If you were captivated by the eerie mystery and psychological tension of 'Monolith' (2016), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same spine-chilling atmosphere, mind-bending narratives, and unsettling suspense. Whether you're a fan of slow-burn thrillers or enigmatic sci-fi, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Primer (2004)
Description: A low-budget, high-concept sci-fi film about engineers who accidentally invent a time machine, leading to complex and overlapping timelines.
Fact: The film was made for just $7,000 and is known for its dense, almost impenetrable plot that rewards multiple viewings.


Timecrimes (2007)
Description: A tightly plotted time-travel thriller that plays with causality and paradoxes, creating a sense of dread and inevitability as the protagonist tries to alter his fate.
Fact: The film was remade in 2016 as 'Time Lapse,' though the original remains highly regarded for its clever narrative structure.


The Man from Earth (2007)
Description: A dialogue-driven sci-fi film that explores profound philosophical questions through the story of a man who claims to have lived for 14,000 years.
Fact: The entire film takes place in a single room, relying entirely on the strength of its script and performances.


Moon (2009)
Description: A melancholic and introspective sci-fi film about isolation and identity, following a lone worker on a lunar base who makes a shocking discovery.
Fact: The film's special effects were achieved using miniatures and practical effects, giving it a retro sci-fi feel.


Another Earth (2011)
Description: A contemplative sci-fi drama that intertwines personal redemption with the discovery of a parallel Earth, creating a haunting and emotional narrative.
Fact: The film's co-writer and star, Brit Marling, also co-wrote and starred in 'The OA,' another thought-provoking sci-fi series.


Predestination (2014)
Description: A twist-filled time-travel narrative that explores themes of fate, identity, and self-discovery through a complex, looping storyline.
Fact: The film is based on a short story by Robert A. Heinlein, titled 'All You Zombies.'


The One I Love (2014)
Description: A surreal and thought-provoking story about a couple on a retreat who encounter strange doppelgängers, delving into themes of identity and relationships.
Fact: The film's twist was kept secret from the audience during its marketing campaign to preserve the surprise.


Coherence (2013)
Description: A mind-bending sci-fi thriller that explores the concept of parallel realities during a dinner party, creating an atmosphere of tension and psychological unease.
Fact: The film was shot in just five nights with a budget of $50,000, and much of the dialogue was improvised by the actors.


The Signal (2014)
Description: A sci-fi thriller that blends psychological tension with surreal visuals, following three students who encounter an unknown entity in the desert.
Fact: The film was shot in just 23 days, with the desert scenes filmed in New Mexico.


The Endless (2017)
Description: A mysterious and atmospheric film blending sci-fi and horror, focusing on two brothers returning to a cult they once escaped, only to uncover bizarre and unexplainable phenomena.
Fact: The directors also starred in the film, and it is part of a shared universe with their previous works, including 'Resolution' (2012).
