Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars vs The Drowned

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 5.5/10 for The Drowned). Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars is the older of the two (2009 against 2025). Both are horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars posterDoctor Who: The Waters of Mars2009 VS The Drowned posterThe Drowned2025
Doctor Who: The Waters of MarsThe Drowned
Audience score★ 7.9/10★ 5.5/10
Year20092025
Length1h 2m–
GenresAdventure, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, TV MovieHorror, Mystery
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorGraeme HarperSamuel Clemens
Main castLindsay Duncan, David Tennant, Gemma Chan, Michael Goldsmith, Sharon Duncan-BrewsterLara Lemon, Alan Calton, Lily Catalifo, Dominic Vulliamy, Corrinne Wicks

Synopsis

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

In a Mars base, the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe, knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.

The Drowned

The Drowned follows three thieves who have just stolen a priceless painting and arrive at a secluded safe house by the sea, only to discover their fourth accomplice is missing. They must question whether one of them was responsible for her disappearance, or if the blame lies with a more sinister presence lurking in the deep water below.

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