9 Must-Watch Sci-Fi Horror Movies for Cloverfield Fans

1. Overlord

Step into the intense world of 2018's Overlord, a gripping war film with a supernatural twist. Follow American paratroopers as they face a dark force in a Nazi-occupied village, setting the stage for a chilling narrative that echoes the themes of cosmic horror.

Joseph Quinn as Grunauer in Overlord

2. The Mist

Enter the eerie atmosphere of Frank Darabont's The Mist, a Stephen King adaptation that plunges ordinary individuals into a supermarket nightmare. Encountering unseen monsters in a fog-filled town, the film's Lovecraftian inspirations seamlessly align with the enigmatic world of Cloverfield.

Andre Braugher in The Mist surrounded by fog

3. Underwater

Dive deep into the depths of 2020's Underwater, where researchers battle terrifying sea creatures in a tale of survival. With a Lovecraftian monster lurking in the shadows, the film's tension and mystery make it a perfect addition to the Cloverfield-esque narrative.

Norah in Underwater

4. A Quiet Place

Experience the nail-biting tension of A Quiet Place, a modern horror classic that mirrors the suspense of Cloverfield sequels. As a family fights to survive in a post-apocalyptic world invaded by aliens, the film offers a thrilling and emotional journey.

John Krasinski looking up in A Quiet Place 2

5. Life

Embark on a space-bound adventure with 2017's Life, featuring a chilling discovery aboard the International Space Station. Encounter alien life forms that challenge the crew's very existence, drawing parallels to the cosmic horror elements of the Cloverfield franchise.

A hand inside an astronaut's helmet in 2017's Life.

6. Annihilation

Delve into the mesmerizing world of 2018's Annihilation, where explorers confront mutated creatures in a mysterious phenomenon. With a blend of sci-fi and horror that captivates audiences, the film's narrative complexity resonates with the intrigue of Cloverfield's cosmic themes.

Lena sits in a chair with an ouroboros tattoo on her left arm in Annihilation.

7. The Host

Witness the haunting tale of Bong Joon-ho's The Host, a South Korean sci-fi horror that intertwines environmental disaster with monstrous intrigue. As a creature emerges from polluted waters, a father's quest for his daughter mirrors the survival instincts seen in Cloverfield's protagonists.

The Host creature 2006

8. War Of The Worlds

Engage with the alien invasion spectacle of Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds, a cinematic masterpiece that echoes the destruction witnessed in Cloverfield. As humanity faces extraterrestrial threats, the film's intensity and visual storytelling captivate audiences.

The Martians attack in War of the Worlds

9. The Thing

Immerse yourself in the paranoia of John Carpenter's The Thing, a timeless classic of alien horror and suspense. Follow researchers in the Arctic as they uncover a shapeshifting entity, challenging their trust and survival in a narrative that evokes the eerie unknown of Cloverfield.

The Thing 1982