Top 10 Horror Films About Biologists

Description: A team of scientists, including biologists, must stop a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism from wiping out humanity.

Fact: Based on Michael Crichton's novel, the film was one of the first to explore the concept of a biohazard lab.

Description: After waking from a coma, a schoolteacher with psychic abilities, who was once a biologist, must prevent a future disaster.

Fact: Directed by David Cronenberg, this film is based on Stephen King's novel. Christopher Walken gives a memorable performance.

Description: A brilliant but eccentric scientist, Seth Brundle, invents a teleportation device, but his experiment goes horribly wrong when a fly enters the pod with him.

Fact: David Cronenberg, the director, also wrote the screenplay. The film won an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

Description: A small town's water supply becomes contaminated with a biological weapon, turning residents into violent killers.

Fact: This is a remake of George A. Romero's 1973 film. The movie was shot in Iowa, enhancing its small-town feel.

Description: A group of friends, including a biologist, venture into the Mexican jungle to find a lost friend, only to encounter a malevolent force within the ruins.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay. The plant in the film was created using a combination of real and CGI effects.

Description: Two genetic engineers, including a biologist, create a new organism, Dren, which grows into a dangerous creature with unforeseen consequences.

Fact: The film explores ethical issues in genetic engineering. Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley star in this sci-fi horror.

Description: While not strictly about biologists, the film features several scientists and doctors racing against time to stop a deadly virus outbreak.

Fact: The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of a global health crisis. It features an ensemble cast including Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon.

Description: A group of students and a biologist investigate a prehistoric parasite released from melting ice, leading to a horrifying outbreak.

Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, and features practical effects for the parasites.

Description: A biologist discovers that a small town's water supply has been contaminated by a deadly parasite, leading to a gruesome epidemic.

Fact: The film uses a found footage style to enhance the realism of the horror. Barry Levinson, known for more mainstream films, directed this horror flick.

Description: A creature emerges from the Han River after a biologist's experiment goes awry, leading to a family's desperate fight for survival.

Fact: Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this South Korean film blends horror with social commentary.