If you enjoyed the thrilling and wild adventure of 'Crocodylus: Mating Season (2024),' you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same heart-pounding action, suspense, and primal intensity. Whether you're a fan of creature features, survival dramas, or nature-gone-wild stories, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)
Description: Based on true events, this film follows man-eating lions terrorizing a construction camp in Africa.
Fact: The real-life lions that inspired the film are now on display at the Field Museum in Chicago.


Anaconda (1997)
Description: A creature feature where a group is hunted by a giant, deadly snake in the Amazon rainforest.
Fact: The animatronic anaconda used in the film was one of the largest ever built for a movie at the time.


Lake Placid (1999)
Description: A horror-comedy about a giant, man-eating crocodile lurking in a peaceful lake, blending suspense with dark humor.
Fact: The film's script was written by David E. Kelley, known for his work on TV dramas like 'Ally McBeal.'


Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Description: A sci-fi horror where genetically enhanced sharks turn on their human creators in an underwater facility.
Fact: The film's iconic scene where a shark bursts through a window was achieved using a 40-foot hydraulic rig.


The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)
Description: Features intense wildlife encounters and survival themes, focusing on dangerous reptiles in their natural habitats.
Fact: The film blends documentary-style footage with a fictional narrative, and Steve Irwin performed all his own stunts.


Rogue (2007)
Description: Centers around a group of people trapped in a remote location, hunted by a massive and aggressive crocodile.
Fact: The crocodile in the film was created using a mix of animatronics and CGI, and the movie was shot in Australia's Northern Territory.


Primeval (2007)
Description: Revolves around a deadly creature, this time a giant crocodile, terrorizing humans in a remote setting.
Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Gustave, a notorious man-eating crocodile in Burundi.


The Reef (2010)
Description: A survival horror film where a group is stalked by a great white shark after their boat capsizes.
Fact: The film is based on a true story, and real shark footage was used to heighten the tension.


The Shallows (2016)
Description: A survival story where a lone protagonist must outwit a relentless predator, in this case, a great white shark.
Fact: The film was shot in a water tank in Australia, and Blake Lively performed most of her own stunts.


Crawl (2019)
Description: A survival thriller where characters must evade predatory alligators during a catastrophic hurricane.
Fact: The film's alligators were created using a combination of practical effects and CGI to enhance realism.
