Alien
Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt
After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform.
Why you'll love it
The film features a strong female protagonist facing a terrifying extraterrestrial creature aboard a spaceship.
Jurassic Park
Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum
An industrialist invites some experts to visit his theme park of cloned dinosaurs. After a power failure, the creatures run loose, putting everyone's lives, including his grandchildren's, in danger.
Why you'll love it
While not exclusively attacking women, the film features dinosaurs that pose a threat to all characters, including strong female leads.
The Shape of Water
Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.
Why you'll love it
Although not an attack, the film revolves around a unique relationship between a mute woman and a mysterious aquatic creature.
The Descent
Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid
A caving expedition goes horribly wrong when six explorers become trapped and ultimately pursued by a strange breed of predators.
Why you'll love it
A group of women spelunkers encounter vicious creatures in uncharted caves, leading to a fight for survival.
King Kong
Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody
A greedy film producer assembles a team of moviemakers and sets out for the infamous Skull Island, where they find more than just cannibalistic natives.
Why you'll love it
The classic tale of a giant ape who becomes infatuated with a woman, leading to chaos and destruction.