Best Lovecraftian Movies

From Ridley Scott, starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Rated R

"Alien" is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. The film follows the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo, who pick up a distress signal from an unexplored planet. After investigating the signal, they find and board a derelict alien spacecraft, only to discover a deadly life form that begins to hunt them one by one. The crew must fight for their survival against the creature, which has adapted to their ship and the environment. The crew eventually manages to defeat the creature, but not before it has killed all but one of them. The film is a classic in the sci-fi horror genre, notable for its intense action, suspense, and groundbreaking special effects.

From John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur
Rated R

The Thing is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell. The film follows a group of scientists and military personnel stationed at an Antarctic research station who discover an alien life form that has the ability to perfectly imitate any organism it comes into contact with. As the team fights to survive, they must also battle the paranoia and fear of not knowing who is human and who is the alien. The film is noted for its suspenseful atmosphere and intense special effects.

From Alex Proyas, starring Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt
Rated R

Dark City is a 1998 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas. The film follows John Murdoch (Rufus Sewell), a man who wakes up in a bathtub with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He quickly discovers he is being pursued by a group of mysterious figures led by Doctor Schreber (Kiefer Sutherland). It turns out that these figures are aliens from another world who are manipulating reality to create a perfect city, but their experiment has gone awry. With the help of a mysterious stranger named Dr. Daniel P. Schreber (William Hurt), John must uncover the secrets of the city and rediscover his identity in order to save both himself and the world. The film also stars Jennifer Connelly, Richard O'Brien, Ian Richardson, and Bruce Spence. Dark City is a stylish and surreal exploration of identity, memory and reality, with unforgettable visuals and a captivating storyline.

From Stuart Gordon, starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale
Rated Unrated

From John Carpenter, starring Sam Neill, Jürgen Prochnow, Julie Carmen, David Warner
Rated R

From Frank Darabont, starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher
Rated R

From Drew Goddard, starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz
Rated R

From Alex Garland, starring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tessa Thompson, Benedict Wong
Rated R

From John Carpenter, starring Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong
Rated R

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson
Rated R

From Stuart Gordon, starring Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ted Sorel, Ken Foree
Rated R

From Christophe Gans, starring Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Sean Bean, Deborah Kara Unger
Rated R

From Directors: Jeremy Gillespie, Steven Kostanski, starring Aaron Poole, Kenneth Welsh, Ellen Wong, Kathleen Munroe
Rated Not Rated