The Gorge is a sci-fi horror action film directed by Scott Derrickson from a screenplay by Zach Dean. The Apple TV+ film follows Levi Kane and Drasa, two elite snipers who are assigned to protect the guard towers on opposite sides of a massive gorge. They soon develop feelings for each other, but their love story is threatened by what’s inside the gorge. The Gorge stars Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver, and Sope Dirisu. So, if you loved the fun action sequences, wild creature designs, and entertaining characters, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
The Maze Runner (Rent on Prime Video)
The Maze Runner is a dystopian sci-fi action film directed by Wes Ball from a screenplay co-written by Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, and T.S. Nowlin. Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by James Dashner, the 2014 film follows Thomas, who wakes up in a massive maze with no memories of his past. He soon makes friends in the maze, and they try to figure out where they are. The Maze Runner stars Dylan O’Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter, and Patricia Clarkson.
Resident Evil (Rent on Prime Video)
Resident Evil is an action horror film written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Based on the video game series of the same name developed by Capcom, the 2002 film follows a group of commandos who are assigned to shut down a genetics laboratory after a virus breakout turns all of its employees into zombies. Resident Evil stars Mila Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy, Martin Crewes, and Colin Salmon.
The Great Wall (Rent on Prime Video)
The Great Wall is a monster action film directed by Cháng Chéng from a screenplay co-written by Zhang Yimou, Doug Miro, and Tony Gilroy. The 2016 film follows a group of warriors trying to find the greatest weapon of all time. Still, they soon find themselves fighting for the survival of humanity against a mythical enemy. The Great Wall stars Matt Damon, Jing Tian, Pedro Pascal, Willem Dafoe, and Andy Lau.
The Mist (Prime Video)
The Mist is a cosmic horror film written and directed by Frank Darabont. Based on the 1980 novella of the same name by Stephen King, the 2007 film follows David and his son as they get trapped in a supermarket after a mysterious mist engulfs the whole and in there, bloodthirsty creatures roam, who devour everything in their path. The Mist stars Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, and Toby Jones.
Pandorum (Starz, Tubi, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Pandorum is a sci-fi horror film directed by Christian Alvart from a screenplay by Travis Milloy. The 2009 film is set in a spaceship, and it revolves around two astronauts who wake up disoriented with no idea of what they are doing there, but they soon realize that they are not alone on the ship. Pandorum stars Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Antje Traue, Cung Le, and Eddie Rouse. Pandorum is very similar to The Gorge if you take out the romance.
Predator (Rent on Prime Video)
Predator is a sci-fi action film directed by John McTiernan from a screenplay co-written by Jim Thomas and John Thomas. The classic 1987 action film follows Dutch and his team on a rescue mission in Central America, where they soon find themselves fighting against an extraterrestrial warrior. Predator stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weather, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, and Jesse Ventura. If you love the unearthly creatures and fight for survival in The Gorge, then you are gonna love Arnold’s classic action film.
The Green Knight (Prime Video)
The Green Knight is an epic medieval fantasy adventure film written and directed by David Lowery. Based on the 14th-century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the 2021 film follows King Arthur’s young nephew, Sir Gawain, who accepts a challenge from the Green Knight and sets out on a deadly adventure. The Green Knight stars Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, and Ralph Ineson. If I am being truthful, The Green Knight is completely different from The Gorge, but both share an odd similarity: their creature design.