Ben je fan van 'Die Wespe' (2021) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, actie of thema's bieden. Perfect voor wie meer wil zien van dit genre!

Alien (1979)
Beschreibung: A seminal sci-fi horror that combines body horror with a tense, atmospheric narrative, focusing on survival against a terrifying extraterrestrial threat.
Fakt: The design of the Xenomorph was inspired by H.R. Giger's surreal artwork. The film's tagline, 'In space, no one can hear you scream,' is one of the most iconic in cinema history.


The Thing (1982)
Beschreibung: A masterclass in paranoia and body horror, featuring grotesque transformations and a relentless sense of dread in an isolated setting.
Fakt: The film was initially a box office flop but later gained a cult following and is now considered a classic. The special effects were created by Rob Bottin, who was only 22 at the time.


The Fly (1986)
Beschreibung: A body horror film that explores the terrifying consequences of scientific experimentation gone wrong, blending grotesque transformation with deep psychological horror.
Fakt: The film's special effects were groundbreaking for their time, earning an Academy Award for Best Makeup. The story is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name.


The Blob (1988)
Beschreibung: A remake of the 1958 classic, this film delivers gruesome body horror as an amorphous alien entity consumes everything in its path.
Fakt: The special effects were created by Tony Gardner, who later worked on films like 'Darkman' and 'Army of Darkness.' The film's ending leaves room for a sequel that never materialized.


Tremors (1990)
Beschreibung: A creature feature that combines horror with humor, featuring monstrous underground worms and a small-town survival story.
Fakt: The film was initially conceived as a low-budget project but gained a cult following. It spawned several sequels and a TV series.


The Faculty (1998)
Beschreibung: A teen horror film that blends body horror with a high school setting, featuring parasitic aliens and a fight for survival.
Fakt: The film was written by Kevin Williamson, who also wrote 'Scream.' It pays homage to classic sci-fi and horror films of the 1950s and 1960s.


Slither (2006)
Beschreibung: A comedic yet gruesome take on body horror, featuring alien parasites and grotesque transformations in a small-town setting.
Fakt: The film was directed by James Gunn, who later went on to direct the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' series. It was inspired by classic B-movies and creature features.


The Mist (2007)
Beschreibung: A horror film that traps its characters in a claustrophobic environment with monstrous creatures, exploring human fear and desperation.
Fakt: The film features a controversial ending that differs from Stephen King's original novella. King himself praised the adaptation's conclusion.


District 9 (2009)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi thriller that combines social commentary with visceral body horror, focusing on transformation and the fear of the other.
Fakt: The film was made on a relatively modest budget of $30 million but became a critical and commercial success. It was shot in a documentary style to enhance realism.


Annihilation (2018)
Beschreibung: A surreal and visually stunning sci-fi horror that delves into themes of mutation, identity, and the unknown, with a strong emphasis on psychological terror.
Fakt: The film's climax features a sequence with a bizarre, shimmering entity that was entirely practical effects, not CGI. It is based on the first book of the Southern Reach Trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer.
