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The Mist

Loved the vibe? Here are ten films that hit similar notes—with match scores, reasons to watch, and where to stream in the US.

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Why people love it

The Mist works as a horror movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The horror and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 6m · ★ 6.9

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    1.28 Years Later (2025)

    6.6 · Horror · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    28 Years Later shares The Mist's gift for horror — the 2025 film delivers science-fiction without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    2.It (2017)

    7.2 · Horror · Thriller · Drama · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes The Mist compelling — the horror, the thriller — shows up in It (2017) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that dark storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    3.Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)

    6.7 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2h 11m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of The Mist is alive in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    4.War of the Worlds (2005)

    6.5 · Adventure · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    War of the Worlds (2005) operates in the same science-fiction as The Mist, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    5.The Meg (2018)

    6.2 · Action · Science Fiction · Horror · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    The Meg (2018) belongs to the same conversation as The Mist — both anchor their horror in science-fiction emotion that doesn't let go. The dark undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    6.The Girl with All the Gifts (2016)

    6.6 · Action · Horror · Science Fiction · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Mist's horror stayed with you, The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The science-fiction through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    7.Frankenstein (1931)

    7.5 · Drama · Horror · Science Fiction · 1h 10m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Mist excels in horror, Frankenstein (1931) doubles down on science-fiction to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    8.Lords of Chaos (2018)

    6.8 · Drama · Music · Thriller · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    Lords of Chaos (2018) is the natural next step after The Mist: same horror DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and thriller elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    9.Cold Storage (2026)

    6.7 · Horror · Science Fiction · Comedy · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Mist who respond to its horror will find Cold Storage (2026) immediately familiar. Both films share a science-fiction sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    10.The Number 23 (2007)

    6.4 · Thriller · Mystery · Crime · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Mist fans keep landing on The Number 23 (2007) — the thriller is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Mist?
Try 28 Years Later, It, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials—each shares DNA with The Mist while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Mist?
The Mist (2007) is best described as Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Mist worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this horror lane.

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