Movies Like Cellar Dweller (1988)

Cellar Dweller is a 1988 fantasy, horror film from John Carl Buechler with a MovieMagicScore of 4.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Ghoulies and The Cellar.

Fantasy Horror

Ghoulies

1985

A young man and his girlfriend move into the man's old mansion home, where he becomes possessed by a need to control ancient demons.

4.9

MagicScore

The Cellar

1989

A young boy finds an ancient Comanche monster spirit in the basement of his home. His parents don't believe him, so he must kill the monster alone.

4.1

MagicScore

Lo

2009

Love presents many challenges to couples...but none so daunting as the one Justin faces with his girlfriend April...

6.6

MagicScore

The Omen

2006

A diplomatic couple adopts the son of the devil without knowing it. A remake of the classic horror film of the same name from 1976.

5.7

MagicScore

Tove

2020

Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.

6.6

MagicScore

The Mindscape of Alan Moore

2003

The Mindscape of Alan Moore is a psychedelic journey into one of the world's most powerful minds; chronicling the life and work of Alan Moore, author of several acclaimed graphic novels, including "From Hell," "Watchmen" and "V for Vendetta." It is the only feature film production on which Alan Moore has collaborated, with permission to use his work. Alan Moore presents the story of his development as an artist, starting with his childhood and working through to his comics career and impact on that medium, and his emerging interest in magic.

6.7

MagicScore

Zoom

2016

A multi-dimensional interface between a comic book artist, a novelist, and a film director. Each lives in a separate reality but authors a story about one of the others.

5.8

MagicScore

The Cellar

2022

When Keira Woods' daughter mysteriously vanishes in the cellar of their new house in the country, she soon discovers there is an ancient and powerful entity controlling their home that she will have to face or risk losing her family's souls forever.

6.5

MagicScore

The War of the Gargantuas

1966

Gaira, a humanoid sea beast spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein's monster, attacks the shores of Tokyo. While the Japanese military prepares to take action, Gaira's Gargantua brother, Sanda, descends from the mountains to defend his kin. A battle between good and evil ensues, leaving brothers divided and a city in ruins.

6.4

MagicScore

#10

The H-Man

1958

When a narcotics deal goes sour and a suspect disappears, leaving only his clothes, Tokyo police question his wife and stake out the nightclub where she works.

5.7

MagicScore

#11

The Deadly Mantis

1957

A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south.

4.9

MagicScore

#12

Arsenic and Old Lace

1944

Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!

7.6

MagicScore

#13

Reptilicus

1961

A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.

3.6

MagicScore

#14

1408

2007

A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 in the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.

6.7

MagicScore

#15

Dust Devil

1992

A woman on the run from her abusive husband encounters a mysterious hitch-hiker.

6.3

MagicScore

#16

Superstition

1982

A witch put to death in 1692 swears vengeance on her persecutors and returns to the present day to punish their descendants.

6.1

MagicScore

#17

Burning

2018

Deliveryman Jong-su is out on a job when he runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood. She asks if he'd mind looking after her cat while she's away on a trip to Africa. On her return, she introduces to Jong-su an enigmatic young man named Ben, who she met during her trip. One day Ben tells Jong-su about his most unusual hobby.

7.4

MagicScore

#18

Frankenstein

1931

Henry Frankenstein pieces together body parts in the hope of bringing a human-like creature to life. The mad scientist’s dreams are shattered by his monstrous creation awakening with rage to a world that hates and fears him.

7.5

MagicScore

#19

Raging Sharks

2005

An oceanic observation station is in desperate trouble after a sudden shark attack wrecked the oxygen supply. The accompanying ship, a coast guard cruiser, and other ships in and around the Bermuda triangle are attacked as well. The US Navy sends a submarine to investigate, but soon they too are under attack.

4.6

MagicScore

#20

To the Devil a Daughter

1976

An American occult novelist battles to save the soul of a young girl from a group of Satanists, led by an excommunicated priest, who plan on using her as the representative of the Devil on Earth.

5.4

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Cellar Dweller?

The top films similar to Cellar Dweller by MovieMagicScore are Ghoulies (4.9), The Cellar (4.1), Lo (6.6). Each shares fantasy/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Cellar Dweller worth watching?

Cellar Dweller holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.9/10 from 85 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Cellar Dweller?

Cellar Dweller (1988) is a fantasy, horror film directed by John Carl Buechler, starring Debrah Farentino, Yvonne De Carlo, Jeffrey Combs.

Where can I find more recommendations like Cellar Dweller?

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About movies like Cellar Dweller

This ranked list pairs Cellar Dweller (1988), a fantasy and horror film from John Carl Buechler, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Debrah Farentino 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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