Horror Films Set in Lost Worlds

Description: This sequel to "Jurassic Park" takes viewers to a second island full of dinosaurs, where a team faces numerous dangers, including a pack of velociraptors. The film's setting in a lost world teeming with prehistoric life makes it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was the first to use animatronics and CGI to bring dinosaurs to life on such a large scale. It also introduced the concept of a second island, Isla Sorna, which was not in the original novel.

Description: Peter Jackson's remake of the classic tale transports viewers to Skull Island, a place where time has stood still, and where Kong, the giant ape, rules. The film's exploration of this lost world, filled with prehistoric creatures, adds a horror element to the adventure.

Fact: The film used over 1,000 crew members, making it one of the largest film productions ever. It also won three Academy Awards for its visual effects.

Description: A hospice nurse discovers a hidden room in an old Louisiana mansion where voodoo rituals were once performed, leading to supernatural horrors. The film's setting in an isolated, mysterious mansion adds to the eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, utilizing many historic locations to enhance its creepy setting.

Description: A group of women venture into an uncharted cave system, only to find themselves trapped with bloodthirsty creatures. The claustrophobic setting and the unknown depths of the cave system make it a terrifying lost world.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in the UK, adding to its authenticity. It also has an alternate ending in the UK version, which is darker than the US release.

Description: After a mysterious mist envelops a small town, residents are trapped in a supermarket with creatures from another dimension. The film's setting in an isolated, fog-enshrouded world adds to the horror.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from Stephen King's novella, leading to a much darker conclusion that King himself praised.

Description: Tourists in Mexico stumble upon an ancient Mayan temple, only to be trapped by a malevolent plant that feeds on human flesh. The film's setting in an isolated, overgrown ruin adds to the horror of their predicament.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay. The plant in the movie was created using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: While not traditionally a horror film, this movie's exploration of the Amazonian jungle and the search for an ancient city touches on themes of isolation and the unknown, making it an intriguing addition to this list.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who disappeared in the Amazon while searching for an ancient civilization.

Description: A team of scientists enter "The Shimmer," an area where the laws of nature are distorted, leading to horrifying mutations. The film's exploration of this mysterious zone, where reality itself is lost, fits perfectly into this theme.

Fact: The film's director, Alex Garland, also wrote the screenplay, adapting Jeff VanderMeer's novel. The movie's ending was controversial, leading to different interpretations.

Description: An archaeological team discovers an ancient pyramid in Egypt, only to be trapped inside with a malevolent entity. The film's exploration of an unknown, ancient structure adds to the horror of being lost in time.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life discovery of the Pyramid of Djedefre, which has never been fully explored.

Description: Divers explore a newly discovered cave system in Romania, only to find themselves hunted by creatures that have evolved in the darkness. The film's setting in an unexplored cave system adds to the horror of the unknown.

Fact: The underwater scenes were filmed in a real cave system in Mexico, providing an authentic backdrop for the film's tension.