Movies Like The Claws of the Divine Beast (1980)

The Claws of the Divine Beast is a 1980 mystery, tv movie film from Seijun Suzuki with a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The End of Oak Street and Backrooms.

Mystery TV Movie

The End of Oak Street

2026

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

6.4

MagicScore

Backrooms

2026

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

7.1

MagicScore

From Straight A's to XXX

2017

When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, using the pseudonym Belle Knox. Miriam lies to her family and her friends at school, keeping her double life a secret. But soon rumours spread and Miriam becomes the subject of vicious online attacks and unwanted attention. Miriam fights back: she talks to the media, saying her new line of work empowers her as a feminist. But her confident stand has unintended consequences. Miriam is shunned by her conservative family and her colleagues in the adult film world. One impulsive decision has quickly spiralled out of control - and Miriam's problems are just beginning.

5.9

MagicScore

Zootopia 2

2025

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

7.7

MagicScore

Camp Rock 3

2026

When Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, they return to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested - leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances.

6.4

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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

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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

Hidden Kisses

2016

Nathan, 16, lives alone with his father Stephane. A newcomer in high school, he is invited to a party and falls in love with Louis, a boy in his class. They find themselves out of sight and kiss each other, but someone takes a picture of them. Soon, the photo is published on Facebook and a storm overtakes their lives as they face bullying and rejection.

7.5

MagicScore

The Landlord

2017

Alyssa moves into a luxury apartment complex but is unaware she is being watched by her disturbed landlord, Robert, via hidden cameras. Robert will do anything to fill the void left by his estranged daughter–even if that means replacing her.

5.9

MagicScore

#10

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

2019

Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Her Worst Nightmare

2018

A young woman, Dakota, is trying to move on with her life and get away from her past after being rescued from a grim basement, where she was kidnapped and abused by a monstrous man. However, when the normal life she had starts to unravel, Dakota needs to uncover her tormentor and end her nightmare for good, since she fears for her life and is determined to no longer be the victim.

5.7

MagicScore

#12

Legends of the Hidden Temple

2016

Three siblings who break away from a lackluster temple tour in a jungle finds themselves immersed in a real-life mission comprised of obstacles that they must complete in order to escape alive.

6.7

MagicScore

#13

Hidden Intentions

2018

When her estranged Aunt Jordyn shows up on their doorstep shortly after her mom's funeral, Sophie suspects something is not right. As she uncovers Aunt Jordyn's true intentions and mysterious past, Sophie discovers Aunt Jordyn isn't who she says she is and quickly finds her life in danger.

5.8

MagicScore

#14

Fever Dream

2021

A woman named Amanda lies stricken, far from home. A young boy named David questions her, trying to make her remember. She's not his mother, he's not her son. As her time is running out, he helps her unravel a powerful, haunting story of obsessive jealousy, an invisible danger, and the power of a mother's love for her child.

5.8

MagicScore

#15

Her Boyfriend's Secret

2018

When home renovator Melissa Davis strikes up a new relationship with her client, John Anderson, she believes she’s found the guy of her dreams. However, when John’s ex, Carrie, appears with a grave warning, Melissa learns that her dream man has a dark secret that he’ll kill to protect.

5.9

MagicScore

#16

Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses

2019

Single mom Abbey takes a leap of faith to pursue her passion for interior design. When she gets hired to decorate the estate of local businessman Nick, Abbey must complete the job by Christmas Eve. With the holidays fast approaching, Abbey must figure out how to break down the wall between her and Nick, as this could be the opportunity that jump-starts her career.

6.3

MagicScore

#17

Those Who Love, Hate

2017

Enrique Hubermann, homeopathic physician, travels in flight from a love. By a joke of fate, in that distant place he meets the woman he wants to forget, a beautiful young woman like a demon who manipulates men and triggers dangerous passions.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Silk Hope

1999

Frannie Vaughn (Fawcett) comes back home after being away a long time, only to find that her mother has died. She also finds out that her sister, Natalie (Crow) and her husband, Jake (Bryce), are planning to sell the acres once owned by Frannie and Natalie's family. To buy the land back from her sister, Frannie gets a job and falls in love with a fellow worker, Rubin (Johnson). In the end, Frannie's dreams come true and Natalie comes to her senses and moves in to the old family house with Frannie and Rubin.

4.0

MagicScore

#19

The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder (Part 2)

2009

In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

Desire

2026

Lucero’s life appears immaculate: a wealthy household, a devoted husband, and two children who embody the promise of a perfect family. Yet beneath this surface simmers a quiet dissatisfaction. When Matías, a young swimming coach hired by her husband, enters their lives, Lucero finds herself pulled into a risky and consuming relationship. As secrecy, desire, and jealousy tighten their grip, the boundaries within the family begin to collapse, placing mother and daughter in a dangerous emotional triangle that threatens to shatter everything Lucero has built.

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Claws of the Divine Beast?

The top films similar to The Claws of the Divine Beast by MovieMagicScore are The End of Oak Street (6.4), Backrooms (7.1), From Straight A's to XXX (5.9). Each shares mystery/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Claws of the Divine Beast worth watching?

The Claws of the Divine Beast holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10 from 1 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Claws of the Divine Beast?

The Claws of the Divine Beast (1980) is a mystery, tv movie film directed by Seijun Suzuki, starring Naoko Ohtani, Hiroshi Sekiguchi, Hiroshi Kondō.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Claws of the Divine Beast?

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About movies like The Claws of the Divine Beast

This ranked list pairs The Claws of the Divine Beast (1980), a mystery and tv movie film from Seijun Suzuki, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Naoko Ohtani 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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