10 Movies Like Black Mountain Side (2016)

Description: A group of researchers in a remote, icy location encounter a mysterious and deadly entity that assimilates and mimics its victims, leading to paranoia and distrust among the team.

Fact: The film's groundbreaking practical effects were created by Rob Bottin, who was only 22 years old at the time. The movie was initially a box office failure but later gained a cult following.

Description: A rescue crew investigates a missing spaceship that has returned from a mysterious dimension, uncovering horrifying supernatural phenomena and psychological terror.

Fact: The film was heavily influenced by both science fiction and horror genres, blending elements of 'Hellraiser' and 'Alien.' The original cut was much longer, but it was significantly edited down by the studio.

Description: A group of women on a caving expedition becomes trapped underground and must confront both their personal demons and monstrous creatures lurking in the darkness.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system, adding to its claustrophobic atmosphere. The original UK ending is much darker than the one released in the US.

Description: An oil drilling team in the Arctic begins to experience strange phenomena and paranoia as the environment around them seems to turn against them.

Fact: The film was shot in Iceland, utilizing its stark landscapes to enhance the sense of isolation. It blends environmental themes with supernatural horror.

Description: A small town is engulfed by a mysterious mist filled with deadly creatures, forcing survivors to take refuge in a supermarket while grappling with fear and human nature.

Fact: The film features a controversial ending that differs from Stephen King's original novella. The black-and-white version of the film was released on DVD as the director's preferred cut.

Description: A group of tourists discovers an ancient Mayan ruin inhabited by a malevolent force that uses plants to infect and consume its victims.

Fact: The film's premise is based on a novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay. The vines in the movie were a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: A family moves into a remote house in Ireland, only to discover that the surrounding forest is inhabited by malevolent creatures from local folklore.

Fact: The creatures in the film were inspired by Irish mythology and created using practical effects to avoid reliance on CGI. The director spent years researching folklore for authenticity.

Description: A team of scientists enters a mysterious, expanding zone where the laws of nature are distorted, leading to surreal and terrifying encounters with mutated flora and fauna.

Fact: The film's visual effects were inspired by psychedelic art and biological phenomena. The eerie soundtrack was created using unconventional instruments and electronic manipulation.

Description: Two brothers return to a cult they once escaped, only to find themselves trapped in a time loop and confronted with inexplicable cosmic horrors.

Fact: The film is part of a shared universe with the directors' previous works, including 'Resolution.' It was made on a very low budget but received critical acclaim for its originality.

Description: Two lighthouse keepers descend into madness while isolated on a remote island, plagued by surreal visions and an ambiguous supernatural presence.

Fact: The film was shot in black-and-white on 35mm film to emulate early 20th-century cinema. The actors performed most of their own physically demanding stunts.