latched onto Parasyte: Part 1 (2014) as a science fiction theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The science fiction and horror blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 49m · ★ 7.1

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  1. 96match

    1.Parasyte: Part 2 (2015)

    7.1 · Science Fiction · Horror · Action · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Parasyte: Part 2 (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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  2. 94match

    2.Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007)

    7.6 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)

    7.8 · Animation · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Attack on Titan (2015)

    6.1 · Horror · Action · Science Fiction · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Attack on Titan (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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  5. 88match

    5.Attack on Titan II: End of the World (2015)

    6.2 · Horror · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Attack on Titan II: End of the World (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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.Gantz (2010)

    6.6 · Horror · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Gantz (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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.Terra Formars (2016)

    6.1 · Action · Horror · Science Fiction · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Terra Formars (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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  8. 82match

    8.Gantz: Perfect Answer (2011)

    6.7 · Action · Mystery · Science Fiction · 2h 21m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Gantz: Perfect Answer (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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    9.Blood-C: The Last Dark (2012)

    7.1 · Animation · Action · Horror · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Blood-C: The Last Dark (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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    10.Dororo (2007)

    7.0 · Action · Fantasy · Horror · 2h 19m

    Why you'll love it

    If Parasyte: Part 1 clicked for you, Dororo (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and 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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FAQ

What should I watch after Parasyte: Part 1?
Try Parasyte: Part 2, Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone, Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance—each shares DNA with Parasyte: Part 1 while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Parasyte: Part 1?
Parasyte: Part 1 (2014) is best described as Science Fiction, Horror, Action, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Parasyte: Part 1 part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Parasyte Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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