swap_horiz The Howling (1981) Alternatives

1

Aliens (1986)

Aliens is a 1986 science fiction action film following the crew of Nostromo II as they confront a terrifying extraterres...

1980S Sequel James Cameron Alien Creature

9.3 Excellent

2

Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

Bride of Frankenstein (1935) is a Universal sequel again directed by James Whale, notable for Elsa Lanchester's dual rol...

Classic Horror Universal 1930S

8.8 Great

3

Frankenstein (1931)

Frankenstein (1931) is a Universal Pictures horror film directed by James Whale, with Boris Karloff's portrayal of the m...

Classic Horror Universal 1930S

8.7 Great

4

The Fly (1986)

The Fly (1986) is an American science-fiction body-horror film directed by David Cronenberg, a remake of the 1958 film,...

1980S Practical Effects Creature Feature Body Horror

8.7 Great

5

The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)

The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) is an American science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold, based on a Richard Math...

Sci Fi Classic Horror 1950S

8.2 Great

6

Predator (1987)

Directed by John McTiernan, this 1987 sci-fi action classic features an elite paramilitary team in a Central American ju...

1980S Action Horror Jungle Alien Creature

8.2 Great

7

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Written and directed by John Landis, this 1981 horror comedy is highly notable for its groundbreaking, Academy Award-win...

British 1980S Practical Effects Horror Comedy

8.0 Great

8

Gremlins (1984)

Directed by Joe Dante, this 1984 American black comedy horror film follows a young man whose new, cute pet spawns an arm...

1980S Practical Effects Creature Feature Horror Comedy

8.0 Great

9

The Mummy (1932)

The Mummy (1932) is a Universal horror film starring Boris Karloff as the resurrected ancient Egyptian Im-Ho-Tep, direct...

Classic Horror Universal 1930S

7.8 Good

10

The Wolf Man (1941)

The Wolf Man (1941) is a Universal horror film starring Lon Chaney Jr., which codified werewolf mythology in popular cul...

Classic Horror Universal 1940S

7.8 Good

11

The Fly (1958)

The Fly (1958) is an American science fiction horror film directed by Kurt Neumann, starring David Hedison as a scientis...

Sci Fi Classic Horror 1950S

7.8 Good

12

Tremors (1990)

Tremors is a 1990 American monster comedy film directed by Ron Underwood, notable for its subterranean worm monsters kno...

1990S Practical Effects Creature Feature Underground

7.8 Good

13

The Descent (2005)

The Descent (2005) is a British adventure horror film written and directed by Neil Marshall, following six women trapped...

Horror British 2000S Creature Feature

7.8 Good

14

Ginger Snaps (2000)

Ginger Snaps is a 2000 Canadian horror film directed by John Fawcett, notable for using lycanthropy as a metaphor for fe...

Canadian Horror Coming Of Age 2000S

7.5 Good

15

Werewolf by Night (2022)

Werewolf by Night (2022) is an American Marvel special presentation directed by Michael Giacchino, a black-and-white hom...

Horror Marvel Creature Feature 2020S

7.2 Good

16

Alligator (1980)

Directed by Lewis Teague, this 1980 American monster film centers on a massive, mutated alligator that grows to enormous...

Horror 1980S Creature Feature Reptile

6.0 Fair

17

Swamp Thing (1982)

Directed by Wes Craven and based on the DC Comics character, this 1982 American film follows a scientist who transforms...

Horror 1980S DC Comics Creature Feature

5.8 Mediocre

18

I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957)

I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957) is an American horror film starring Michael Landon, one of the first films to combine th...

Classic Horror 1950S Teen

5.3 Mediocre

19

The Fly II (1989)

The Fly II is a 1989 American science fiction horror film directed by Chris Walas, serving as a sequel to David Cronenbe...

Transformation 1980S Sequel Creature Feature

5.0 Mediocre

20

Troll (1986)

Directed by John Carl Buechler, this 1986 American horror fantasy film centers on an evil troll who transforms the tenan...

1980S Practical Effects Creature Feature Fantasy Horror

4.8 Poor