10 Movies & Shows Like Bats (1999)

Description: A creature feature set in the Amazon rainforest, where a documentary crew is hunted by a giant, deadly snake, emphasizing survival and the terror of a relentless predator.

Fact: The animatronic anaconda used in the film was one of the largest ever built for a movie at the time. The film's production faced numerous challenges, including extreme weather conditions on set.

Description: A monster horror film set in a museum where a genetic experiment goes awry, unleashing a deadly creature, blending scientific horror with a confined, atmospheric setting.

Fact: The creature design was inspired by a combination of prehistoric animals and mythical beasts. The film's special effects were done by Stan Winston, a legendary figure in creature effects.

Description: A sci-fi horror film about high school students discovering their teachers are alien parasites, blending body horror with a teen-centric narrative and a sense of paranoia.

Fact: The film pays homage to classic sci-fi and horror films of the 1950s and 1960s. It was one of the first major films to feature a mix of up-and-coming young actors and established stars.

Description: A sci-fi horror thriller set on a desolate planet where survivors must evade deadly creatures that thrive in darkness, blending survival horror with a tense, atmospheric setting.

Fact: The film's unique visual style was achieved using a combination of natural lighting and digital effects. It was originally conceived as a low-budget project but gained a cult following.

Description: A sci-fi horror film about genetically engineered sharks terrorizing a research facility, combining elements of survival horror with high-stakes action and a confined aquatic setting.

Fact: The film's most famous scene, involving a surprise shark attack, was kept secret from test audiences to maximize its impact. It was one of the first films to use fully CGI sharks for certain scenes.

Description: A supernatural horror film centered around a vengeful spirit that attacks in the dark, creating a pervasive sense of dread and fear of the unknown, much like other creature-focused horrors.

Fact: The film's antagonist, the Tooth Fairy, is based on a twisted version of the childhood myth. It was one of the first horror films to be released in the early 2000s to capitalize on the genre's resurgence.

Description: A creature-feature horror film set in an unexplored cave system, where a team of explorers encounters terrifying, unknown predators, emphasizing tension and survival in a confined space.

Fact: The cave sets were built on soundstages in Romania, and the filmmakers used a mix of practical effects and CGI for the creatures. The film's production was plagued by delays and budget issues.

Description: A claustrophobic horror film that explores themes of survival and psychological terror in an underground cave system, featuring intense, dark visuals and a group of characters facing monstrous threats.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in Scotland, adding to its authenticity. It was originally intended to have a much darker ending, which was later altered for some releases.

Description: A psychological horror film where a group of people are trapped in a supermarket by a mysterious, deadly mist filled with otherworldly creatures, exploring themes of fear and human nature under pressure.

Fact: The film's ending is notably darker than the original Stephen King story it's based on. The black-and-white version of the film, released later, was the director's preferred cut.

Description: A horror film about a group of tourists who encounter a deadly, supernatural threat at an ancient Mayan ruin, focusing on psychological and physical terror in an isolated location.

Fact: The film's premise is based on a novel of the same name, which was inspired by real-life reports of mysterious plant behavior. The vines in the film were a mix of practical effects and CGI.