Movies Like Descent Into Darkness (2013)

Descent Into Darkness is a 2013 comedy, crime, drama, horror film from Rafael Cherkaski with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Grave Encounters 2 and The Killer.

Comedy Crime Drama Horror

Grave Encounters 2

2012

Tortured by the ghosts of the demonized insane asylum that killed the crew of GRAVE ENCOUNTERS, film students fight to escape death as their own paranormal investigation goes terribly wrong in this horrifying sequel.

5.5

MagicScore

The Killer

2023

After a fateful miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.

6.6

MagicScore

La Commune (Paris, 1871)

2003

We are in the year 1871. A journalist for Versailles Television broadcasts a soothing and official view of events while a Commune television is set up to provide the perspectives of the Paris rebels. On a stage-like set, more than 200 actors interpret characters of the Commune, especially the Popincourt neighborhood in the XIth arrondissement. They voice their thoughts and feelings concerning the social and political reforms.

7.7

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The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover

1989

The wife of an abusive criminal finds solace in the arms of a kind regular guest in her husband's restaurant.

7.3

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

1962

A former child star torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.

7.9

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Miller's Crossing

1990

Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.

7.4

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Hard Candy

2005

Hayley’s a smart, charming teenage girl. Jeff’s a handsome, smooth fashion photographer. An Internet chat, a coffee shop meet-up, an impromptu fashion shoot back at Jeff’s place. Jeff thinks it’s his lucky night. He’s in for a surprise.

6.8

MagicScore

Taxi

2015

A yellow cab is driving through the vibrant and colourful streets of Tehran. Very diverse passengers enter the taxi, each candidly expressing their views while being interviewed by the driver who is no one else but the director Jafar Panahi himself. His camera placed on the dashboard of his mobile film studio captures the spirit of Iranian society through this comedic and dramatic drive…

7.0

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Husbands and Wives

1992

When their best friends announce that they're separating, a professor and his wife discover the faults in their own marriage.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

2006

The next great psycho horror slasher has given a documentary crew exclusive access to his life as he plans his reign of terror over the sleepy town of Glen Echo, all the while deconstructing the conventions and archetypes of the horror genre for them.

6.5

MagicScore

#11

David Holzman's Diary

1967

A young filmmaker decides to make a movie about his day-to-day activities in an attempt to understand himself and get his life back in order. A precursor to reality television and vlogs.

6.3

MagicScore

#12

Be My Cat: A Film for Anne

2015

An aspiring filmmaker goes to shocking extremes to convince Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway to star in his film. First entry in Adrian Țofei's spiritual trilogy which includes We Put the World to Sleep and Pure.

6.2

MagicScore

#13

A Haunted House

2013

Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep his sex life on track - turns to a priest, a psychic, and a team of ghost-busters for help in this spoof of all the "found-footage/documentary style" films released in recent years.

5.9

MagicScore

#14

The Boy Next Door

2015

A recently cheated on married woman falls for a younger man who has moved in next door, but their torrid affair soon takes a dangerous turn.

4.9

MagicScore

#15

Elevator to the Gallows

1958

A self-assured businessman murders his employer, the husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.

7.6

MagicScore

#16

Long Pigs

2007

Two desperate filmmakers began a documentary about a cannibalistic serial killer. What follows is their actual footage.

5.2

MagicScore

#17

Punishment Park

1971

In this fictional documentary, U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency. All new prisoners, most of whom are connected to the antiwar movement, are now given the choice of jail time or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they will be hunted for sport by federal authorities. The prisoners invariably choose the latter option, but learn that, between the desert heat and the brutal police officers, their chances of survival are slim.

7.3

MagicScore

#18

Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum

2018

The crew of a horror web series travels to an abandoned asylum for a live broadcast, but they encounter much more than expected as they move deeper inside the nightmarish old building.

7.3

MagicScore

#19

The Medium

2021

A shaman's family learn that their goddess is supposedly controlling one of them. However, their lives take a frightening turn when they realise the goddess has nothing to do with the possession.

7.0

MagicScore

#20

Code Unknown

2000

A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.

6.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Descent Into Darkness?

The top films similar to Descent Into Darkness by MovieMagicScore are Grave Encounters 2 (5.5), The Killer (6.6), La Commune (Paris, 1871) (7.7). Each shares comedy/crime/drama/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Descent Into Darkness worth watching?

Descent Into Darkness holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 43 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Descent Into Darkness?

Descent Into Darkness (2013) is a comedy, crime, drama, horror film directed by Rafael Cherkaski, starring Rafael Cherkaski, Simon-Pierre Boireau, Elodie Bouleau.

Where can I find more recommendations like Descent Into Darkness?

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About movies like Descent Into Darkness

This ranked list pairs Descent Into Darkness (2013), a comedy and crime and drama and horror film from Rafael Cherkaski, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Rafael Cherkaski take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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