Lo behold, The Gorge fans! We’ve got a list that’s gonna make it to your TBW. After the mind and genre-bending experience we had after watching The Gorge, we believe it’s time to go deeper.
And about this masterpiece, well, starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, The Gorge delivers an unconventional love story wrapped in intense sniper action and eerie supernatural elements.
If you’re craving more movies with a similar genre mashup (we know you are), we’ve got the perfect list for you.
10Alien (1979)
Few movies balance horror and sci-fi as flawlessly as Alien. Ridley Scott’s masterpiece introduced the world to Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley, a heroine who faces one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures in the claustrophobic corridors of the Nostromo spaceship.
Much like The Gorge, this film keeps audiences on edge, mixing suspense with breathtaking action. Interestingly, Sigourney Weaver plays a key role in The Gorge, reversing her iconic Alien persona by embodying a shadowy government figure rather than a lone survivor.
9Monsters (2010)
Gareth Edwards’ Monsters is a visually stunning sci-fi drama with an eerie post-apocalyptic setting. It follows two strangers navigating a quarantine zone filled with mysterious alien creatures, a dynamic that mirrors the perilous journey of Levi and Drasa in The Gorge.
Both films combine slow-burning romance with existential dread, making Monsters a perfect follow-up. From a fan’s perspective, it won’t be far-fetched to call these two movies cousins.
8Pirates of the Caribbean (2003)
(Hear us out, we promise you’ll understand our POV) at first glance, Pirates of the Caribbean might not seem like an obvious match for The Gorge, but its dark, supernatural elements say otherwise.
From the ghostly crew of the Black Pearl to Davy Jones’ terrifying, barnacle-covered minions, the Pirates franchise is filled with unsettling creatures that wouldn’t feel out of place in The Gorge’s nightmare-inducing world.
7Annihilation (2018)
Much like The Gorge, Annihilation unveils its horrors gradually, immersing viewers in a strange and dangerous world.
Natalie Portman’s character enters the shimmer, a beautifully eerie zone where nature and DNA are twisted into surreal hybrids – similar to the mysterious transformations seen in The Gorge.
If you enjoyed the slow-burning tension and stunning visuals, Annihilation is a must-watch.
6The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)
Before The Gorge, Scott Derrickson directed the ambitious remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. While the film received mixed reviews, it showcases the director’s signature ability to fuse sci-fi with deep emotional stakes.
If you’re curious about Derrickson’s evolution as a filmmaker, this early work provides a glimpse into the themes and visual elements he perfected in The Gorge.
5The Mist (2007)
Stephen King’s The Mist thrives on suspense, slowly revealing monstrous creatures lurking in the fog. Much like The Gorge, it builds tension by keeping its horrors hidden just out of sight, leaving audiences to anticipate the inevitable terror.
If you loved the eerie, Lovecraftian elements of The Gorge, The Mist will haunt you long after the credits roll.
4Love and Monsters (2020)
Love and Monsters is one of the few films that, like The Gorge, combines humor, romance, and sci-fi horror in a refreshing way.
With a charming lead performance from Dylan O’Brien and a world filled with grotesquely fascinating creatures, this film provides the same blend of heart-pounding action and heartfelt romance.
3Last Sentinel (2023)
If you enjoyed the military survival aspects of The Gorge, Last Sentinel offers a similarly bleak and suspenseful atmosphere.
Set in a future where soldiers are abandoned at an outpost with an unseen enemy closing in, this film thrives on paranoia and isolation – an ideal pick for fans of The Gorge’s relentless tension.
2Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
Not many films deliver a romantic duo as deadly as Levi and Drasa from The Gorge, but Mr. & Mrs. Smith comes close.
This action-packed spy romance, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as married assassins, is a high-energy battle of wits and combat. If you enjoyed the tension and chemistry in The Gorge, you’ll love watching this explosive power couple.
1From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Few films blend genres as boldly as From Dusk Till Dawn, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s cult classic. What starts as a crime thriller suddenly morphs into a vampire horror extravaganza.
If you appreciated the way The Gorge shifts between tones and styles, this unpredictable ride is the perfect movie to add to your watchlist.
Ready to Dive into the Gorge-genre?
The beauty of The Gorge lies in its fearless blending of genres, making it an unforgettable viewing experience.
Whether you’re drawn to the sci-fi horror of Alien, the romantic survival tale of Monsters, or the action-packed romance of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, these ten films will keep you entertained.
So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a thrilling movie marathon!
About The Gorge
The Gorge is a 2025 science fiction horror action film directed by Scott Derrickson and written by Zach Dean. The story follows two elite snipers, Levi Kane (Miles Teller), an American private contractor, and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy), a Lithuanian operative, tasked with guarding opposite sides of a mysterious gorge.
They are ordered to shoot anything that emerges from it, unaware of the horrors lurking below. As they grow romantically involved, they discover the gorge was a WWII bioweapons lab, now inhabited by mutated creatures called “hollow men.” When their mission is compromised, they must fight to survive against both the creatures and a shadowy organization, Darklake, determined to keep the gorge’s secrets.
Released on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025, it was filmed in London, Wales, and Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden.
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