15 Movies Like 1974: The Possession of Altair

Loved 1974: The Possession of Altair? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

The Conjuring: Last Rites
#1

The Conjuring: Last Rites

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren take on one last terrifying case involving mysterious entities they must confront.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1974: The Possession of Altair.

Mexican Psycho
#2

Mexican Psycho

Follows an "ultra-violent and intelligent" psychopath who challenges the police by leaving a white paper rabbit at each crime scene, connecting them all.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

The Conjuring
#3

The Conjuring

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1974: The Possession of Altair.

The Invisible Guest
#4

The Invisible Guest

Barcelona, Spain. Adrián Doria, a young and successful businessman accused of murder, meets one night with Virginia Goodman, an expert interrogation lawyer, in order to devise a defense strategy.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

I Am Frankelda
#5

I Am Frankelda

A gifted young writer in 19th-century Mexico journeys into her subconscious and comes face to face with characters from her own spooky stories.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

The Whisper
#6

The Whisper

Fleeing from their violent father, siblings Lucía and Adrián take refuge in a remote mansion. With the help of a hidden micro-camera on a cat, Lucía uncovers a terrifying secret: their neighbors are part of a criminal network that kidnaps teenage girls to make snuff films, and they intend to get rid of the siblings. As Lucía fights to protect her brother, she must face a dark family curse that follows them into their newfound sanctuary.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
#7

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren encounter what would become one of the most sensational cases from their files. The fight for the soul of a young boy takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1974: The Possession of Altair.

The Skin I Live In
#8

The Skin I Live In

A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

Saw X
#9

Saw X

Between the events of 'Saw' and 'Saw II', a sick and desperate John Kramer travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer, only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1974: The Possession of Altair.

Robot Dreams
#10

Robot Dreams

A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

Sinister
#11

Sinister

True-crime writer Ellison Oswalt is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked 1974: The Possession of Altair.

In Darkness We Fall
#12

In Darkness We Fall

Three boys and two girls go backpacking from the city to a paradisiacal island. There they rent motorcycles, travel around the prettiest and most remote spots, camp out in the woods, on a coastal cliff, get drunk and swim in the sea. The following day they enter a deep, maze-like cave to explore it and get lost inside.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
#13

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

[REC]
#14

[REC]

A television reporter and cameraman follow emergency workers into a dark apartment building and are quickly locked inside with something terrifying.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.

The Secret in Their Eyes
#15

The Secret in Their Eyes

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to 1974: The Possession of Altair.