10 Movies & Shows Like Hosts (2020)

Description: A chilling tale of alien duplicates replacing humans, focusing on the psychological horror of losing one's identity and the fear of not knowing who to trust.

Fact: The film's iconic final scene was added at the last minute after test audiences found the original ending too bleak. It was shot in San Francisco, giving it a distinct urban atmosphere.

Description: A group of people in an isolated location must confront a shape-shifting alien that can perfectly mimic any living being, leading to intense paranoia and distrust among the group.

Fact: The film's groundbreaking practical effects were created by Rob Bottin, who was only 22 years old at the time. The movie was initially a box office failure but has since become a cult classic.

Description: A detective investigates a series of violent crimes committed by ordinary people who have been possessed by an alien entity that jumps from host to host.

Fact: The film blends elements of sci-fi, horror, and action, creating a unique hybrid genre. It was a modest box office success but gained a strong cult following over the years.

Description: A small town is terrorized by a gelatinous alien organism that consumes everything in its path, with the townspeople struggling to contain it.

Fact: The remake features groundbreaking practical effects by Tony Gardner, including the famous phone booth death scene. The film was initially rated X by the MPAA for its gore.

Description: High school students discover their teachers are being taken over by alien parasites, leading to a fight for survival and themes of distrust and transformation.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Kevin Williamson, who also wrote 'Scream.' The film features early performances from several future stars, including Elijah Wood and Josh Hartnett.

Description: A small town is overrun by an alien parasite that turns its victims into grotesque, interconnected creatures, blending horror with dark humor.

Fact: The film pays homage to classic B-movies and creature features from the 1980s. Director James Gunn later went on to direct the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films.

Description: A group of people trapped in a supermarket must contend with both deadly creatures from an otherworldly mist and the escalating tensions among themselves.

Fact: The film features a controversial ending that differs from Stephen King's original novella. The black-and-white version of the film was released on DVD as director Frank Darabont's preferred cut.

Description: A group of people trapped in an isolated gas station must fend off a parasitic organism that takes over its hosts and twists their bodies into horrific forms.

Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days on a very low budget. The creature effects were achieved using practical methods rather than CGI, giving it a gritty, realistic feel.

Description: A small coastal town is struck by a deadly outbreak caused by mutated parasites in the water, told through found footage and multiple perspectives.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life environmental disasters and parasitic outbreaks. Director Barry Levinson, known for dramas like 'Rain Man,' ventured into horror with this project.

Description: A team of scientists enters a mysterious, expanding zone where the laws of nature are distorted, encountering bizarre mutations and psychological horrors.

Fact: The film's surreal visuals were inspired by the art movement known as 'psychedelic surrealism.' Natalie Portman's character was originally written as male in the source novel.