Are you a fan of the thrilling and suspenseful monster movie genre? If you loved The Host, you’re in for a treat. Here are 20 movies that capture the same intensity and excitement. Check out The Host trailer here.
1. Cloverfield
Cloverfield is a found-footage monster film that follows a group of friends in New York City as they try to survive a giant creature’s rampage. Starring Michael Stahl-David, Odette Yustman, and T.J. Miller, this movie delivers non-stop action and suspense.
2. A Quiet Place
In A Quiet Place, a family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound. Directed by and starring John Krasinski, alongside Emily Blunt, this film is a masterclass in tension and horror.
3. The Mist
Based on a Stephen King novella, The Mist centers on a small town enveloped by a strange mist filled with deadly creatures. The film stars Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, and Laurie Holden, and is known for its shocking ending.
4. Trollhunter
Trollhunter is a Norwegian found-footage film that follows a group of students investigating reports of real trolls in the wilderness. Starring Otto Jespersen and Glenn Erland Tosterud, this movie combines folklore with modern horror.
5. The Descent
In The Descent, a group of friends exploring a cave system encounter terrifying creatures lurking in the darkness. Shauna Macdonald and Natalie Mendoza lead the cast in this claustrophobic and chilling horror film.
6. Monsters
Monsters follows a journalist and a tourist as they navigate through an infected zone in Mexico filled with alien creatures. Starring Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able, this film blends romance and sci-fi horror.
7. Super 8
Directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, Super 8 is about a group of kids who witness a train crash and discover that something inhuman has escaped. The film stars Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, and Kyle Chandler.
8. Godzilla (2014)
This reboot of the classic monster movie, Godzilla, features the iconic creature wreaking havoc across the globe. The film stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, and Bryan Cranston, offering epic battles and stunning visuals.
9. Pacific Rim
In Pacific Rim, humanity builds giant robots to fight off monstrous sea creatures known as Kaiju. Directed by Guillermo del Toro, the film stars Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, and Rinko Kikuchi, delivering spectacular action sequences.
10. The Babadook
The Babadook is a psychological horror film about a mother and her son who are tormented by a sinister presence from a children’s book. Starring Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman, this film delves deep into themes of grief and fear.
11. Bird Box
In Bird Box, a mother and her two children must navigate a post-apocalyptic world blindfolded to avoid supernatural entities that drive people to suicide. The film stars Sandra Bullock, Trevante Rhodes, and John Malkovich.
12. The Cabin in the Woods
The Cabin in the Woods is a meta-horror film that deconstructs typical horror tropes as a group of friends are manipulated into a deadly scenario. Starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, and Richard Jenkins, this movie offers both scares and satire.
13. Colossal
Colossal is a unique blend of kaiju and dark comedy, where a woman discovers she has a strange connection to a giant monster attacking Seoul. Starring Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis, this film explores themes of control and responsibility.
14. Attack the Block
In Attack the Block, a group of teenagers in South London defend their neighborhood from an alien invasion. The film stars John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, and Nick Frost, combining sci-fi action with social commentary.
15. The Ritual
The Ritual follows a group of friends hiking in the Scandinavian wilderness who encounter a malevolent presence. Starring Rafe Spall, Arsher Ali, and Robert James-Collier, this film is a chilling exploration of guilt and survival.
16. Underwater
In Underwater, a team of researchers at the bottom of the ocean must escape after their facility is damaged by mysterious creatures. Starring Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, and T.J. Miller, this film is a tense, deep-sea thriller.
17. The Relic
The Relic is a supernatural horror film set in a Chicago museum where a monstrous creature begins to wreak havoc. The film stars Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, and Linda Hunt, offering a blend of mystery and terror.
18. 10 Cloverfield Lane
10 Cloverfield Lane is a psychological thriller set in the same universe as Cloverfield, where a woman wakes up in a bunker with two men who claim the outside world is uninhabitable. Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, and John Gallagher Jr., this film keeps you guessing until the end.
19. The Shape of Water
Directed by Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water is a fantasy romance about a mute woman who falls in love with a captured amphibious creature. Starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, and Octavia Spencer, this film is a beautiful and emotional tale.
20. Life
Life is a sci-fi horror film about a team of astronauts who discover a rapidly evolving lifeform on Mars. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, and Ryan Reynolds, delivering intense and claustrophobic thrills.
These movies are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, just like The Host. Enjoy the thrill ride!
