Movies like The Hidden

Another John Carpenter masterpiece, The Thing is a gripping story of shapeshifting alien terror in an isolated Antarctic research station. Fans of The Hidden's alien possession theme will find The Thing's intense atmosphere and paranoia equally compelling.

Directed by John Carpenter, They Live is a cult classic with a similar blend of sci-fi and horror elements as The Hidden. The film revolves around a drifter who discovers that Earth is secretly controlled by alien invaders. It is known for its social commentary and iconic action scenes.

Dark City blends sci-fi with neo-noir and tells the tale of a man who wakes up with no memories in a city shaped by mysterious beings. Similar to The Hidden, the protagonist uncovers a reality that involves secretive beings manipulating humans.

The Faculty is a high school horror movie where students discover that their teachers are being possessed by alien parasites. It shares The Hidden's theme of alien invaders hiding within plain sight and the race to stop them before it's too late.

While not about aliens, Fallen involves a different kind of hidden enemy with its story of an ancient malevolent spirit that can transfer from body to body. Fans of The Hidden’s possession element and police thriller aspect would likely find Fallen’s supernatural twist gripping.

Based on Stephen King's novel, Dreamcatcher centers on a group of friends who encounter an alien invasion in the form of parasitic organisms. The hidden and visceral horror of alien possession in a remote setting aligns well with the tension in The Hidden.

Virtuosity is not about aliens but about another kind of non-human entity causing chaos—a virtual reality simulation's villain who escapes into the real world. The film's combination of action, technology, and the hunt for an elusive and dangerous shapeshifter correlates with The Hidden's cat-and-mouse chase.