Horror Films About Pilots and Aviators

Description: While not exclusively about aviation, the film features a pivotal scene where the protagonist has a vision of a plane crash, adding a horror element to the narrative.

Fact: The film was directed by David Cronenberg, known for his work in body horror.

Description: Although primarily about alien abductions, the film includes scenes of a pilot experiencing terrifying visions and events, tying into the theme of pilots encountering the unknown.

Fact: The movie claims to be based on actual case studies, though this has been widely debated.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, the tension and suspense of a plane losing control due to a mysterious force provide a thrilling, horror-like experience.

Fact: The film was shot in Canada, and features real-life pilot Elie Samaha in a cameo role.

Description: This film isn't strictly horror, but the survival story of a group of men after their plane crashes in the Sahara desert has elements of psychological horror and tension that make it a fitting inclusion.

Fact: The film was remade in 2004 with Dennis Quaid and Tyrese Gibson. The original film's plane wreckage was left in the desert and can still be seen today.

Description: This horror film centers around passengers on a flight who encounter supernatural events after the death of a passenger, turning their journey into a nightmare.

Fact: The film was directed by Takashi Shimizu, known for his work on the "Ju-on: The Grudge" series.

Description: Based on Stephen King's novella, this miniseries follows passengers on a flight who wake up to find most of their fellow travelers have vanished, leading to a terrifying discovery about time and space.

Fact: The film was shot in Bangor, Maine, where Stephen King resides, and features a cameo by King himself.

Description: An episode from the iconic series, where a commercial airliner inadvertently travels back in time, facing the horror of being unable to return to their own era.

Fact: This episode was one of the most expensive produced for the original series, due to the extensive special effects required.

Description: A TV movie where passengers on a flight face a series of mysterious and deadly events, leading to a climax of terror.

Fact: The film was one of the first to explore the idea of a hijacking gone wrong, predating many similar themes in later films.

Description: Based on true events, this film tells the story of a haunted plane where the spirits of deceased crew members appear to the new crew, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The real Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crash inspired this film, and parts of the wreckage were used in the movie.

Description: A classic episode where a man on a plane sees a gremlin on the wing, leading to a psychological horror experience as he tries to convince others of the danger.

Fact: This episode was remade for the 1983 film "Twilight Zone: The Movie," with John Lithgow in the lead role.