Top 10 Horror Films Set in Africa

Description: While set in Haiti, the film delves into voodoo practices with roots in West African traditions, exploring themes of possession and the supernatural.

Fact: The movie is based on a book by Wade Davis, who studied the use of drugs in Haitian voodoo practices, which have connections to African rituals.

Description: Based on a Stephen King story, this film features a possessed laundry machine, but its setting in a small African-American community adds a cultural layer to the horror.

Fact: The film was directed by Tobe Hooper, known for "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," bringing his unique horror style to this adaptation.

Description: This film, while not strictly a horror, involves real-life man-eating lions in Kenya, creating a terrifying atmosphere with its depiction of nature's brutality.

Fact: The lions in the film were based on the real Tsavo maneaters, whose story has inspired numerous tales of horror and survival.

Description: Set in Louisiana, the film explores hoodoo, a practice with strong African roots, involving rituals and spells that lead to horrifying consequences.

Fact: The film was shot on location in New Orleans, enhancing its authenticity with real voodoo practitioners as consultants.

Description: While primarily set in America, the film's antagonists are from Africa, bringing a cultural element of revenge and justice that resonates with African themes of retribution.

Fact: The remake was directed by Dennis Iliadis, who brought a fresh perspective to the original 1972 film by Wes Craven.

Description: Set in Burkina Faso, this film follows a British engineer who must navigate through a zombie-infested landscape to reach safety, showcasing the harsh African terrain and the relentless nature of the undead.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Burkina Faso, providing an authentic backdrop to the story. It also features a unique blend of African and Western horror elements.

Description: Although set in India, it continues the narrative from "The Dead," with a British soldier facing a zombie apocalypse, reflecting the interconnectedness of African and Indian horror themes.

Fact: The film was shot in India, but its narrative ties back to the African setting of the first film, creating a unique horror franchise.

Description: Although not entirely set in Africa, the film's climax takes place in Sweden, but it draws heavily on African folklore with its depiction of a malevolent entity known as Jötnar, which has roots in African mythology.

Fact: The creature design was inspired by various mythologies, including African folklore, to create a unique and terrifying antagonist.

Description: While not a traditional horror film, it features intense battle scenes and the supernatural elements of African folklore, making it a compelling watch for horror enthusiasts.

Fact: The film is inspired by the real-life Agojie warriors of the Dahomey Kingdom, showcasing African history with a touch of the supernatural.

Description: This classic film explores the clash between Western medicine and African traditional healing practices, with a twist of horror as the protagonist encounters supernatural forces.

Fact: The film was one of the first to portray African culture in a horror context, albeit through a colonial lens.