Movies like The Fly II

John Carpenter's 1982 film is a classic in the sci-fi horror genre that deals with paranoia and alien life forms that assimilate and imitate other organisms. The visceral practical effects and tension will resonate with fans of The Fly II.

This 1986 film, on which The Fly II is a sequel, is an absolute must-watch for fans of the latter. Directed by David Cronenberg, The Fly tells the story of a scientist who begins to transform into a grotesque humanoid insect after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.

This 1995 science fiction horror film involves scientists who meld human and alien DNA, resulting in a rapidly developing, deadly creature. Fans of The Fly II's bio-horror elements will find similar themes and tension in Species.

This horror-comedy classic from 1981 lends a hand to those interested in transformation tales. It mixes humor with the macabre as an American tourist becomes a werewolf, featuring groundbreaking special effects similar to The Fly II.

This 2000 sci-fi horror directed by Paul Verhoeven follows a group of scientists who discover how to make humans invisible, but the test subject begins to go insane. The theme of human experimentation leading to horror is akin to that of The Fly II.

In this 2009 science fiction horror, genetic engineers hope to achieve fame by splicing together the DNA of different animals to create new hybrids. Like The Fly II, Splice explores the ethical and horrific consequences of experimental science gone awry.

Also directed by Guillermo Del Toro, this 1997 creature feature dives into the consequences when genetically modified insects evolve unexpectedly, posing a threat to humanity. It touches upon themes of scientific ethics and mutation like The Fly II.