Annihilation (2018)

Directed by Alex Garland
← Inspired by 3 films

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.

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Films that influenced Annihilation

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  1. Stalker (1979)
    "Garland's film: Stalker was the only film included in the cast/crew research library to shape tone and aesthetic. Cinematographer Rob Hardy explicitly cites Stalker. The Zone-as-incomprehensible-other is direct." source
  2. The Thing (1982)
    "Garland's film carries forward The Thing's cosmic-biological-other premise — alien intrusion as a literal bodily reorganization." source
  3. Arrival (2016)
    "Directed by Alex Garland, "Annihilation" delves into complex themes of transformation and the unknown, akin to "Arrival." Both films feature strong female leads confronting enigmatic alien phenomena that challenge human understanding." 20 Sci-Fi Movies To Watch If You Like Arrival Matt Berger ScreenRant

Annihilation (2018), directed by Alex Garland, was inspired by 3 earlier films — including Stalker, The Thing, and Arrival. Check out the citations below.