Movies like Lake Placid

Jaws, the quintessential shark movie about a Great White that terrorizes a small island community, is a seminal work in the aquatic terror genre. As a classic in this field, it's a must-watch for lovers of Lake Placid, who will appreciate the suspense and fear of what lurks beneath the water's surface.

The Meg tells the story of a group of scientists exploring the Mariana Trench, who encounter the largest marine predator that has ever existed - the Megalodon. The high-stakes thrill and CGI spectacle resonate well with the large-animal horror-comedy dynamic Lake Placid fans have enjoyed.

In Deep Blue Sea, scientists on an isolated research facility become the bait as a trio of intelligent sharks fight back. This movie blends suspense, aquatic horror, and science fiction elements in a way that audiences who enjoyed the predatory scares and unexpected humor of Lake Placid will find familiar and entertaining.

Piranha 3D delivers a gory, fun-filled romp after prehistoric piranhas wreak havoc on a summer resort. The movie's blend of horror, tongue-in-cheek humor, and outrageous scenarios will surely appeal to fans of Lake Placid's campy monster mayhem.

Arachnophobia spins the tale of a newly discovered Venezuelan spider transported to a small American town that starts breeding and killing. Although featuring arachnids instead of reptiles, it shares Lake Placid's mixture of creepy-crawly scares with moments of levity, perfect for viewers looking for similar horror-comedy vibes.

Anaconda is a thrilling ride about a documentary film crew taken hostage by an insane hunter, as they are hunted by a monstrous green anaconda in the Amazon. Fans of Lake Placid's combination of horror and giant creature antics will likely appreciate the similar approach Anaconda takes, including the campy feel and large reptilian threat.