We’ve put together a selection of films that capture the spirit of Van Helsing — monster hunters, dark gothic aesthetics, ancient curses, and thrilling battles. Each of them is engaging, atmospheric, and easy to watch — somewhere between fantasy and mystery, and all perfectly suited for a night of supernatural adventure.
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Starring: Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, artists posing as monster hunters suddenly encounter real evil in an enchanted forest. The Brothers Grimm is a dark fairy tale laced with humor, myths, and vivid visuals.
Constantine (2005)
Starring: Keanu Reeves A gothic noir in which a cynical exorcist takes on demons in Los Angeles. Constantine is a stylish, visually rich film with a cult following.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
Starring: Sean Connery A team of legendary literary figures (including Dorian Gray and Dracula) join forces against a global threat. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen brings a steampunk atmosphere, packed with action scenes and unexpected twists.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
Directed by: Tim Burton, starring: Johnny Depp A rationalist detective arrives in a foggy village to investigate murders but encounters the supernatural. The dark aesthetic and gothic fairy tale elements in Sleepy Hollow strongly echo the tone of Van Helsing.
Hellboy (2004)
Starring: Ron Perlman A demon turned protector of humanity fights against ancient evil. Mythology, monsters, sarcasm, and intense action — Hellboy has everything we love about stories featuring hunters of the supernatural.
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton Hansel and Gretel have grown up to become professional witch hunters. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is full of self-irony, dark humor, and the wild imagination of its writers.
Crimson Peak (2015)
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro Crimson Peak is more of a gothic romantic mystery than an action movie, but the haunted house aesthetic, the characters’ mysterious pasts, and the elegant visuals are all present — exactly the kind of atmosphere that made Van Helsing so captivating.
These films may not feature Hugh Jackman with a crossbow, but they’ll help you relive the Van Helsing nostalgia — and maybe even discover a new favorite hero in a world full of vampires, witches, and monsters.
