Movies like The Bay

28 Days Later is a gripping British-American post-apocalyptic film that explores the fallout after a contagious virus decimates the UK. The intense focus on survival among infected chaos makes it an absorbing companion for fans of the thriller elements in The Bay.

Cloverfield takes viewers through a monster-ravaged New York City, with a found-footage style that ramps up the intensity of the chaotic events. Fans of The Bay will enjoy the first-person perspective that immerses you in the heart of catastrophic occurrences.

Contagion offers a chillingly realistic portrayal of a global pandemic, capturing the profound effects of a lethal virus on society. Like The Bay, its strength lies in the credible depiction of a public health crisis, making it a must-watch for those who appreciate the visceral tension in pandemic-related narratives.

District 9, although a sci-fi take on the found-footage style, parallels The Bay in how it deals with segregation and the consequences of a viral outbreak. The movie's blend of social commentary and intense action will resonate with those who enjoyed the ecological and societal threads in The Bay.

The Crazies depicts the terrifying unraveling of a small town's inhabitants turning violently insane due to a mysterious toxin. Just like The Bay, it strikes a nerve with its portrayal of an American community in the grips of a horrific and inexplicable event.

The Happening thrills with a story of a bizarre and sudden natural catastrophe causing mass suicides across the northeastern United States. As in The Bay, the film takes viewers on a harrowing quest for survival amidst an incomprehensible environmental crisis.

Paranormal Activity is a pioneer in the found-footage genre, focusing on a couple haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. If you were glued to the screen during The Bay's documentary-style tension, this movie's technique of capturing the unseen will hold your attention just as firmly.