131 Essential Alien Horror Films
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Invasion of the Pod PeopleMovie · 2007 · 85mFollowing a meteor shower in California, Melissa notices a change in her coworkers and her boss, Samantha, at the Vickland agency – they seem different after receiving a strange plant. Worried, she confides in her colleague Billie and Detective Alexander, the only people she feels she can trust.IMDb 2.5TMDB 3.9 - 102
The RecallMovie · 2017 · 91m · Science Fiction, HorrorFive friends on a getaway to a secluded lake house anticipate a relaxing time, but are unprepared for a hidden reality: Earth is being invaded by aliens, who are also carrying out widespread abductions.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.7 - 103
The BlobMovie · 1988 · 95m · Horror, Science FictionIn the town of Arborville, California, a dangerous alien invasion unfolds, challenging the courage of its teenage residents. A shapeless, gelatinous entity arrives on Earth, spreading rapidly and threatening to consume everything. Three high school students band together to defend their town and families from this terrifying threat. Their journey is fraught with fear, discovery, and teamwork as they fight the alien and confront their own inner anxieties. This story of bravery and survival shows Arborville's teens that unity and determination can overcome even the greatest unknowns.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 104
Dark StarMovie · 1974 · 83mA team of scientists is tasked with destroying unstable planets. Two decades into this mission, they face a challenge unlike any other: battling their own alien mascot and a sophisticated bombing device that develops unexpected self-awareness and begins to question its purpose.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 105
Without WarningMovie · 1980 · 97m · Horror, Science FictionSandy and Greg, two curious teenagers, go camping with friends and stumble into danger when they discover evidence of aliens using the woods for hunting. As fear spreads, Sandy and Greg must work together to survive and protect their friends from these extraterrestrial hunters. The film explores friendship and courage as the group faces a desperate situation and demonstrates how resilience can help them overcome impossible challenges.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.3 - 106
Alien³Movie · 1992 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, HorrorStranded on Fiorina 161, a harsh prison planet, Ripley is the sole survivor of a crash that claimed the lives of Newt and Hicks. The alien from the previous encounter has also arrived. With no weapons allowed, Ripley and the inmates must unite to face the terrifying threat and their own fears, hoping to survive until rescue comes. The film is about survival, finding strength in unity, and the resilience of humanity when facing impossible odds.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 107
Alien ResurrectionMovie · 1997 · 109m · Science Fiction, Horror, ActionTwo centuries after the first alien contact that claimed the life of Lt. Ripley, humanity faces a renewed threat. Scientists resurrect Ripley through cloning with a plan to weaponize her abilities. The new Ripley possesses unexpected traits, while the aliens evolve into a more dangerous force.
As the aliens relentlessly pursue Earth, Ripley joins forces with a group of smugglers. They face perilous journeys, treacherous landscapes, and shocking revelations as they try to outwit the aliens and prevent humanity's destruction.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 108
Critters 2Movie · 1988 · 86m · Comedy, Horror, Science FictionIn the quiet town of Grovers Bend, a new danger arrives: alien eggs. Three experienced bounty hunters, experts in dealing with extraterrestrial threats, are called in to stop the invasion. They must find and destroy the eggs while protecting the town from whatever creatures hatch from them. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends suspense and humor as the hunters explore strange new places and confront a formidable alien foe. Can they save Grovers Bend, or will this be their toughest mission yet?IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.2 - 109
Night of the CreepsMovie · 1986 · 88m · Horror, Comedy, Science FictionIn 1959, an alien experiment crashes on Earth and infects a college fraternity member. The threat is quickly contained by freezing the person in suspended animation. Years later, two new pledges accidentally thaw the cryogenically preserved body. An ancient alien virus is released, infecting the campus and turning people into violent creatures controlled by the parasite. This story explores the terrifying effects of an alien infection and the lengths people will go to protect buried secrets when fear takes over.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 110
NightflyersMovie · 1987 · 89mA team of scientists embarks on a space mission to locate a mythical being. Instead, they discover a deadly artificial intelligence lurking aboard their vessel.IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.3 - 111
PetrifiedMovie · 2006 · 70mA black market antiques deal goes wrong when a couple of thugs botch a sale. The mummified remains of an alien they were trying to sell are unexpectedly revived by the blood of the dealer they killed. Now on the run, the bloodthirsty mummy finds itself in a psychiatric facility filled with many attractive women with a pronounced sexual appetite.IMDb 3.1TMDB 3.1 - 112
Critters 3Movie · 1991 · 86m · Comedy, Horror, Science FictionA terrifying invasion begins in a Los Angeles apartment building when vicious, fanged creatures with fur attack the residents. The tenants, a diverse group struggling to make ends meet, are suddenly hunted by these bloodthirsty beasts. Josh becomes an unlikely hero, uniting his neighbors to fight back. As the danger escalates and the world's fate is at stake, Josh leads the effort to defend humanity from the relentless invaders. Packed with action, humor, and suspense, the film tells a story of bravery and teamwork as ordinary people unite to save themselves and the planet from a furry, fanged threat.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.3 - 113
Not of This WorldMovie · 1991 · 94mAn alien arrives on Earth and sustains itself by consuming electricity, rapidly increasing in size. Authorities must intervene to halt its progress as it moves across the country toward a nuclear power plant.IMDb 4.9TMDB 4.6 - 114
PhantasmMovie · 1979 · 89m · Horror, Science FictionA group of teenagers playing pranks in their town's abandoned cemeteries accidentally awaken a terrifying danger: the Tall Man, a mysterious grave robber with a collection of deadly weapons. As the teens try to understand the Tall Man's motives, they must fight for survival in the dark, testing their friendship and courage. The story explores how far people will go when confronted with unimaginable fear and the unknown.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 115
Alien: CovenantMovie · 2017 · 122m · Horror, Science FictionThe crew of the colony ship Covenant journeys to a distant planet, believing it to be an untouched paradise. Instead, they find a dark and perilous world.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 116
SphereMovie · 1998 · 134m · Science Fiction, Mystery, ThrillerScientists exploring the Pacific Ocean discover an ancient spacecraft of possible extraterrestrial origin, estimated to be three centuries old. A team of experts is sent to the underwater Habitat, a research facility, to study it. As they investigate the artifact, they confront fundamental questions about life in the universe and the possibility of other worlds. Each discovery reveals more about the vessel's secrets and challenges the team's understanding of the cosmos. The story explores both the science and the human experience of seeking answers in the ocean's depths and the vastness of space.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 117
Phoenix ForgottenMovie · 2017 · 87m · Horror, Mystery, Science FictionTwo decades after three teenagers vanished following strange lights over Phoenix, Arizona, previously unseen footage from that night has surfaced. The video documents the final hours of their ill-fated journey.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.0 - 118
Evil AliensMovie · 2006 · 93m · Comedy, Horror, Science FictionMichelle Fox, a sensationalist reporter, hosts the TV show *Weird World*, known for its fabricated stories about UFOs and aliens. When she learns of Cat, a young woman who believes she and her boyfriend were abducted and impregnated by aliens, Michelle persuades her editor to fund a trip to a remote Welsh island called Skaller to interview her. She assembles a crew: cameraman Ricky Anderson with his sound technician, Gavin Gorman, a self-proclaimed expert in UFOs and ley lines, actress Candy Vixen, and an unknown gay actor. They travel to the island via van, waiting for low tide. Discovering evidence suggesting an alien landing, ambitious Michelle sees an opportunity to achieve fame and fortune by filming the story.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.0 - 119
Invaders from MarsMovie · 1953 · 78m · Science Fiction, HorrorYoung David Maclean sees a UFO land and disappear into the dunes near his home. This unusual event triggers unsettling changes in his community. The adults, including his parents, start acting strangely – distant and detached. Left to their own devices, the children find their familiar neighborhood transformed into a place of mystery and worry. David sets out to discover the truth behind the strange phenomenon that has changed everything.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 120
Amityville in SpaceMovie · 2022 · 75mThe final confrontation with the Amityville curse starts when the notorious murder house is removed from Earth and mysteriously reappears in Amityville, but in space.IMDb 2.6TMDB 2.1 - 121
InfestationMovie · 2009 · 91m · Action, Comedy, HorrorFollowing a sting from a massive insect, Cooper discovers the creatures are attacking the entire city. He joins a group of survivors, working together to find a way to fight back.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 122
The SeedMovie · 2021 · 91m · Horror, Science Fiction, ComedyA girls' weekend in the Mojave Desert transforms into a terrifying story of death and an alien invasion.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.9 - 123
HybridMovie · 1997 · 86mA band of space outlaws joins forces with a wanderer called McQueen. They take refuge in a deserted research facility for the night, but find themselves constantly hunted by a creature that is part human, part monster.IMDb 3.5TMDB 3.4 - 124
The Puppet MastersMovie · 1994 · 109m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerA terrifying invasion begins when slugs, small but deadly extraterrestrial creatures, arrive on Earth. They attach to people's backs, secretly controlling their minds and actions, causing society to collapse into chaos and paranoia. A group of survivors must unite to discover the aliens' motives and find a way to break free from their mental control. The film is a suspenseful thriller about human resilience, trust, and survival in the face of an unimaginable threat, featuring intense action and intricate plotting.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 125
GANTZ:OMovie · 2016 · 95m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionA teenager is murdered in a subway station, but he is unexpectedly brought back to life by a mysterious computer called Gantz. He is then compelled to fight a massive invasion of aliens in Osaka.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 126
Species IIMovie · 1998 · 93m · Science Fiction, Action, HorrorCommander Ross returns from a Mars mission with a disturbing secret: he's changing into a monstrous alien, driven by a need to reproduce with humans. As women die in horrific childbirths, giving birth to half-alien children, scientist Laura Baker and assassin Press Lennox join forces to find Ross and his offspring. They are assisted by Eve, a calm alien clone meant to help them. But then, Eve develops feelings for Commander Ross, leading to a dangerous chase that could result in the creation of a new species. The film combines suspenseful action with questions about evolution and humanity, exploring how far someone will go for love in a strange world.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.2 - 127
ContaminationMovie · 1980 · 95m · Science Fiction, HorrorAn ex-astronaut joins forces with a determined government agent and a sharp police detective to investigate a frightening mystery: strange alien spores are spreading worldwide. These spores produce a deadly acid that rapidly dissolves human flesh, causing widespread panic. The source of the spores remains unclear until the team discovers they're growing on a South American coffee plantation controlled by unsettling alien clones. As they investigate, they face dangerous obstacles and personal struggles in a race to stop the threat from destroying humanity.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.2 - 128
Species IIIMovie · 2005 · 111m · Science Fiction, Action, HorrorFollowing a delivery in an ambulance, an alien woman named Eve is killed by a half-human creature. Dr. Abbot rescues the infant alien and they flee. Years later, the child grows into a beautiful blonde woman named Sara, who sets out to find a partner. However, Sara is also violent, leaving a trail of deaths. These events lead chemistry student Dean to question whether he should assist her people.IMDb 4.2TMDB 5.2 - 129
The Phoenix Tapes '97Movie · 2016 · 67mIn 1997, four campers vanished during the Phoenix Lights event, and their remains were never recovered. "The Phoenix Tapes 97" presents their final recorded footage, a tribute to those lost. The film is dedicated to the families, friends, and authorities still seeking answers. Two years after his mysterious death in a Texas traffic stop, Dustin Miller's father discovered the tapes. Peter Miller believes his son was a whistleblower who smuggled them from a government agency to reveal the truth about the missing campers. Extensive searches of news archives and police records yielded only one initial report of the campers' disappearance and an empty police file.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.4 - 130
Village of the DamnedMovie · 1960 · 77m · Horror, Science FictionLife in a quiet English village is shattered when everyone suddenly collapses and awakens in a strange new world. When they recover, all women of childbearing age are pregnant with babies who have striking blond hair, intense eyes, and a peculiar connection to each other. This baffling event sparks curiosity, fear, and confusion as the villagers struggle to understand how their lives have been irrevocably changed.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
