Producer Jordan Peele and director Justin Tipping’s new horror movie Him is finally out, and viewers should check out similar films. Set in the world of professional football, Him follows Cameron Cade (Tyriq Withers), an up-and-coming athlete who’s invited to train with renowned legend Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans) at his private compound. Although he’s initially ecstatic at the opportunity to learn from his idol, Cameron soon learns something sinister about Isaiah’s road to stardom. Over the years, numerous other horror movies have explored the subjects of fame and obsession. Him has unfortunately received less-than-ideal reviews, thus many of those who saw it might be looking for a different movie to deliver chilling scares and insightful social commentary about life under the spotlight.

These four horror movies zero in on the dark side of fame and are perfect to watch after Him.

4) The Substance

2024’s The Substance masterfully examines celebrity beauty standards through body horror. Director Coralie Fargeat‘s Oscar-winning picture focuses on a black market drug that turns out-of-favor movie star Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) into a younger version of herself known as Sue (Margaret Qualley). Hoping to reinvigorate her career through this double life, Elisabeth’s experience with the drug grows more and more nightmarish as Sue’s nefarious intentions become clear.

Gory and disturbing visuals excellently heighten The Substance‘s scare factor, while the film’s satirical commentary on the entertainment industry’s poor treatment and unrealistic expectations of women adds a thought-provoking layer to all the carnage. The Substance is one of the most creative, unnerving, and thematically relevant horror movies of recent memory, and those who wanted a bit more from Him should enjoy it.

The Substance is available to stream on Mubi.

3) Pearl

2022’s Pearl takes viewers back to World War I-era America for a riveting tale about the cost of stardom. Lonely and mentally unstable while living on her parents’ Texas farm, Pearl (Mia Goth) decides to pursue her dream of a career in entertainment. Director Ti West’s movie functions as a prequel to 2022’s X and details all of the grisly deeds Pearl commits on her way to stardom.

There is no shortage of blood and guts in Pearl, likening its high level of violence to that of Him. Pearl‘s insight into the dangers of obsession with fame is far more interesting, as the main character’s desperation to change her life sets her on a path of moral depravity, which grows even more deranged when she faces failure. A thrilling spectacle and a cautionary tale, Pearl will delight anyone who was intrigued by Him’s premise. Bonus? A breakout supporting role from Superman‘s David Corenswet.

Pearl can be rented or purchased on various video-on-demand platforms.

2) The Neon Demon

The celebrity world’s intense fixation on physical appearance lives at the forefront of 2016’s The Neon Demon, and it’s a mind-bending ride. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, the movie follows 16-year-old Jesse (Elle Fanning) as she moves to Los Angeles to pursue a modeling career. There, she quickly learns that those around her are infatuated with her natural beauty and youthfulness to an unsettling and potentially lethal degree.

The Neon Demon is chaotic and gruesome, but it also has something important to say about society’s obsession with beauty and the industry’s exploitation of young women. With captivating visuals and plenty of unnerving sequences, The Neon Demon successfully combines style and substance. Accordingly, the film should be among the audience’s next viewings after Him.

The Neon Demon is currently streaming on Prime Video.

1) Black Swan

2010’s Black Swan is arguably one of the best thrillers of the last 15 years, and those who watched Him will likely enjoy it even more. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the Oscar-winning movie centers on ballerina Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman), whose desire for the spotlight embroils her in an intense competition for the dual role of the Black and White Swans in a production of Swan Lake. As the pressure to perform increases, reality slips away from Nina, and her life becomes a nightmare.

The horror of perfectionism takes center stage in Black Swan, and Nina’s psychological torment over her performance in the ballet leads to some grim and perplexing sequences. Black Swan is engrossing from beginning to end as its story becomes more unhinged. The film’s astonishing conclusion has been revered by movie fans for years. So, those who haven’t seen Black Swan should take the opportunity to stream it after watching Him.

Black Swan is available to stream on Hulu.