Movies Like Alien 2: On Earth (1980)

Alien 2: On Earth is a 1980 horror, science fiction film from Biagio Proietti with a MovieMagicScore of 3.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Trog and The Widow.

Horror Science Fiction

Trog

1970

Anthropologist Dr. Brockton unearths a primitive troglodyte -- an Ice Age "missing link": half-caveman, half-ape -- in a local cave. Through medical experimentation, she manages to communicate with him and domesticate him before he's let loose by an irate land developer and goes on a rampage, terrorizing the local citizenry.

4.5

MagicScore

The Widow

2020

Based on real events. In a densely forested area north of St. Petersburg people have been going missing for three decades. The few corpses ever found were naked. On October 14, 2017 a team of volunteers went out into the woods in search of a missing teenager. Soon, all communication with them was lost. Locals believe they were taken by the same dark spirit that took the others. They call it the Limping Widow.

5.7

MagicScore

The Last Descent

2016

In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.

7.1

MagicScore

Zontar: The Thing from Venus

1967

A misguided scientist enables an alien from Venus named Zontar to come to earth in order to "help solve man's problems". However, as soon as Zontar arrives on Earth, it quickly becomes obvious that the three-eyed, bat-winged, skeletal black creature has a hidden agenda.

4.1

MagicScore

Nude on the Moon

1961

A rich rocket scientist organizes an expedition to the moon, which they discover is inhabited by nude women.

4.2

MagicScore

Nope

2022

Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.

6.8

MagicScore

Biohazard

1985

A group of skeptical government officials headed by General Randolph are brought to a remote laboratory for a demonstration in "Psychic Materialization", a successful side effect of an experimental drug. But the project scientists had warned that not enough testing had been completed to access safety concerns. In a freak accident during the demonstration to the politicians, a vicious creature is created! Unable to contain the monster, it unleashes unbelievable havoc & destruction against mankind! Reproducing itself at an alarming rate, and all known weapons seemingly powerless against the creature, the scientists are gravely concerned for the survival of mankind!

3.2

MagicScore

Alien

1979

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

8.2

MagicScore

Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack

1979

A compilation of Battlestar Galactica episodes 10–12 and 21, with alternate footage. Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlestar Pegasus which is taking the offensive with the Cylons.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Dogora

1964

A floating amorphous life-form descends from the atmosphere to consume carbon in the form of diamonds.

6.9

MagicScore

#11

Alien³

1992

After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.

6.4

MagicScore

#12

Alien: Covenant

2017

The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.

6.2

MagicScore

#13

This Island Earth

1955

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.

6.0

MagicScore

#14

It! The Terror from Beyond Space

1958

The first manned expedition to Mars is invaded by an unknown life form, which stows away on the rescue ship.

5.9

MagicScore

#15

The Puppet Masters

1994

The Earth is invaded by alien parasites—AKA 'slugs'—that ride on people's backs and control their minds.

5.8

MagicScore

#16

Lily C.A.T.

1987

The crew of an interplanetary starship fights for survival after an alien force takes control of their craft.

5.7

MagicScore

#17

The Cloverfield Paradox

2018

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

5.6

MagicScore

#18

The Angry Red Planet

1959

The first manned flight to Mars returns after having been out of communications since it had arrived on Mars. What would it reveal?

5.6

MagicScore

#19

The Night Caller

1965

The inhabitants of Ganymede need to find mates from another world or they will become extinct. They soon discover a suitable breeding stock amongst the females of planet Earth.

5.3

MagicScore

#20

Queen of Blood

1966

A spaceship is sent to Mars after an alien distress signal is picked up. They find one survivor, but when a crew member is found drained of blood it's evident they have rescued a bloodsucking monster. Uses footage from Encounter in Space (1963).

5.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Alien 2: On Earth?

The top films similar to Alien 2: On Earth by MovieMagicScore are Trog (4.5), The Widow (5.7), The Last Descent (7.1). Each shares horror/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Alien 2: On Earth worth watching?

Alien 2: On Earth holds a MovieMagicScore of 3.5/10 from 73 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Alien 2: On Earth?

Alien 2: On Earth (1980) is a horror, science fiction film directed by Biagio Proietti, starring Belinda Mayne, Mark Bodin, Michele Soavi.

Where can I find more recommendations like Alien 2: On Earth?

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About movies like Alien 2: On Earth

This ranked list pairs Alien 2: On Earth (1980), a horror and science fiction film from Biagio Proietti, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Belinda Mayne take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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