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15 Movies Like The Legend of the Nahuala

Loved The Legend of the Nahuala? 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 Hanged Woman
#1

The Hanged Woman

Rosa Martín, a singer-songwriter known as La Ahorcada, takes her own life in the garden of the man she loved, Fran, who treated her as nothing more than a sexual object. The ghost of La Ahorcada remains in Fran's mansion, refusing to be ignored and determined to teach him a lesson. Her obsession will end up turning the lives of Fran and his family into a living hell.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Legend of the Nahuala.

Coraline
#2

Coraline

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.

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

Pan's Labyrinth
#3

Pan's Labyrinth

In post–civil war Spain, 10-year-old Ofelia moves with her pregnant mother to live under the control of her cruel stepfather. Drawn into a mysterious labyrinth, she meets a faun who reveals that she may be a lost princess from an underground kingdom. To return to her true father, she must complete a series of surreal and perilous tasks that blur the line between reality and fantasy.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Legend of the Nahuala.

The Platform 2
#4

The Platform 2

After a mysterious leader imposes his law in a brutal system of vertical cells, a new arrival battles against a dubious food distribution method.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Legend of the Nahuala.

The Skin I Live In
#5

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 The Legend of the Nahuala.

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
#6

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 The Legend of the Nahuala.

The Book of Life
#7

The Book of Life

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

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

Robot Dreams
#8

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 The Legend of the Nahuala.

[REC]
#9

[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 The Legend of the Nahuala.

Abuela tremenda
#10

Abuela tremenda

Toñi, an eccentric grandmother, gets by between failed businesses and a carefree attitude. Her daughter Daniela, a stressed executive and single mom, wants to keep her away.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Legend of the Nahuala.

Dragonkeeper
#11

Dragonkeeper

Set in Han Imperial China, the plot follows the adventures of enslaved girl Ping with ancient dragon Long Danzi. Dragons had been banished from the kingdom. Ping, an orphan, finds one of the last remaining dragon eggs. Palace guards force Ping to run away in order to return the dragon egg to the ocean and save all dragons from extinction. Ping discovers that she is a true Dragonkeeper.

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

Mummies
#12

Mummies

Through a series of unfortunate events, three mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Legend of the Nahuala.

Marrowbone
#13

Marrowbone

A young man and his three younger siblings are plagued by a sinister presence in the sprawling manor in which they live.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Legend of the Nahuala.

The Orphanage
#14

The Orphanage

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Legend of the Nahuala.

I Am Frankelda
#15

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 highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Legend of the Nahuala.