Movies like Alligator (1980)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Alligator, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Jaws

    #144 most popular movie yesterday

    The quintessential aquatic horror film, Jaws is a must-watch for fans of Alligator. Steven Spielberg's classic about a great white shark terrorizing a small island community set the standard for the genre and offers a masterclass in suspense.

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    2. Deep Blue Sea

    #2,160 most popular movie yesterday

    Deep Blue Sea features genetically engineered sharks causing havoc for a team of scientists in an isolated research facility. It shares Alligator's theme of human meddling with nature resulting in deadly consequences.

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    3. Lake Placid

    #2,568 most popular movie yesterday

    Lake Placid offers a cheeky, suspenseful take on the aquatic monster trope when a giant crocodile makes a home in a Maine lake. Much like Alligator, the film combines horror with humor and features a hefty dose of creature-feature action.

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    4. Cujo

    #2,950 most popular movie yesterday

    For those who have been captivated by Alligator's urban legend-come-to-life storyline, Cujo presents a similarly harrowing tale of an everyday animal turned into a terrifying monster when a lovable St. Bernard contracts rabies.

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    5. The Host

    #3,201 most popular movie yesterday

    Though not an American production, The Host offers a similar monster movie experience with a mutated creature rising from the depths to terrorize the populace, complete with a solid mix of scares and dark humor.

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    6. Arachnophobia

    #3,616 most popular movie yesterday

    Arachnophobia spins a similarly chilling creature tale but with a small-town invasion of venomous spiders. The film pairs suburban suspense with occasional comedic relief, mirroring the tonal balance found in Alligator.

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    7. Anaconda

    #8,063 most popular movie yesterday

    This film follows a film crew taken hostage by an insane hunter who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest and deadliest snake. Like Alligator, Anaconda combines action and horror with a gigantic reptilian predator.