Top 10 Thrillers About Secret Labs

Description: A team of scientists race against time to contain an alien microorganism that has wiped out an entire town. This film is a classic example of a thriller centered around a secret lab dealing with biohazards.

Fact: The film was based on Michael Crichton's novel of the same name, which he wrote while still in medical school.

Description: After waking from a coma, a schoolteacher gains the ability to see the future, including a vision of a politician causing a nuclear holocaust. This film, while not directly about a lab, deals with the consequences of secret government projects.

Fact: Stephen King wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of his own novel.

Description: A scientist's experiment with teleportation goes horribly wrong when a fly enters the telepod with him, leading to a grotesque transformation. This film is a classic example of body horror and the dangers of unchecked scientific ambition.

Fact: The film was remade from the 1958 original, with significant changes to the plot and character development.

Description: A scientist becomes invisible due to an experimental serum, but his newfound power leads to madness and murder. This film examines the psychological effects of invisibility and the ethical boundaries of science.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "The Invisible Man" by H.G. Wells.

Description: In a seemingly utopian facility, clones are bred for organ harvesting, but when one clone discovers the truth, he embarks on a perilous escape. This film is a thrilling exploration of identity, freedom, and the ethics of human cloning.

Fact: The film was inspired by several sources including the novel "Brave New World" and the film "Logan's Run."

Description: After a military plane crashes, releasing a biological weapon, a small town's residents turn into homicidal maniacs. This film showcases the chaos and horror that can ensue from a secret government experiment gone awry.

Fact: It is a remake of George A. Romero's 1973 film of the same name.

Description: Participants in a psychological experiment simulating prison life find the situation spiraling out of control. Although not about a secret lab, it explores the dark side of human nature under controlled conditions.

Fact: This is an American remake of the German film "Das Experiment."

Description: Two genetic engineers create a new organism, which evolves into a creature with human traits, leading to unforeseen consequences. This film delves into the moral implications of genetic manipulation and the hubris of playing God.

Fact: The creature Dren was played by both a male and female actor at different stages of its development.

Description: A group of friends unwittingly become part of a secret government experiment involving ancient gods and horror tropes. This film cleverly subverts horror conventions while revealing a hidden lab's role in controlling supernatural forces.

Fact: Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard wrote the screenplay, with Goddard directing.

Description: A group of researchers bring a dead subject back to life, only to discover that the resurrection comes with terrifying side effects. This film explores themes of life, death, and the supernatural consequences of tampering with the natural order.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Reawakening."