Movies like The Happening

Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the classic H.G. Wells novel, War of the Worlds presents a catastrophic alien invasion witnessed through the eyes of one family. The film conveys the fear and panic of an apocalyptic event, akin to the environmental terror in The Happening, with stunning effects and an emotional performance from Tom Cruise.

Adapted from Stephen King's novella, The Mist showcases a group of townspeople trapped in a supermarket as a mysterious, otherworldly fog rolls in, harboring deadly creatures. This film echoes the theme of an inexplicable natural disaster seen in The Happening, coupled with intense character dynamics and the horror of the unknown.

Contagion offers a realistic and terrifying look into the rapid spread of a lethal virus, examining society's breakdown as the pandemic spirals out of control. Like The Happening, it's a chilling narrative that tackles the horror of a global threat and the desperate measures taken by individuals trying to protect themselves and their loved ones.

The Road paints a bleak picture of a father and son's journey through a post-apocalyptic landscape. It explores the lengths to which humanity will go to survive in the face of an environmental catastrophe, similar to The Happening, but with a more somber and introspective take on the end of the world.

In 10 Cloverfield Lane, a woman finds herself in a bunker with two men who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack. This psychological thriller draws viewers into its claustrophobic tension and questions of reality, resonating with The Happening's theme of a world suddenly gone awry.