10 Movies & Shows Like Cell (2016)

Description: A sci-fi thriller about scientists racing to contain a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism. The film focuses on scientific investigation of an unknown biological threat.

Fact: The film was praised for its scientific accuracy, with NASA consultants working on the production. It features one of cinema's first uses of computer-generated imagery.

Description: A miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's novel about a deadly pandemic that wipes out most of humanity, with survivors drawn into a battle between good and evil. It explores societal rebuilding and human nature.

Fact: At the time, it was the most expensive miniseries ever made for television. The production used over 125 speaking roles and 12,500 extras.

Description: A sci-fi horror where high school students discover their teachers are being taken over by alien parasites. The film combines body horror with teen rebellion themes.

Fact: The script was originally written as a serious horror film before being rewritten as a teen movie. Several cast members later became major stars.

Description: A post-apocalyptic horror film where a virus turns people into rage-filled killers, forcing survivors to navigate a collapsed society. The story examines human resilience and moral decay in crisis.

Fact: The film was shot on digital video to achieve a gritty, realistic look. The iconic empty London scenes were filmed at dawn with police permission to block traffic.

Description: A sci-fi thriller where an alien virus spreads through human contact, suppressing emotions and creating conformity. The film examines loss of individuality and the nature of humanity.

Fact: This was the fourth adaptation of Jack Finney's novel 'The Body Snatchers'. Production was troubled, with extensive reshoots and multiple endings filmed.

Description: A remake about a small town where a mysterious toxin turns residents into violent killers, leading to military quarantine. The film explores government response to outbreaks and societal breakdown.

Fact: The film's premise was inspired by real military experiments with biological weapons. Many scenes were improvised to create more authentic reactions from actors.

Description: A horror-thriller where a mysterious signal broadcast over all electronics drives people into homicidal madness. The film examines technology's role in societal collapse and mass hysteria.

Fact: The film was made by three directors who each helmed separate segments with different tones. It was shot in just 15 days on a minimal budget.

Description: A psychological horror film where a mysterious mist envelops a town, causing people to turn on each other as they face an unknown threat. The film explores themes of paranoia, survival, and human nature under extreme stress.

Fact: The film features a controversial ending that differs from Stephen King's original novella, which King himself praised. It was shot in Shreveport, Louisiana, to take advantage of tax incentives.

Description: A thriller where an inexplicable phenomenon causes people to commit mass suicide, leading to societal collapse. The film delves into fear of the unknown and the breakdown of civilization.

Fact: This was M. Night Shyamalan's first R-rated film. The premise was inspired by real-life events where animals exhibited strange behavior before natural disasters.

Description: A found footage horror film about a small town where a waterborne parasite causes horrific mutations and death. The film uses ecological horror to critique environmental neglect.

Fact: The film incorporates real scientific data about pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Director Barry Levinson used unknown actors to enhance the documentary feel.