Fantasy Films Inspired by Video Games

Description: Although not directly based on a video game, this film captures the spirit of arcade games with its story of a teenager who becomes a real-life starfighter after mastering an arcade game.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI for its space battle scenes. It inspired many video game adaptations with its theme of ordinary people becoming heroes through gaming.

Description: This cult classic brings the brutal fighting game to life, where warriors from Earthrealm must fight in a tournament to prevent the evil sorcerer Shang Tsung from conquering the world.

Fact: The film's fight choreography was heavily influenced by the game's moves, with actors training for months. It was one of the first films to use CGI for special effects in fight scenes.

Description: Based on the survival horror game, this film follows Alice, who wakes up with amnesia in a secret facility where a deadly virus has turned the staff into zombies.

Fact: Milla Jovovich, who plays Alice, became synonymous with the franchise, starring in multiple sequels. The film's director, Paul W.S. Anderson, also wrote and produced several entries in the series.

Description: A team of space marines is sent to investigate a disturbance on Mars, where they encounter demonic creatures, directly inspired by the game's first-person shooter gameplay.

Fact: The film includes a first-person perspective sequence, mimicking the game's viewpoint. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in one of his early action roles.

Description: This adaptation of the classic video game series follows a rogue prince who teams up with a mysterious princess to stop an evil vizier from using the Sands of Time to conquer the world.

Fact: The film's time manipulation scenes were inspired by the game's mechanics, requiring complex choreography. Jake Gyllenhaal underwent extensive physical training to perform the acrobatic stunts.

Description: This film is a direct adaptation of the iconic "World of Warcraft" game, bringing the epic battle between humans and orcs to the big screen. It captures the essence of the game's lore with stunning visuals and a compelling narrative.

Fact: Duncan Jones, the director, is a self-professed gamer, which influenced his decision to adapt this game into a film. The film was shot in Vancouver, which was transformed into the game's mythical landscapes.

Description: Lara Croft, the iconic video game heroine, embarks on her first adventure to find her father and solve the mystery of an ancient tomb, facing numerous dangers along the way.

Fact: Alicia Vikander, who plays Lara Croft, did most of her own stunts, including climbing and combat sequences. The film was shot in South Africa, doubling for various global locations.

Description: Based on the popular video game series, this film follows a descendant of a secret society of assassins who uses a device to relive his ancestor's memories to uncover a historical conspiracy.

Fact: The film features a unique blend of live-action and CGI to recreate the parkour and combat from the game. Michael Fassbender, who stars as the lead, also co-produced the film.

Description: While not a video game adaptation, this film features a magical board game that transports players into a video game-like world, blending fantasy with the interactive elements of gaming.

Fact: The film revitalized the franchise with its humorous take on video game tropes. Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart's comedic chemistry was a highlight of the movie.

Description: A mother searches for her adopted daughter in the eerie, fog-shrouded town of Silent Hill, encountering nightmarish creatures and uncovering dark secrets.

Fact: The film uses practical effects alongside CGI to create the game's iconic fog and creatures. The town of Silent Hill was recreated in Canada for the film.