Movies Like Ju-On: Black Ghost (2009)

Ju-On: Black Ghost is a 2009 fantasy, horror film from Mari Asato with a MovieMagicScore of 5.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Odyssey and Colony.

Fantasy Horror

The Odyssey

2026

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

8.0

MagicScore

Colony

2026

Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.

8.1

MagicScore

Moana

2026

Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

6.9

MagicScore

Ghost in the Cell

2026

In a notorious prison, an invisible force begins killing inmates brutally, compelling enemy gangs and corrupt guards to work together as they try to survive the mounting bloodshed.

7.2

MagicScore

Obsession

2026

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

8.2

MagicScore

Minions & Monsters

2026

This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.

7.6

MagicScore

Above & Below

2026

A group of friends set off for an unforgettable vacation. What begins as an adventure of partying and diving quickly turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by criminals in open waters.

6.2

MagicScore

Pinocchio: Unstrung

2026

Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.

6.6

MagicScore

Under Your Feet

2026

Isabel moves with her two children into a very prestigious building that has a very peculiar admission method but at a very affordable rental fee. Once approved and settled, three elderly neighbors from the lower floor will turn their lives upside down.

5.1

MagicScore

#10

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026

Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.

9.2

MagicScore

#11

Backrooms

2026

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

7.1

MagicScore

#12

Deep Water

2026

A group of international passengers on a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. The terrified group is forced to work together and overcome their differences if they hope to escape their sinking plane and the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

2025

The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

8.8

MagicScore

#14

Victim

2010

After being mysteriously kidnapped by a Doctor and his violent henchman, a young man is held captive in the converted cellar of an old mansion. For reasons unknown, he's forced to endure heinous physical and psychological torture, but slowly realizes the worst is yet to come when the Doctor's brutal plan for him is finally revealed….

4.8

MagicScore

#15

Transylvania 6-5000

1985

Two reporters travel to a strange castle in Transylvania to investigate the apparent reappearance of Frankenstein, and encounter the sensitive Wolfman, the Vampiress Odette and a whole cast of other weirdos.

5.3

MagicScore

#16

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2

2000

A group of college students decide to take part in a witch hunt tour inspired by a horror movie. As the adventure goes awry, the students realise that an evil being has followed them home.

4.3

MagicScore

#17

The Guard Post

2008

The plot concerns Guard Point 506, where an entire squad of soldiers have been killed in mysterious circumstances, bar one survivor who's in a coma. Military Investigators are dispatched to the base, and discover they're dealing with a virus that turns humans into ravenous flesh-eating killers!

5.5

MagicScore

#18

The Amityville Terror

2016

When a new family moves to an old house in Amityville, they are tormented and tortured by an evil spirit living in the home while trapped by the malicious townspeople who want to keep them there.

5.0

MagicScore

#19

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

8.2

MagicScore

#20

Blood Covenant

2026

A horror writer, drowning in debt and on the verge of collapse, desperately performs a ritual to summon a demon who promises to deliver the stories he can no longer write. The pact works, but at a terrible price.

5.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Ju-On: Black Ghost?

The top films similar to Ju-On: Black Ghost by MovieMagicScore are The Odyssey (8.0), Colony (8.1), Moana (6.9). Each shares fantasy/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Ju-On: Black Ghost worth watching?

Ju-On: Black Ghost holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.0/10 from 94 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Ju-On: Black Ghost?

Ju-On: Black Ghost (2009) is a fantasy, horror film directed by Mari Asato, starring Ai Kago, Maria Takagi, Yuri Nakamura.

Where can I find more recommendations like Ju-On: Black Ghost?

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About movies like Ju-On: Black Ghost

This ranked list pairs Ju-On: Black Ghost (2009), a fantasy and horror film from Mari Asato, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Ai Kago 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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