10 Movies Like Alligator (1980)

Description: The quintessential aquatic predator film, where a great white shark terrorizes a beach community, setting the standard for creature features with its suspenseful pacing.

Fact: The mechanical shark, nicknamed Bruce, frequently malfunctioned during filming, forcing Spielberg to imply the shark's presence rather than show it, which heightened the suspense.

Description: A creature feature that capitalizes on the fear of aquatic predators, blending horror and dark humor as a group of genetically enhanced piranhas wreak havoc on unsuspecting swimmers.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a parody of Jaws but evolved into its own cult classic. It was directed by Joe Dante, who later became famous for Gremlins.

Description: A jungle-set thriller where a documentary crew is hunted by a monstrous, hyper-aggressive anaconda, emphasizing survival against a relentless predator.

Fact: The film used a mix of animatronics and CGI for the snake, which was groundbreaking at the time. It became a surprise box office hit despite mixed reviews.

Description: A horror-comedy centered around a giant, man-eating crocodile terrorizing a remote lake, combining suspense with witty dialogue and absurd situations.

Fact: The film features a memorable performance by Betty White as a foul-mouthed local who feeds the crocodile. The animatronic crocodile was created by the same team behind the creatures in Tremors.

Description: A sci-fi horror film where genetically enhanced sharks turn on their creators in an underwater research facility, combining claustrophobic tension with high-stakes action.

Fact: The film is famous for its unexpected death of a major character early on. The sharks were created using a mix of animatronics and CGI.

Description: A South Korean monster film where a mutated creature emerges from a river to terrorize a city, blending family drama with creature-feature thrills.

Fact: The creature was designed by a team that included Guillermo del Toro's frequent collaborator, Carlos Huante. The film won several awards for its innovative special effects.

Description: A survival horror film about a group of tourists stranded in the Australian outback and hunted by a massive, territorial crocodile.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Australia's Northern Territory, using real crocodile habitats. The crocodile was created using a mix of practical effects and CGI.

Description: A tense survival thriller where a surfer is stranded on a rock and must evade a great white shark in shallow waters, focusing on isolation and resourcefulness.

Fact: Blake Lively performed most of her own stunts, including swimming with real sharks (under controlled conditions). The film was shot in a water tank in Australia.

Description: A high-budget creature feature about a team of scientists encountering a prehistoric megalodon shark, blending action and horror with a sense of adventure.

Fact: The film is based on a bestselling novel, Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror. It was in development hell for over 20 years before finally being made.

Description: A survival horror film where a woman and her father must escape a flooded house during a hurricane while being hunted by aggressive alligators.

Fact: The film was shot in a real water tank to enhance the realism of the flooding scenes. Director Alexandre Aja is known for his intense, visceral horror films.