If you were captivated by the mysterious and thought-provoking documentary 'Moment of Contact' (2022), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that delve into UFO encounters, unexplained phenomena, and gripping real-life mysteries. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, these picks will keep you questioning what lies beyond our world.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Description: Centers on human encounters with extraterrestrial beings, blending awe-inspiring visuals with a sense of wonder and mystery about the unknown.
Fact: The film's iconic five-note musical motif was created by composer John Williams and is used as a form of communication with the aliens.


Communion (1989)
Description: Focuses on the psychological and emotional impact of alien encounters, particularly the fear and uncertainty surrounding abductions.
Fact: The movie is based on Whitley Strieber's controversial book, which he claims is a true account of his own alien abduction experiences.


The X-Files (1993)
Description: Explores government conspiracies and unexplained phenomena, focusing on alien encounters and abductions with a mix of skepticism and belief.
Fact: The series was inspired by real-life UFO reports and conspiracy theories, and it popularized the phrase 'The truth is out there.'


Fire in the Sky (1993)
Description: Depicts a harrowing alien abduction story based on alleged real events, emphasizing the psychological and physical trauma experienced by the abductee.
Fact: The film is based on the Travis Walton abduction case, which remains one of the most famous alleged alien encounters.


Signs (2002)
Description: Explores themes of faith and fear in the face of an extraterrestrial threat, blending family drama with sci-fi suspense.
Fact: The film's aliens were deliberately kept off-screen for much of the movie to heighten tension and mystery.


The Fourth Kind (2009)
Description: Uses a pseudo-documentary style to present chilling accounts of alien abductions, blurring the line between fact and fiction.
Fact: The film claims to be based on actual case studies of alien abductions in Nome, Alaska, though its authenticity is heavily debated.


Alien Abduction (2014)
Description: Presents a found-footage style account of a family's terrifying encounter with extraterrestrial beings, emphasizing realism and fear.
Fact: The movie is loosely based on the Brown Mountain Lights, a real-life UFO phenomenon in North Carolina.


Extraterrestrial (2014)
Description: Combines sci-fi and horror elements to tell a story of a group of friends encountering an alien presence, with tension and paranoia driving the narrative.
Fact: The film was shot in just 13 days and relies heavily on practical effects to create its eerie atmosphere.


Project Blue Book (2019)
Description: Dramatizes real-life investigations into UFO sightings and extraterrestrial encounters, blending historical events with speculative fiction.
Fact: The show is based on the actual U.S. Air Force program that studied UFO phenomena from 1952 to


The Vast of Night (2019)
Description: Captures the mystery and suspense of a small-town UFO sighting, using atmospheric storytelling and period-appropriate aesthetics.
Fact: The film was shot on a low budget and features long, uninterrupted takes to build tension and immersion.
