10 Movies & Shows Like Species II (1998)

Description: A claustrophobic space horror where a deadly extraterrestrial creature stalks and kills the crew of a spaceship, blending sci-fi with visceral terror.

Fact: The iconic chestburster scene was filmed in one take, and the actors' reactions of shock and disgust were genuine, as they were not fully prepared for the intensity of the scene.

Description: A sci-fi horror film featuring a shape-shifting alien that assimilates and imitates other organisms, creating paranoia and tension among a group of isolated humans.

Fact: The film's groundbreaking practical effects were created by Rob Bottin, who worked tirelessly for over a year to bring the grotesque transformations to life. It was initially a box office flop but later gained a cult following.

Description: A body horror masterpiece about a scientist whose DNA merges with a fly during a teleportation experiment, leading to a grotesque and tragic transformation.

Fact: The film's special effects, including the famous 'Brundlefly' makeup, took over five hours to apply each day. The vomit scene used a mixture of eggs, milk, and raspberry jam.

Description: A high-octane action-horror hybrid where an elite military team is hunted by an advanced alien warrior with camouflage abilities and thermal vision.

Fact: The Predator's design was originally conceived as a completely different creature, but it was scrapped and redesigned by Stan Winston after the initial version was deemed unsatisfactory.

Description: A remake of the classic monster movie about an amorphous, gelatinous alien entity that consumes everything in its path, growing larger and more deadly.

Fact: The Blob's effects were achieved using a combination of practical effects, including a giant blob puppet and hydraulic systems. The film features one of the highest on-screen body counts for a monster movie.

Description: An underwater sci-fi horror where a group of deep-sea miners encounter a genetically mutated creature that turns them into monstrous hybrids.

Fact: The film was one of several underwater horror movies released around the same time, capitalizing on the success of 'The Abyss' and 'DeepStar Six.' The creature effects were created by Stan Winston's studio.

Description: A sci-fi horror thriller about a genetically engineered human-alien hybrid with lethal instincts, blending eroticism with grotesque body horror.

Fact: The creature effects were created by H.R. Giger, the same artist who designed the Xenomorph in 'Alien.' The film's climax features a highly detailed animatronic puppet for the alien's final form.

Description: A sci-fi horror film about a spaceship that returns from a dimension of pure chaos, bringing with it unimaginable horrors that drive the crew to madness.

Fact: The film's original cut was much longer and included more graphic footage, but it was heavily edited down by the studio. The infamous 'hell' scenes were inspired by Renaissance paintings of damnation.

Description: A psychological horror film where a group of people trapped in a supermarket must survive against Lovecraftian monsters lurking in an otherworldly mist.

Fact: The film's bleak ending was controversial but praised for its emotional impact. The monsters were designed to be as surreal and terrifying as possible, avoiding traditional creature tropes.

Description: A surreal sci-fi horror film where a team of scientists explores a mysterious zone where nature mutates in bizarre and terrifying ways, leading to psychological and physical horror.

Fact: The bear creature's unnerving human-like screams were created by blending actual human screams with animal sounds. The film's ending was intentionally left ambiguous to provoke discussion.