10 Horror Films That Will Make You Fear Space Wars

Description: The crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey home to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. What they find is a deadly creature that leads to a terrifying battle for survival.

Fact: The film's tagline, "In space no one can hear you scream," has become iconic in the horror genre.

Description: While not set in space, this film features a psychic who can see the future, including a vision of a space war that could end humanity. It's included for its chilling depiction of a potential cosmic conflict.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel, and King himself makes a cameo appearance.

Description: A rescue crew investigates a spaceship that mysteriously reappears after vanishing into a black hole, only to find that it has returned with something sinister. This film blends psychological horror with the terror of the unknown in space.

Fact: The film was initially much gorier, but many scenes were cut to secure a lower rating. The original cut has since become a cult classic among horror fans.

Description: After crash-landing on a distant planet, a group of marooned passengers must fight off an army of creatures that emerge when the planet's three suns set. This film combines elements of horror with a space setting.

Fact: The character Riddick, played by Vin Diesel, became so popular that he got his own franchise.

Description: A team of international astronauts are sent on a dangerous mission to reignite the dying sun. However, their journey turns into a nightmare when they encounter a stowaway and the psychological pressures of their mission.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Icarus myth, where flying too close to the sun leads to disaster.

Description: Sam Bell is nearing the end of his three-year stint mining helium-3 on the moon when he starts to unravel the truth about his mission and his own identity, leading to a psychological horror experience.

Fact: The film was Duncan Jones' directorial debut, and it was critically acclaimed for its storytelling and Sam Rockwell's performance.

Description: Two crew members of a spacecraft awaken from hyper-sleep to find their ship deserted, their memories wiped, and a terrifying presence lurking in the shadows. This film combines claustrophobic horror with the fear of the unknown in deep space.

Fact: The term "Pandorum" was coined for the film, referring to a form of space madness caused by prolonged exposure to hypersleep.

Description: An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to Jupiter's moon Europa to investigate the possibility of alien life. What they find is far more terrifying than they could have imagined.

Fact: The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of space exploration and its use of found footage style to enhance the horror elements.

Description: A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station discover a rapidly evolving life form that could have catastrophic consequences for Earth. This film explores the horror of alien life in a confined space environment.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Martian" but was changed to avoid confusion with the Matt Damon film.

Description: A group of astronauts on a space station attempt to solve Earth's energy crisis by testing a particle accelerator. Their experiment goes awry, leading to a series of horrifying events and a potential war in space.

Fact: The film was released immediately after the Super Bowl, a unique marketing strategy for a horror film.