Movies like In the Mouth of Madness

John Carpenter strikes again with The Thing, a tale of isolation and paranoia in the icy reaches of Antarctica. Much like In the Mouth of Madness, The Thing delves into distrust among characters as they face an incomprehensible terror, challenging both their sanity and survival.

Event Horizon is a chilling journey into the unknown as a rescue crew investigates a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned... with something new on-board. Its dread-soaked atmosphere and descent into cosmic madness echo themes from In the Mouth of Madness, making it a must-watch for fans of otherworldly horror.

Adapted from Stephen King's novella, The Mist traps a small town's residents in a supermarket as otherworldly creatures envelop the town. The mounting tension and fear of the unknown are reminiscent of In the Mouth of Madness's spiraling descent into insanity and monster-filled chaos.

Jacob's Ladder takes its audience on a phantasmagoric ride through the psyche of a Vietnam War veteran. The blurred lines between reality, hallucination, and afterlife explored here will resonate with viewers enthralled by the psychological and supernatural aspects of In the Mouth of Madness.

Part of Carpenter's 'Apocalypse Trilogy,' which includes In the Mouth of Madness, Prince of Darkness combines science and supernatural horror. The film examines the thin line between reality and nightmare, as a group of researchers confronts an ancient evil force, akin to the Lovecraftian themes in Madness.