Movies like Monsters

Steven Spielberg's modern adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel, War of the Worlds, depicts an alien invasion through the eyes of an ordinary family trying to survive. Viewers who enjoy the personal and intimate portrayal of a grand-scale event in Monsters will find a similar approach in this film's narrative.

Adapted from Stephen King's novella, The Mist delves into the horrors that emerge when a mysterious fog descends upon a small town. With its focus on human drama amidst otherworldly threats, fans of Monsters will appreciate The Mist's blend of character-driven narrative and monstrous peril.

Cloverfield offers a found-footage perspective that ratchets up the tension and immediacy of its monster invasion, paralleling Monsters' own approach to creature-feature storytelling within a contemporary setting.

While more action-packed and grandiose in scale, Pacific Rim's thrilling clashes between towering monsters and human-piloted robots offer a spectacle that should entertain fans of monster cinema who enjoyed the more nuanced thrills of Monsters.

If you're captivated by the gritty, realistic portrayal of extraterrestrial beings in Monsters, then District 9 is a must-see. Blending a unique mockumentary style with high-intensity action and social commentary, District 9's inventive storytelling echoes the strangely human narrative found in Monsters.

Produced by Steven Spielberg, Super 8 captures a group of kids encountering extraterrestrial forces in their small town. It's a mysterious, nostalgic journey that fans of Monsters will enjoy for its character depth and engaging plot, all while a threat looms in the background.

The Host (Gwoemul) is a South Korean take on the monster genre that infuses family drama with harrowing spectacle. Much like Monsters, it offers a poignant story of survival and relationship dynamics under the shadow of a larger-than-life threat.