The Asylum is an American independent film company and distributor that focuses on producing low-budget, direct-to-video films. The company has produced titles that capitalize on productions by major studios, often using film titles and scripts very similar to those of current blockbusters in order to lure customers. These titles have been dubbed "mockbusters" by the press.

Films

1990–2000s

YearTitleDirectorNotesMockbuster of / Based on
1997KillersDavid Michael LattThe Asylum's first feature film.—N/a
Sorority House PartyAlso known as Rock and Roll Fantasy.
1999BellyfruitKerri Green
2001FourplayMike BinderAlso known as Londinium.
2002ScarecrowEmmanuel ItierFollowed by Scarecrow Slayer.
The SourceS. Lee TaylorAlso known as The Surge.
2003King of the AntsStuart Gordon
Speed DemonDavid DeCoteau
DetourS. Lee Taylor
Scarecrow SlayerDavid Michael LattSequel to Scarecrow. Followed by Scarecrow Gone Wild, which was produced by a different studio.
2004Death Valley: The Revenge of Bloody BillByron WernerThe Asylum's first in-house film.
Evil EyesMark Aktins
Vampires vs. ZombiesVince D'AmatoAlso known as Carmilla, the Lesbian Vampire.
2005The Beast of Bray RoadLeigh Scott
Alien AbductionEric Forsberg
Frankenstein RebornLeigh Scott
H. G. Wells' War of the WorldsDavid Michael LattAlso known as Invasion or H. G. Wells' The Worlds in War outside of North America.War of the Worlds
King of the Lost WorldLeigh ScottAlso known as Syndrome of the Trespasser Island.King Kong Lost
Legion of the DeadPaul BalesThe Mummy The Mummy Returns Land of the Dead
Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter's CoveGary Jones—N/a
Dead Men WalkingPeter Mervis
2006Snakes on a TrainDirected by Mervis under the pseudonym The Mallachi Brothers.Snakes on a Plane
The Da Vinci TreasureThe Da Vinci Code
When a Killer CallsWhen a Stranger Calls
666: The ChildJack PerezFollowed by 666: The Beast.The Omen
Halloween NightMark AtkinsHalloween
Pirates of Treasure IslandLeigh ScottPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Hillside CannibalsThe Hills Have Eyes
Bram Stoker's Dracula's CurseBlade: Trinity Underworld: Evolution Dracula 2000 Van Helsing
Exorcism: The Possession of Gail BowersThe Exorcism of Emily Rose
The 9/11 Commission ReportBased on the September 11, 2001 attacks.United 93 World Trade Center Flight 93
DragonFollowed by Dragonquest in 2009.Eragon
2007TransmorphersFollowed by Transmorphers: Fall of Man in 2009.Transformers
The HitchhikerThe Hitcher
AVH: Alien vs. HunterScott HarperAliens vs. Predator: Requiem
The ApocalypseJustin Jones—N/a
Invasion of the Pod PeopleThe Invasion
30,000 Leagues Under the SeaGabriel BolognaSetting update of Jules Verne's 1870 novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas.—N/a
666: The BeastNick EberhartSequel to 666: The Child.
FreakshowDrew BellRemake of the 1932 film Freaks.
I Am OmegaGriff FurstI Am Legend
2008100 Million BC10,000 BC
2012: DoomsdayNick EverhartFollowed by 2012: Supernova in 2009 and 2012: Ice Age in 2011.Doomsday
Allan Quatermain and the Temple of SkullsMark AtkinsIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Merlin and the War of the Dragons—N/a
Death RacersRoy KnyrimDeath Race
Journey to the Center of the EarthScott Wheeler David JonesKnown as Journey to Middle Earth in the UK.Journey to the Center of the Earth
MonsterEric ForsbergCloverfield
Street RacerTeo KonuralpSpeed Racer The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Sunday School MusicalRachel Lee GoldenbergThe Asylum's first family musical under Faith Films.High School Musical 3: Senior Year
The Day the Earth StoppedC. Thomas HowellThe Day the Earth Stood Still
War of the Worlds 2: The Next WaveSequel to H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds.War of the Worlds
2009The Land That Time ForgotLand of the Lost
Mega Shark Versus Giant OctopusJack PerezDirected by Perez using the pseudonym Ace Hannah. Followed by Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus in 2010, Mega Shark Versus Mecha Shark in 2014 and Mega Shark vs. Kolossus in 2015.—N/a
18-Year-Old VirginTamara OlsonThe 40-Year-Old Virgin
Sex PotEric Forsberg—N/a
Princess of MarsMark AtkinsRetitled The Martian Colony Wars in some European countries and also known as John Carter Of Mars.Avatar
DragonquestSequel to Dragon.Eragon
Haunting of Winchester HouseThe Haunting in Connecticut
The TerminatorsXavier PuslowskiTerminator Salvation
Transmorphers: Fall of ManScott WheelerPrequel to Transmorphers.Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
2012: SupernovaAnthony FankhauserSequel to 2012: Doomsday.2012
Paranormal EntityShane Van DykeFollowed by 8213: Gacy House (2010), Anneliese: The Exorcist Tapes (2011), and 100 Ghost Street: The Return of Richard Speck (2012).Paranormal Activity

2010s

YearTitleDirectorNotesMockbuster of / Based on
20106 GunsShane Van DykeJonah Hex
Titanic IIUnofficial sequel of Titanic. Followed by Titanic 666 in 2022.—N/a
#1 Cheerleader CampMark QuodFired Up!
The 7 Adventures of SinbadAdam Silver Ben HayflickPrince of Persia: The Sands of Time Clash of the Titans
8213: Gacy HouseAnthony FankhauserAlso known as Paranormal Entity 2: Gacy House.Paranormal Activity 2
Mega PiranhaEric Forsberg Stuart GillardPiranha 3D
Airline DisasterJohn 'Jay' Willis III—N/a
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock HolmesRachel Lee GoldenbergFeaturing characters created by Arthur Conan Doyle.Sherlock Holmes
MILFScott Wheeler—N/a
Moby DickTrey StokesAlso known as 2010: Moby Dick or Moby Dick: 2010; setting update of Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick.
Mega Shark Versus CrocosaurusChristopher RaySequel to Mega Shark Versus Giant Octopus. Followed by Mega Shark Versus Mecha Shark in 2014 and Mega Shark vs. Kolossus in 2015.
2011Almighty ThorThor
Anneliese: The Exorcist TapesJude Gerard PrestAlso known as Paranormal Entity 3: The Exorcist Tapes.Paranormal Activity 3
Battle of Los AngelesMark AtkinsBattle: Los Angeles
3 MusketeersCole McKaySetting update of The Three Musketeers.The Three Musketeers
200 mphFast Five
11/11/11Keith Allan11-11-11
2012: Ice AgeTravis FortSequel to 2012: Doomsday and 2012: Supernova; part of the 2012 film series.The Day After Tomorrow
Barely LegalJose Montesinos—N/a
The Amityville HauntingGeoff MeedThe Amityville Horror
Zombie ApocalypseNick LyonAlso known as 2012: Zombie Apocalypse.—N/a
Mega Python vs. GatoroidMary Lambert
Princess and the PonyRachel Lee GoldenbergThe Asylum's first family film to be not marketed under Faith Films.
2012Grimm's Snow WhiteSnow White and the Huntsman
2-Headed Shark AttackChristopher RayFollowed by 3-Headed Shark Attack in 2015, 5-Headed Shark Attack in 2017, and 6-Headed Shark Attack in 2018.—N/a
Bikini Spring BreakJared CohnSpring Breakers
Hold Your Breath—N/a
Abraham Lincoln vs. ZombiesRichard SchenkmanAbraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Alien OriginMark AtkinsPrometheus
100 Ghost Street: The Return of Richard SpeckMartin AndersonAlso known as Paranormal Entity 4: The Awakening.Paranormal Activity 4
American WarshipsThunder LevinAlso known as American Battleship.Battleship
Nazis at the Center of the EarthJoseph LawsonRetitled Bloodstorm in the UK.Iron Sky
Rise of the ZombiesNick Lyon—N/a
The Haunting of Whaley HouseJose Prendes
12/12/12Jared CohnSequel to 11/11/11. Followed by 13/13/13.
Golden WinterTom Seidman
2013Barrio BrawlerJose MontesinosAlso known as American Brawler.
100 Degrees Below ZeroR. D. BraunsteinFollowed by Apocalypse Pompeii.
Celebrity Sex TapeScott Wheeler
13/13/13James Cullen Bressack
A Snow Globe ChristmasJodi Binstock
500 MPH StormDaniel Lusko
AE: Apocalypse EarthThunder Levin Agung BagusAfter Earth Oblivion
Clash of the EmpiresJoseph LawsonAlso known as Lord of the Elves and Age of the Hobbits.The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Alone for ChristmasAlso known as Bone Alone. Although the plot has similarities to Home Alone, it was done with anthropomorphic animals.Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
AttilaEmmanuel Itier—N/a
Atlantic RimJared CohnAlso known as Attack From Beneath. Followed by Atlantic Rim: Resurrection in 2018.Pacific Rim
Hansel & GretelAnthony C. FerranteFollowed by 2015 film Hansel vs. Gretel.Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters
SharknadoThe first installment in the Sharknado film series.—N/a
Jack the Giant KillerMark AtkinsJack the Giant Slayer
Social NightmareMark Quod—N/a
Age of DinosaursJoseph LawsonJurassic World
2014Age of TomorrowJames KondelikEdge of Tomorrow
Airplane vs. Volcano—N/a
Alpha HouseJacob CooneyAnimal House American Pie
Android CopMark AtkinsRoboCop
Apocalypse PompeiiBen DemareeSequel to 100 Degrees Below Zero.Pompeii
Asian School GirlsLawrence Silverstein—N/a
Asteroid vs. EarthChristopher Ray
MercenariesThe Expendables 3
Bermuda TentaclesNick LyonAlso known as American Warships 2.—N/a
Hercules RebornHercules The Legend of Hercules
JailbaitJared CohnOrange Is the New Black
Mega Shark Versus Mecha SharkEmile Edwin SmithSequel to Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus. Followed by Mega Shark vs. Kolossus in 2015.—N/a
Sharknado 2: The Second OneAnthony C. FerranteSequel to Sharknado. Followed by Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! in 2015.
Sleeping BeautyCasper Van DienMaleficent
Blood LakeJames Cullen Bressack—N/a
Ardennes FuryJoseph LawsonFury
Z NationCraig Engler Karl SchaeferThe Asylum's first television series.—N/a
Santa ClawsGlenn Miller
2015Avengers GrimmJeremy InmanAvengers: Age of Ultron Once Upon a Time
BoundJared CohnFifty Shades of Grey
Mega Shark Versus KolossusChristopher RaySequel to Mega Shark Versus Mecha Shark.Attack on Titan (on a Kolossus character)
Hansel vs. GretelBen DemareeSequel to Hansel & Gretel.—N/a
Road WarsMark AtkinsMad Max: Fury Road
San Andreas QuakeJohn BaumgartnerSan Andreas
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!Anthony C. FerranteSequel to Sharknado 2: The Second One. Followed by Sharknado: The 4th Awakens in 2016.—N/a
Flight World War IIEmile Edwin SmithThe Final Countdown
3-Headed Shark AttackChristopher RaySequel to 2-Headed Shark Attack. Followed by 5-Headed Shark Attack in 2017 and 6-Headed Shark Attack in 2018.—N/a
Martian LandScott WheelerThe Martian
2016Sinbad and the War of the FuriesPrince of Persia: The Sands of Time
ZoombiesGlenn MillerFollowed by Zoombies 2 in 2019 and Aquarium of the Dead in 2021.Zoo Zombeavers Jurassic Park
Sharknado: The 4th AwakensAnthony C. FerranteThe name and the poster was a parody of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Sequel to Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!. Followed by Sharknado 5: Global Swarming in 2017.—N/a
Izzie's Way HomeSasha BurrowThe Asylum's first animated film.Finding Dory
In the Name of Ben-HurNick LyonBen-Hur
Independents' DayLaura Beth LoveIndependence Day: Resurgence
Little Dead Rotting HoodJared CohnRed Riding Hood
Sinister SquadJeremy InmanSet in the same universe as Avengers Grimm.Suicide Squad
GhosthuntersPearry Reginald TeoGhostbusters
Dead 7Danny RoewThe Magnificent Seven
Elvis Lives!Steve BaldersonMade for AXS TV as their first made for TV movie.
TrollandRon ThortonThe Asylum's second animated film.Trolls
2017Planet of the SharksMark AtkinsWar for the Planet of the Apes
Empire of the SharksSequel to Planet of the Sharks.
Jurassic School—N/a
Ice SharksEmile Edwin Smith
Blood BrothersJose MontesinosAlso known as Psycho Brother-in-Law.
Nightmare Wedding
Sinister Minister
Oceans RisingAdam Lipsius
Forgotten EvilAnthony C. Ferrante
Sharknado 5: Global SwarmingSequel to Sharknado: The 4th Awakens. Followed by The Last Sharknado: It's About Time in 2018.
Locked UpJared Cohn
Evil Nanny
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round TableSetting update of the Arthurian cycle.King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
The Fast and the FierceRon ThorntonFollowed by Fast and Fierce: Death Race in 2020.The Fate of the Furious
Geo-DisasterThunder LevinGeostorm
CarGoJames Cullen BressackThe Asylum's third animated film.Cars 3
5-Headed Shark AttackChristopher RaySequel to 3-Headed Shark Attack. Followed by 6-Headed Shark Attack in 2018.—N/a
Alien ConvergenceRob PallatinaAlien: Covenant
Operation DunkirkNick LyonDunkirk
Troy: The OdysseyTekin Girgin300: Rise of an Empire
2018Nazi OverlordRob PallatinaOverlord
Alien Siege—N/a
Flight 666
End of the WorldMaximilian Elfeldt
Avengers Grimm: Time WarsSequel to Avengers Grimm.Avengers: Infinity War Once Upon a Time
MegalodonJames ThomasThe Meg
Tomb InvaderAlso known as Tomb Hunter and The Tomb - Heart of the Dragon.Tomb Raider
Atlantic Rim: ResurrectionJared CohnSequel to Atlantic Rim.Pacific Rim Uprising
Alien PredatorThe Predator
6-Headed Shark AttackMark AtkinsSequel to 5-Headed Shark Attack.—N/a
Triassic WorldDylan VoxFollowed by Triassic Hunt in 2021.Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
The Last Sharknado: It's About TimeAnthony C. FerranteSequel to Sharknado 5: Global Swarming.Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Back to the Future
HornetJames Kondelik Jon KondelikBumblebee
2019San Andreas Mega QuakeH.M. CoakleySequel to San Andreas Quake.San Andreas
Arctic ApocalypseEric Paul EricksonThe Day After Tomorrow
Mommy Would Never Hurt YouDaniel LuskoSharp Objects The Act
Black SummerJohn HyamsThe Asylum's second television series. Prequel to Z Nation.—N/a
Zoombies 2Glenn MillerPrequel to Zoombies and Aquarium of the Dead in 2021.Zoo Pet Sematary
Monster IslandMark AtkinsGodzilla: King of the Monsters
Adventures of AladdinGlenn CampbellAladdin
ClownEric ForsbergIt Chapter Two
D-DayNick LyonMidway
American PsychosJared CohnAlso known as Psycho BFF.—N/a
Doctor Will Kill You NowRob PallatinaAlso known as Doctor Death.Doctor Sleep
The Final Level: Escaping RancalaCanyon PrinceJumanji: The Next Level
Christmas BellesTerri J. Vaughn—N/a
A Beauty & The Beast ChristmasDylan VoxNot to be confused with Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas.

2020s

YearTitleDirectorNotesMockbuster of / Based on
2020Battle Star WarsJames ThomasStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
HomewardMichael JohnsonThe Asylum's fourth animated film.Onward
My Nightmare LandlordDylan Vox—N/a
Collision EarthMatthew Boda
Fast and Fierce: Death RaceJared CohnSequel to The Fast and the Fierce.Fast & Furious 9, Death Race
Top GunnerDaniel LuskoWas released to cash in on a previous release date that was changed. Also known as "Wingmen: Under Siege".Top Gun: Maverick
Shark SeasonJared CohnRe-released in LMN as Deep Blue Nightmare in 2021.—N/a
Monster HuntersBrendan PetrizzoMonster Hunter
Apocalypse of IceMaximilian ElfeldtThe Day After Tomorrow
Asteroid-a-geddonGeoff Meed—N/a
Airliner Sky BattleRob PallatinaAlso known as Skyjacked.
Christmas in ViennaMaclain Nelson
Beaus of HollyAnthony C. Ferrante
Meteor MoonBrian NowakMoonfall
2021Triassic HuntGerald RascionatoSequel to Triassic World. Was released to cash in on a previous release date that was changed.Jurassic World Dominion
Alien Conquest/2021 War Of The WorldsMario N. BonassinThe War of the Worlds
Ape vs. MonsterDaniel LuskoGodzilla vs. Kong
Aquarium of the DeadGlen MillerSequel to Zoombies and Zoombies 2.Zoo
The Rebels of PT-218Nick Lyon—N/a
Jungle RunNoah LukeJungle Cruise
Planet DuneGlenn Campbell & Tammy KleinStars Sean Young, who also starred in the 1984 Dune film.Dune
InsectRiccardo Paoletti—N/a
Devil's TriangleBrendan Petrizzo
MegaBoaMario N. BonassinAnacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
SwimJared CohnMade in collaboration with Tubi as their first original film—N/a
Megalodon RisingBrian NowakSequel to Megalodon.Meg 2: The Trench
RobotapocalypseDavid Michael LattTerminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Tales of a Fifth Grade Robin HoodDylan VoxMade in collaboration with Tubi as their second original film—N/a
War of the Worlds: AnnihilationMaximilian ElfeldtWar of the Worlds
2022Moon CrashNoah LukeMoonfall
Dracula: The Original Living VampireMaximilian ElfeldtMorbius
Titanic 666Nick LyonSequel to Titanic II.Titanic, Studio 666
4 Horsemen: ApocalypseGeoff Meed—N/a
Top Gunner: Danger ZoneGlenn MillerSequel to Top Gunner. It is the first film by The Asylum to get a theatrical release.Top Gun: Maverick
Jurassic DominationBrian NowakJurassic World: Dominion
Thor: God of ThunderNoah LukeThe Asylum's second Thor movie.Thor: Love and Thunder
Shark Side of the MoonGlenn Campbell & Tammy Klein—N/a
Super VolcanoJared Cohn—N/a
Bullet Train DownBrian NowakBullet Train
Shark WatersJadon Cal—N/a
Headless HorsemanJosé PrendesGhost Rider
Battle for PandoraNoah LukeAvatar: The Way of Water
2025 ArmageddonMichael SuA crossover film featuring all of The Asylum's monsters. Released to commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Asylum.Alien, Godzilla, King Kong, Pacific Rim, Snakes on a Plane, Monsterverse
Attack on TitanNoah LukeNot based on any film, but named after Attack on Titan.—N/a
2023Ape vs. Mecha ApeMarc GottliebSequel to Ape vs. Monster.King Kong Escapes, Godzilla vs. Kong
Doomsday MeteorNoah Luke—N/a
The Little MermaidMichael JohnsonThe Asylum's fifth animated film.The Little Mermaid
Transmorphers: Mech BeastsMichael SuSequel to Transmorphers: Fall of Man.Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
End TimesJim TownsThe Last of Us
Sharknado: 10th Anniversary EditionAnthony C. FerranteSharknado with new special effects and deleted scenes released for the film's tenth anniversary.—N/a
Megalodon: The FrenzyBrendan PetrizzoSequel to Megalodon Rising.Meg 2: The Trench
The ExorcistsJose PrendesThe Exorcist: Believer
Alien ApocalypseAdrian Avila—N/a
Assault on Hill 400Christopher Ray
Top Gunner: America vs. RussiaChristopher RaySequel to Top Gunner: Danger Zone.
2024Monster MashJose PrendesUniversal Monsters franchise
Snow White and the Seven SamuraiMichael SuWas released to cash in on a previous release date that was changed.Snow White
Ape x Mecha Ape: New World OrderMarc GottliebSequel to Ape vs. Mecha Ape.Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Earthquake UndergroundBrian Nowak—N/a
Road Wars: Max FuryMark AtkinsSequel to Road Wars.Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Alien RubiconAdrian AvilaAlien: Romulus
24 Hours to D-DayMonroe Robertson—N/a
Witch HunterMarc Gottlieb
GladiatorsChristopher William JohnsonGladiator II
The TwistersMichael SuTwisters
MethgatorChristopher RayCocaine Bear
HereticsJose PrendesHeretic
2025The Land That Time ForgotAnthony FrithAlso directed by Frith, about the making of this film, is Mockbuster (2025).Jurassic World Rebirth The Land That Time Forgot
Black Panthers of WWIIMichael Phillip EdwardsA historical film based on the true story of the 761st Tank Battalion—N/a
The Jolly MonkeyRyan EbertThe Monkey
Snow White and the 7 DwarfsErica Duke, Michael JohnsonThe Asylum's sixth animated film.Snow White
Ballerina AssassinMichael SuFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Disaster Strike ForceJared Cohn—N/a
Airplane 2025Adrian AvilaThe Naked Gun
Morgan: Killer DollJose PrendesM3GAN 2.0
Jurassic RebornMarcel WalzJurassic World Rebirth
Shark TerrorMario N. Bonassin—N/a
Evil NunJose Prendes
Predator: WastelandsRyan EbertPredator: Badlands Prey
A Winnie the Pooh ChristmasJimmy Gadd, Michael JohnsonThe Asylum's seventh animated film.—N/a
Pandora: Fire and IceCanyon PrinceAvatar: Fire and Ash
The AnacondasMarcel WalzAnaconda
2026HousemaidLouise AlstonThe Housemaid
Frankenstein's BrideErica DukeThe Bride!
The Last Hail M.A.R.Y.Marc GottliebProject Hail Mary
Immortal CombatMonroe RobertsonMortal Kombat II
The MummyMaurice ChauvetLee Cronin's The Mummy