If you loved
Them
Little Marvin · Series · 2021
If you loved Them, you are drawn to the visceral way systemic trauma and historical ghosts manifest within the domestic sphere.
Books on the same thread
All the Colors of the Dark
Chris Whitaker · Book · 2024
Explores: Grief, Childhood Trauma, Vigilante Justice.
Much like the unsettling suburban atmosphere in Them, this story captures the vulnerability of families when dark, long-buried secrets from a local community begin to threaten their safety and peace.
Invisible Man
Ralph Ellison · Book · 2010
Explores: Identity, Racism, Alienation.
This literary classic serves as a foundation for the exploration of systemic racism found in Them, detailing the psychological toll of navigating an identity within an oppressive and invisible society.
There There
Tommy Orange · Book · 2018
Explores: Native American Identity, Urban Native Experience, Community.
This novel mirrors the multi-generational weight of trauma depicted in Them, connecting the lived experiences of individuals to a broader, painful history that shapes their present-day reality in urban environments.
Mexican Gothic
Silvia Moreno-Garcia · Book · 2021
Explores: generational trauma, colonialism, eugenics.
The atmospheric dread of this haunted house tale echoes the claustrophobic home invasion themes of Them, where the legacy of colonialism and generational trauma manifests in a decaying, hostile space.
Films on the same thread
Us
Jordan Peele · Film · 2019
Shares a thread with Them: Social Horror.
Sharing the social horror DNA of Them, this film uses the home invasion premise to expose deep-seated class warfare and the terrifying reality of being hunted by one's own reflection.
Antebellum
Gerard Bush · Film · 2020
Shares 2 threads with Them: Psychological Horror, Social Horror.
This film reflects the mind-bending reality and racial injustice explored in Them, forcing the protagonist to confront a horrifying past that threatens to consume her identity and future survival.
Get Out
Jordan Peele · Film · 2017
Shares 2 threads with Them: Social Horror, Psychological Horror.
If the social commentary of Them captivated you, this film provides a sharp, unsettling look at how systemic racism and gaslighting can turn an ordinary social visit into a nightmare.
The Others
Alejandro Amenábar · Film · 2001
Shares a thread with Them: Psychological Horror.
The suffocating isolation and maternal anxiety present in Them find a dark, gothic counterpart here, where a family must protect their children from the unseen forces invading their private residence.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Shares a thread with Them: systemic racism.
This podcast provides the historical framework for the systemic racism central to the narrative of Them, documenting how the legacy of slavery continues to shape the modern American experience.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
This series explores the moral ambiguity and social injustices that define the world of Them, focusing on the human impact of legal systems and the complexities of doing what is right.
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Common questions
Is Them a limited series?
Yes, Them is a limited anthology series created by Little Marvin. Because it follows an anthology format, the story is designed to be contained within the scope of the 2021 production.
What is the premise of the show Them?
Them is a limited anthology series that explores terror in America. The show focuses on historical and social themes of horror, presenting a narrative that examines the nature of terror throughout the American experience.
Who created the series Them?
The series Them was created by Little Marvin. It premiered in 2021 as a limited anthology series, focusing on the exploration of terror within the context of American history and society.
How should I categorize the show Them?
Them is categorized as a limited anthology series. It is defined by its exploration of terror in America, utilizing the anthology format to tell stories that examine various facets of horror and social tension.