If you loved the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere of 'Gather' (2020), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 movies and shows that share similar themes of mystery, survival, and psychological tension. Whether you're a fan of slow-burn thrillers or gripping narratives, these recommendations will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Primer (2004)
Description: A dense, cerebral sci-fi film about two engineers who accidentally invent a time machine, leading to increasingly complex and paradoxical consequences.
Fact: Made on a budget of just $7,000, the film is renowned for its realistic portrayal of time travel and its intricate plot.


The Man from Earth (2007)
Description: A dialogue-driven sci-fi film that explores the idea of a man who claims to have lived for 14,000 years, sparking intense philosophical debates among his friends.
Fact: The entire film takes place in a single room, relying entirely on its script and performances to captivate the audience.


Moon (2009)
Description: A melancholic sci-fi film about isolation and identity, following a lone astronaut working on a lunar base who begins to question his reality.
Fact: The film's special effects were achieved using practical models and miniatures, giving it a retro sci-fi feel.


Another Earth (2011)
Description: A contemplative sci-fi drama that intertwines a personal story of guilt and redemption with the discovery of a parallel Earth.
Fact: The film's co-writer and star, Brit Marling, also co-wrote and starred in 'Sound of My Voice' and 'The East.'


Sound of My Voice (2011)
Description: A psychological thriller about a documentary filmmaker infiltrating a cult led by a woman who claims to be from the future.
Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days and relies heavily on its eerie, minimalist atmosphere to build tension.


Predestination (2014)
Description: A time-travel thriller that delves into themes of identity and fate, following a temporal agent on a mission to prevent a devastating crime.
Fact: The film is based on a short story by Robert A. Heinlein, 'All You Zombies,' which is considered a classic of time-travel fiction.


The One I Love (2014)
Description: A quirky, thought-provoking sci-fi drama about a couple whose relationship is tested by a bizarre and surreal experience during a weekend retreat.
Fact: The film's twist was kept secret from audiences, with marketing materials deliberately avoiding spoilers.


Coherence (2013)
Description: A mind-bending sci-fi thriller that explores alternate realities and the psychological unraveling of its characters during a seemingly normal dinner party.
Fact: The actors were given minimal direction and often didn't know what would happen next, adding to the film's chaotic realism.


The Endless (2017)
Description: A surreal indie sci-fi film that blends cosmic horror with personal drama, following two brothers returning to a mysterious cult they once escaped.
Fact: The film is loosely connected to the directors' earlier work, 'Resolution,' and expands on its mythology.


The Vast of Night (2019)
Description: A low-budget sci-fi mystery that relies on atmospheric tension and clever storytelling rather than special effects, focusing on a small-town radio DJ uncovering a strange signal.
Fact: The film was shot in just 20 days and used long, unbroken takes to create a sense of real-time discovery.
