Movies like Ghost Catchers: 20 to watch next
If you loved Ghost Catchers (1944) — a comedy, horror and music film directed by Edward F. Cline — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Ghost Catchers most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like nightclub, magic show and haunted house. 6 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Scared Stiff 1953★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Horror
A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls 2023★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Horror
Onyx joins a group of fellow occultists to attend a dark ritual at the mansion of their idol, Bartok. Suspecting Bartok’s nefarious intentions, Onyx is suddenly immersed in a world of monsters, mystery, and mayhem.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Fright Night 2011★ 6.3
Shares: Horror, Comedy
A teenager suspects his new neighbour is a vampire. Unable to convince anyone, he tries to enlist the help of a self-proclaimed vampire hunter and magician.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Buddy 2026★ 6.8
Shares: Horror, Comedy
Inside the colorful world of "It's Buddy!", a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy - bright orange unicorn - spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly 1970★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Horror
A wealthy, fatherless British clan kidnap bums and hippies, forcing them to participate in an elaborate role-playing game in which they are the perfect family; those who refuse or attempt escape endure ritualistic murder.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Night of the Demons 2 1994★ 6.2
Shares: Horror, Comedy
Angela, the hostess from hell, summons her army of teen demons when teenagers from St. Rita's High School decide to party at the haunted Hull House on Halloween.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hold That Ghost 1941★ 6.8
Shares: Comedy, Horror
Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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One Night at McCool's 2001★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Crime
On an ordinary night, in an ordinary part of town, a beautiful young woman walks into a bar. Her name is Jewel, and before long she is chatting to bartender Randy. The pair leave together, but he ends up getting into a tussle with her criminal boyfriend, who she then shoots dead, later persuading Randy to take the rap for her. But this isn't the end of it, as both Randy's cousin Carl and the detective assigned to the murder case also fall for Jewel's charms and find themselves caught up in the ensuing events. It seems that any man who meets Jewel falls instantly in love with her, and she's going to use this fully to her own advantage, leaving a trail of havoc in her wake. It also seems that she is going to get away with it - that is, until Randy decides to hire a hitman...
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Gatlopp: Hell of a Game 2022★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Horror
Four friends get together for a nostalgic evening of fun and games after a decade of absence, which takes a dark turn.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Curse of Bridge Hollow 2022★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Horror
A Halloween-hating dad reluctantly teams up with his teenage daughter when an evil spirit wreaks havoc by making their town's decorations come to life.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Wonder Man 1945★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Music
Boisterous nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew was the witness to a murder committed by gangster Ten Grand Jackson. One night, two of Jackson's thugs kill Buzzy and dump his body in the lake at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Buzzy comes back as a ghost and summons his bookworm twin, Edwin Dingle, to Prospect Park so that he can help the police nail Jackson.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Vigil 2020★ 5.8
Shares: Horror, Mystery
A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv, JioHotstar
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Boo! A Madea Halloween 2016★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Horror
Madea winds up in the middle of mayhem when she spends a hilarious, haunted Halloween fending off killers, paranormal poltergeists, ghosts, ghouls, and zombies while keeping a watchful eye on a group of misbehaving teens.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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The Private Eyes 1980★ 6.0
Shares: Comedy, Mystery, Horror
The lord and lady of a capacious manor are killed, and the lord's ghost seems to have returned to knock off the staff one by one, causing Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the wacky house and its inhabitants.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Studio 666 2022★ 5.8
Shares: Horror, Comedy, Music
Legendary rock band Foo Fighters move into an Encino mansion steeped in grisly rock and roll history to record their much anticipated 10th album. Once in the house, Dave Grohl finds himself grappling with supernatural forces that threaten both the completion of the album and the lives of the band.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Deadstream 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Horror, Comedy
A disgraced internet personality attempts to win back his followers by livestreaming one night alone in a haunted house. But when he accidentally unleashes a vengeful spirit, his big comeback event becomes a real-time fight for his life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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She Done Him Wrong 1933★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Crime
New York singer and nightclub owner Lady Lou has more male friends than can be imagined. One is a vicious escaped criminal on the way to see 'his' girl, unaware she hasn't exactly been faithful in his absence. Help is at hand in the form of young Captain Cummings, a local temperance league leader.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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High Spirits 1988★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Horror
When a hotelier attempts to fill the chronic vacancies at his castle by launching an advertising campaign that falsely portrays the property as haunted, two actual ghosts show up and end up falling for two guests.
Stream in India on MGM Plus Amazon Channel
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Idle Hands 1999★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Horror
Anton is a cheerful but exceedingly non-ambitious 17-year-old stoner who lives to stay buzzed, watch TV, and moon over Molly, the beautiful girl who lives next door. However, it turns out that the old cliché about idle hands being the devil's playground has a kernel of truth after all.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Bad 1977★ 6.5
Shares: Horror, Comedy, Crime
Hazel runs a beauty salon out of her house, but makes extra money by providing ruthless women the oppurtunity to perform hit jobs. L.T. is a parasite, and contacts Hazel looking for work after he runs out of money. She is reluctant to use him for a hit, since she prefers using women, but decides to try him on a trial basis. Meanwhile, the cop she pays off wants an arrest to make it look like he's doing his job, but Hazel doesn't want to sacrifice any of her "associates". The sleazy side of life is explored in this delightfully dark and deadpan film.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now