10 Movies Like The Being (1983)

Description: A health inspector discovers that alien duplicates are replacing humans, spreading paranoia and fear as the invasion escalates.

Fact: The film's eerie sound design, including the pod people's scream, was achieved using unconventional methods like recording animal noises. It is considered one of the best remakes of all time.

Description: A crew aboard a spaceship faces a deadly extraterrestrial creature that stalks them one by one, blending horror with sci-fi elements.

Fact: The alien's design was inspired by H.R. Giger's surreal biomechanical artwork. The film's tagline, 'In space no one can hear you scream,' is one of the most iconic in cinema history.

Description: A group of researchers in Antarctica encounter a shape-shifting alien that assimilates and imitates other organisms, 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. It was initially a box office failure but later gained a cult following.

Description: A mysterious, addictive dessert turns out to be a sentient organism that consumes its consumers from within.

Fact: The film was marketed with fake commercials for 'The Stuff,' blurring the line between fiction and reality. It combines horror with dark humor and social commentary.

Description: A scientist's experiment with teleportation goes horribly wrong, causing him to slowly mutate into a grotesque human-fly hybrid.

Fact: The transformation scenes were achieved using a mix of practical effects and makeup, taking hours to apply. The film's tragic love story adds emotional depth to its body horror.

Description: A detective investigates a series of violent crimes linked to an alien parasite that takes over human hosts, driving them to commit heinous acts.

Fact: The film blends action and sci-fi horror, featuring car chases and shootouts alongside its extraterrestrial threat. It has since become a cult favorite among genre fans.

Description: A gelatinous alien lifeform consumes everything in its path, growing larger and more dangerous as it feeds on small-town residents.

Fact: The remake features much more graphic and gruesome effects than the original 1958 version. The blob was created using a combination of silicone and other materials to achieve its slimy appearance.

Description: A drifter discovers special sunglasses that reveal an alien conspiracy controlling humanity through subliminal messages in media.

Fact: The infamous alleyway fight scene lasts nearly six minutes, making it one of the longest one-on-one brawls in film history. The movie is a satirical critique of consumerism and conformity.

Description: High school students uncover that their teachers are being taken over by alien parasites, leading to a fight for survival.

Fact: The script was initially written as a serious horror film but was later reworked to include more humor and teen drama elements. It features an ensemble cast of up-and-coming actors.

Description: A small town is overrun by an alien parasite that transforms its hosts into grotesque, interconnected creatures.

Fact: The film pays homage to 1980s creature features, blending horror and comedy. The practical effects were created by the same team behind 'The Thing' (1982).