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Ice Cream Man (2026)

An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.

Directed byEli Roth

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    Vicious Fun

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 103 min · Comedy · Horror · Romance

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    Joel, a caustic 1980s film critic for a national horror magazine, finds himself unwittingly trapped in a self-help group for serial killers. With no other choice, Joel attempts to blend in with his homicidal surroundings or risk becoming the next victim.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared serial killer movie style
    • substantial genre overlap
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  2. 02

    You Might Be the Killer

    Strong story similarity

    2019 · 92 min · Comedy · Horror · Mystery

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    Counselors are being killed off at summer camp, and Sam is stuck in the middle of it. Instead of contacting the cops, he calls his friend and slasher-film expert Chuck to discuss his options.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared serial killer movie style
    • substantial genre overlap
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  3. 03

    School Spirit

    Strong story similarity

    2019 · 84 min · Horror · Mystery · TV Movie · Thriller

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    A group of social outcasts, stuck in weekend detention, find themselves stalked by their school’s urban legend who is set on killing bad students.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: murder and serial killer
    • shared serial killer movie style
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  4. 05

    The Iceman

    Strong story similarity

    2012 · 105 min · Crime · Drama · Thriller

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    The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: ice cream man and serial killer
    • shared serial killer movie style
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    Secret Santa

    Strong story similarity

    2018 · 89 min · Horror · Mystery · Thriller

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    An unknown assailant spikes a family's Christmas punch with a military-grade drug, leaving them fighting to survive the night.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared themes: gore and murder
    • substantial genre overlap
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  6. 07

    Ketchup on Waffles

    Strong story similarity

    2024 · 81 min · Comedy · Crime · Horror

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    On an ordinary Friday night, three masked gunmen take control of a 24-hour diner in a college town. The gunmen, led by a man in a white mask, sadistically torture and murder the customers over a few hours for their entertainment. Each killing is more violent than the last.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  7. 08

    Museum

    Similar atmosphere

    2016 · 132 min · Drama · Thriller

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    In Tokyo, Japan, several grotesque murders take place on rainy days. Detective Sawamura, who is in charge of the case, soon discovers that his own family is connected to the crimes.

    Why it connects

    • shared serial killer movie style
    • shared theme: serial killer
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    For Sale

    Strong story similarity

    2024 · 116 min · Comedy · Horror

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    When his life hits rock bottom, a shady salesman finds a last-ditch gig selling a haunted house.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  9. 10

    Bros

    Strong story similarity

    2022 · 115 min · Comedy · Romance

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    Two gay men are possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They're both very busy.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
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