If you enjoyed the thrilling action and suspense of 'Occupation' (2018), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same adrenaline-pumping excitement, gripping storylines, and intense battles against overwhelming odds. Whether you're a fan of alien invasions, survival dramas, or sci-fi action, this list has something to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Independence Day (1996)
Description: A large-scale alien invasion story with global stakes, showcasing humanity's struggle to unite and fight back against technologically superior invaders.
Fact: The film's iconic White House destruction scene was created using miniatures, not CGI, and took three months to film.


Signs (2002)
Description: A suspenseful take on alien visitation, focusing on a family's experience with crop circles and mysterious beings, blending sci-fi with psychological tension.
Fact: The alien's design was intentionally kept simple to make them more unsettling, with the filmmakers drawing inspiration from old UFO sighting reports.


War of the Worlds (2005)
Description: Focuses on a sudden, devastating alien attack from the perspective of ordinary civilians trying to survive, with intense action sequences and a sense of global catastrophe.
Fact: The tripod sound effects were created by recording and manipulating the sounds of a 100-year-old water pump.


The Mist (2007)
Description: A horror-infused story about mysterious creatures emerging from an otherworldly mist, trapping people in a supermarket and exploring human behavior under extreme stress.
Fact: The film features two different endings - one for the theatrical release and an alternate black-and-white version for the DVD.


The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Description: A modern take on first contact with aliens, featuring advanced technology and a message about humanity's destructive tendencies.
Fact: The original 1951 version was one of the first major Hollywood films to use a theremin in its musical score.


Cloverfield (2008)
Description: Uses a found-footage style to depict a monster attack on New York City, creating an immersive, ground-level view of a catastrophic event.
Fact: The film's viral marketing campaign included fictional websites and fake MySpace profiles for the characters.


District 9 (2009)
Description: Blends sci-fi action with social commentary, depicting alien refugees living in slums and the tensions that arise between humans and extraterrestrials.
Fact: The film was shot in a real shanty town in South Africa, with many non-professional actors from the area appearing in the movie.


10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Description: A psychological thriller with sci-fi elements, focusing on characters confined in a bunker during a possible alien attack, creating tension through uncertainty and paranoia.
Fact: The film was originally developed as an unrelated script called 'The Cellar' before being adapted into the Cloverfield universe.


Battle: Los Angeles (2011)
Description: This film features a gritty, military-focused perspective on an alien invasion, emphasizing ground combat and human resistance against overwhelming extraterrestrial forces.
Fact: The movie was inspired by the real-life Battle of Los Angeles in 1942, where U.S. military forces fired anti-aircraft rounds at an unidentified object in the sky.


Skyline (2010)
Description: Features a sudden alien invasion with spectacular visual effects, focusing on a small group of survivors trying to escape the extraterrestrial threat.
Fact: The film was made on a relatively small budget of $10-20 million but features extensive CGI effects.
