100+ Movies like Cocaine Bear
Without a Paddle
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Without a Paddle" follow a group of friends who embark on an outdoor adventure involving a valuable item - cocaine in the former, and D.B. Cooper's lost treasure in the latter. The protagonists face dangerous encounters with wildlife, including a rampaging bear in "Cocaine Bear" and a grizzly bear in "Without a Paddle". Their journeys involve navigating treacherous terrain, evading antagonistic forces (drug dealers in "Cocaine Bear", redneck pot farmers in "Without a Paddle"), and overcoming obstacles to reach their objectives. The movies share themes of friendship, survival, and the lure of riches or valuable contraband. Both feature comedic elements amidst the perilous situations the characters face in the wilderness.
Grizzly Rage
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Grizzly Rage" center around a rampaging bear that attacks and kills humans. In both movies, the bear's aggressive behavior is triggered by an external factor - ingesting cocaine in "Cocaine Bear" and the death of her cub in "Grizzly Rage". The plots follow a group of people who venture into the bear's territory, either knowingly or unknowingly, and find themselves being hunted by the enraged animal. The stories depict the characters' desperate attempts to survive and escape the bear's relentless attacks, with many of them meeting gruesome deaths. The movies explore themes of human intrusion into nature, the consequences of reckless actions, and the primal power of wild animals. The narratives build tension and suspense as the survivors employ various strategies to outwit the bear, leading to climactic confrontations. Both films blend elements of thriller, horror, and dark comedy in their portrayal of the bear's drug-fueled or grief-driven rampage.
Grizzly Park
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Grizzly Park" involve a bear that becomes aggressive and kills people, serving as the central threat. In "Cocaine Bear", the bear ingests cocaine dropped by a drug smuggler, while in "Grizzly Park", a serial killer dressed as a bear commits murders. The movies follow groups of people venturing into the wilderness where they encounter the killer bear. The bears target and violently kill off the characters one by one. The plots revolve around the survivors attempting to escape the rampaging bear. Both movies feature law enforcement characters investigating the bear-related incidents. Ultimately, the bears are depicted as unstoppable forces of nature driven by primal instincts, whether drug-induced or human manipulation.
Bigfoot Wars
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Bigfoot Wars" involve a dangerous creature that goes on a killing rampage in a rural, forested area. The creature's violent behavior is triggered by an external factor - cocaine in the case of the bear, and the need to kidnap human females for reproduction in the case of Bigfoot. The plots follow a group of people, including law enforcement officers, who venture into the forest to investigate the killings and encounter the creature. There are gory deaths and intense action sequences as the humans attempt to survive the creature's attacks. The movies also feature subplots involving criminal elements - a drug smuggler in "Cocaine Bear" and a local criminal family in "Bigfoot Wars" - whose activities intersect with the main creature storyline. Ultimately, the movies climax with a final confrontation between the humans and the creature(s) in the forest.
Bear
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Bear" involve a group of people being terrorized by a bear in a remote wilderness setting. The bears are driven to violence due to external factors - ingesting cocaine in "Cocaine Bear", and seeking revenge for the killing of its mate in "Bear". The plots follow the groups' struggles to survive the bear's relentless attacks as they try to escape the forest. Themes of human greed and disrespect for nature leading to dire consequences are present in both films. The bears are portrayed as intelligent, almost supernatural forces of vengeance against the human characters. Ultimately, only a few survivors remain after facing the bears' wrath.
Open Season
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Open Season" feature a central conflict between wild animals and humans encroaching on their territory. In "Cocaine Bear", a bear becomes aggressive after ingesting cocaine dropped by a smuggler, leading to violent encounters with hikers and others in the forest. Similarly, in "Open Season", a domesticated bear named Boog is forced to adapt to life in the wild, where he rallies the forest animals to defend themselves against hunters during open season. The movies share themes of survival, the clash between nature and human activities, and the animals' struggle to protect their habitat. Key plot points involve the animals becoming a threat due to external factors (cocaine and hunting season), leading to escalating conflicts with humans. Both films culminate in a climactic confrontation where the animals triumph over the antagonistic humans. Additionally, both movies feature a central duo of animal characters - the bear and a deer named Elliot in "Open Season", mirroring the bear and the young girl Dee Dee in "Cocaine Bear". These pairings drive much of the narrative as they navigate the dangers of the forest. The movies also incorporate elements of humor and action amidst the more serious themes of environmental protection and animal rights.
Into the Grizzly Maze
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Into the Grizzly Maze" center around a ferocious bear that becomes a deadly threat to humans after being provoked or affected by external factors. In "Cocaine Bear", the bear ingests a large quantity of cocaine, causing it to become highly aggressive and attack hikers and others in the forest. Similarly, in "Into the Grizzly Maze", a grizzly bear becomes enraged and starts killing people due to poaching and logging activities in its territory. The movies share a similar structure of following multiple groups of characters who venture into the wilderness and encounter the rampaging bear. These groups include law enforcement officers investigating the bear attacks, civilians caught in the bear's path, and individuals with ulterior motives related to the bear's provocation (drug smugglers in "Cocaine Bear" and poachers in "Into the Grizzly Maze"). Both films depict the bear as an intelligent and formidable adversary, capable of outsmarting and overpowering the human characters. The bear's attacks are portrayed as brutal and graphic, with several characters meeting gruesome deaths at its claws. The movies also explore themes of human encroachment on nature and the consequences of disturbing the natural order.
The Bridge to Nowhere
Both "The Bridge to Nowhere" and "Cocaine Bear" revolve around the illegal drug trade, specifically cocaine, and the disastrous consequences that ensue. In "Cocaine Bear", a smuggler's cocaine shipment ends up in the wilderness, where a bear ingests it and goes on a violent rampage. In "The Bridge to Nowhere", a group of friends start a prostitution ring and deal cocaine, leading to addiction, violence, and their eventual downfall. The movies share themes of greed, the corrupting influence of drugs, and the high stakes of the criminal underworld. They depict how the pursuit of easy money through illicit means spirals out of control, resulting in tragedy. Both feature characters who become entangled in the drug trade, either willingly or by chance, and face dire consequences. The plots follow a similar structure of escalating conflicts and violence stemming from the cocaine trade. Innocent bystanders, like hikers in "Cocaine Bear" and the prostitutes in "The Bridge to Nowhere", become victims caught in the crossfire. Law enforcement attempts to intervene, but the situations rapidly deteriorate. Ultimately, the movies convey the destructive power of drugs and the high price paid by those who engage in the illegal drug business.
Timber Falls
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Timber Falls" involve a group of people venturing into the wilderness and encountering a deadly threat. In "Cocaine Bear", the threat is a bear that has ingested cocaine and becomes highly aggressive, attacking hikers. In "Timber Falls", the threat is a deranged family of religious fanatics who kidnap and torture a couple. The movies follow the characters' struggles to survive against these threats in the isolated forest settings. The movies share similar themes of human greed and the consequences of disturbing nature's balance. In "Cocaine Bear", the bear's rampage stems from drug smugglers' reckless actions, while in "Timber Falls", the family's twisted beliefs lead them to commit heinous acts. Both movies depict graphic violence and the characters' desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds. The structure of the movies is also comparable, with the protagonists initially unaware of the danger they face, only to find themselves trapped and forced to confront the threat head-on. The climaxes involve intense confrontations and narrow escapes, with some characters meeting brutal ends while others manage to survive and escape the ordeal.
Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan" feature a central antagonist that is a giant, aggressive creature - a cocaine-fueled bear and a gigantic axe-wielding man, respectively. The creatures wreak havoc and violently attack groups of people who venture into their territory in the wilderness. The stories follow the survivors' attempts to escape the rampaging beasts and uncover the origins of the creatures' rage. Key plot points include the creatures' backstories being revealed, involving past tragedies that drove them to violence, as well as the introduction of outside forces (drug smugglers and a militia) that eventually confront the creatures. Both films climax with the creatures being seemingly defeated but leaving ambiguity about their fates.
Boonie Bears: To the Rescue
Both "Boonie Bears: To the Rescue" and "Cocaine Bear" involve a valuable item (cocaine in "Cocaine Bear", a suitcase in "Boonie Bears") that falls into the wrong hands, leading to a chaotic pursuit by various parties. The central characters - a bear in "Cocaine Bear" and the Boonie Bears in the other film - unexpectedly come into possession of the valuable item, causing mayhem and violence as criminals try to retrieve it. The plots follow the bears' misadventures with the item and their interactions with humans caught up in the chaos. Ultimately, the bears help defeat the villains and ensure the valuable item doesn't end up in the wrong hands. The movies share themes of unlikely heroes, the consequences of greed, and the juxtaposition of innocent animals with dangerous criminal elements.
Force of Nature: The Dry 2
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Force of Nature: The Dry 2" involve a central mystery or investigation surrounding a disappearance or death in a remote, natural setting. The plots revolve around law enforcement officers pursuing leads and interrogating witnesses to uncover the truth behind the incidents. The stories explore themes of greed, corruption, and the consequences of criminal activities, with characters driven by desperation or a desire for money and power. The narratives build tension through dangerous encounters with nature, whether a drug-fueled bear or treacherous hiking conditions. Ultimately, the films culminate in revelations about the culprits and their motives, often involving betrayal or deception among the central characters.
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil" feature a central misunderstanding that drives the plot, where seemingly innocent characters are mistaken for dangerous killers. In "Cocaine Bear", a bear ingests cocaine and becomes aggressive, attacking hikers who mistake it for a vicious animal. Similarly in "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil", the well-meaning hillbillies Tucker and Dale are mistaken by college kids for psychopathic killers, leading to a series of violent misunderstandings and deaths. The movies share a dark comedic tone as the misunderstandings escalate, with the "villains" being the victims of circumstance. Both films also involve drug smugglers and criminals pursuing the protagonists, adding another layer of conflict. Ultimately, the truth is revealed, and the innocent characters are vindicated, though not without significant loss of life due to the spiraling misunderstandings.
Grizzly II: Revenge
Both "Cocaine Bear" and "Grizzly II: Revenge" center around a rampaging bear that becomes aggressive and violent after ingesting a foreign substance - cocaine in the former, and the scent of blood after being wounded by a poacher in the latter. The bear goes on a killing spree, attacking and slaughtering humans in its path, including hikers, rangers, and other characters. The plots follow the efforts of authorities and other characters to locate and stop the bear before it causes further harm, leading to a climactic confrontation where the bear is ultimately killed. Both movies explore themes of human encroachment on nature, the consequences of human actions on wildlife, and the primal power and ferocity of bears when provoked. The bear's rampage serves as a force of nature unleashed, driven by external factors beyond its control, paralleling the bear's drug-fueled aggression in "Cocaine Bear" and its instinctual quest for revenge in "Grizzly II".