10 Movies Like Snakes on a Plane (2006)

Description: A horror-comedy about deadly spiders invading a small town. The film plays on primal fears with a mix of genuine scares and lighthearted moments.

Fact: Real spiders were used alongside animatronics to create the terrifying effects. The movie was marketed as the first 'thrill-omedy,' blending horror and humor.

Description: A creature-feature adventure where a group of humans becomes prey to a massive, hyper-aggressive snake in the Amazon. The film blends horror, action, and campy thrills.

Fact: The animatronic anaconda used in the film was so large it required multiple operators. Jon Voight's over-the-top performance became iconic among fans.

Description: A horror-comedy about a giant, man-eating crocodile terrorizing a small lake community. The film balances gruesome attacks with sharp, sarcastic humor.

Fact: Betty White's foul-mouthed performance as a quirky local stole the show. The crocodile was a mix of animatronics and CGI, with its design inspired by real saltwater crocs.

Description: A sci-fi horror flick where genetically enhanced sharks turn the tables on their human captors in an isolated research facility. The movie excels in chaotic, underwater terror and unexpected twists.

Fact: The shark attack scenes were groundbreaking for their time, blending practical effects with CGI. Samuel L. Jackson's death scene is one of the most shocking in horror history.

Description: A campy creature feature where toxic waste mutates spiders into giant, aggressive monsters. The film leans into its absurd premise with humor and chaotic action.

Fact: The spiders' movements were inspired by real arachnid behavior, studied by the animators. The movie pays homage to 1950s B-movies with its tone and style.

Description: A gory, over-the-top horror film where swarms of mutated piranhas massacre spring breakers. The movie embraces its B-movie roots with excessive violence and dark humor.

Fact: The film used real underwater stunt performers for many of the attack scenes. It was shot in 3D to maximize the gruesome effects of the piranha attacks.

Description: A horror film where ancient, carnivorous vines trap and slowly consume a group of tourists. The movie delivers body horror and psychological dread in a remote setting.

Fact: The vines were a mix of practical effects and CGI to create their unsettling movements. The film's premise was based on a novel inspired by real-life deadly plants.

Description: A survival thriller where a lone surfer battles a great white shark in shallow waters. The film focuses on relentless tension and inventive ways to outsmart the predator.

Fact: Blake Lively performed most of her own stunts, including swimming with real sharks (protected by cages). The seagull in the film, named Steven Seagull, became a fan favorite.

Description: A blockbuster creature feature pitting humans against a prehistoric megalodon. The film combines over-the-top action with underwater suspense and large-scale destruction.

Fact: The megalodon's design was based on scientific estimates of its size, making it one of the largest sharks ever depicted on screen. The movie was in development hell for over 20 years before release.

Description: A high-intensity survival thriller featuring relentless predators—this time, alligators—trapping humans in a confined space during a natural disaster. The film delivers non-stop tension and visceral action.

Fact: The alligators were created using a mix of animatronics and CGI to enhance realism. The film was shot in Serbia, standing in for Florida.