If you enjoyed the eerie, small-town sci-fi horror of The Dustwalker (2020), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that deliver the same chilling atmosphere, mysterious alien threats, and tense survival scenarios. Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers or extraterrestrial mysteries, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Description: A chilling sci-fi horror film about alien duplicates replacing humans, leading to a pervasive sense of paranoia and the struggle to maintain one's humanity.
Fact: The film's iconic final scene, featuring a shocking and unforgettable scream, was added during reshoots after test audiences found the original ending too bleak.


The Thing (1982)
Description: A tense and claustrophobic sci-fi horror film featuring an alien entity that assimilates and mimics its victims, creating paranoia and distrust among a group of isolated individuals.
Fact: The special effects were so gruesome that they initially received negative reactions from test audiences. The film has since become a cult classic and is praised for its practical effects.


The Blob (1988)
Description: A remake of the classic 1950s film, this horror movie features a gelatinous alien organism that consumes everything in its path, growing larger and more dangerous as it feeds.
Fact: The special effects were created by Tony Gardner, who later worked on films like 'Army of Darkness' and 'Zombieland.'


The Faculty (1998)
Description: A sci-fi horror film where high school students discover their teachers are being taken over by alien parasites, leading to a fight for survival and a race to uncover the truth.
Fact: The film pays homage to classic sci-fi and horror movies, with references to 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and 'The Thing.'


Slither (2006)
Description: A darkly comedic horror film about a small town overrun by an alien parasite that transforms its victims into grotesque, interconnected creatures.
Fact: The film was heavily inspired by 1980s creature features and B-movies, blending gore with humor in a nostalgic way.


The Crazies (2010)
Description: A horror-thriller about a small town descending into chaos as a mysterious toxin turns its residents into violent, unpredictable killers, forcing survivors to fight for their lives.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 1973 George A. Romero film of the same name, updating the story with modern pacing and effects.


The Mist (2007)
Description: A horror film that traps a group of people in a supermarket as a mysterious mist filled with deadly creatures envelops their town, leading to escalating fear and desperation.
Fact: The film is known for its bleak and shocking ending, which differs significantly from the original Stephen King novella it's based on.


Under the Skin (2013)
Description: An eerie and atmospheric sci-fi horror film about an alien entity preying on humans, blending surreal visuals with a haunting exploration of alienation and identity.
Fact: Many of the scenes featuring unsuspecting men were filmed with hidden cameras, giving the film a documentary-like realism.


Annihilation (2018)
Description: A surreal and visually stunning sci-fi horror film that explores themes of mutation, identity, and psychological terror as a team of scientists investigates a mysterious and ever-expanding zone of alien influence.
Fact: The film's climax features a mesmerizing and unsettling sequence involving a humanoid entity mimicking the protagonist's movements, which was inspired by a real-life neurological phenomenon called the 'mirror test.'


The Endless (2017)
Description: A mind-bending sci-fi horror film about two brothers who return to a mysterious cult they once escaped, only to find themselves trapped in a series of increasingly bizarre and time-bending events.
Fact: The film is set in the same universe as the directors' previous film, 'Resolution,' and features subtle connections between the two stories.
