Conveyor belts, often seen as mundane industrial tools, take on a sinister role in horror cinema. This curated list showcases ten films where these mechanical devices become central to the horror narrative, offering a unique blend of suspense, fear, and industrial dread. Each film provides a different perspective on how the mundane can become terrifying, making this collection a must-watch for horror enthusiasts looking for something beyond the typical slasher or ghost story.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Description: While not directly about conveyor belts, the film features scenes where the machinery of slaughterhouses is used to terrifying effect, setting a precedent for industrial horror.
Fact: The film was shot in just 36 days, and many of the props were real, including the chainsaw.
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The Dead Zone (1983)
Description: While primarily a psychological thriller, it includes scenes where industrial machinery, including conveyor belts, plays a role in the protagonist's visions.
Fact: The film was adapted from Stephen King's novel and features Christopher Walken in the lead role.
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The Mangler (1995)
Description: Based on a Stephen King short story, this film features a possessed industrial laundry machine that uses conveyor belts to crush its victims.
Fact: The film was directed by Tobe Hooper, known for "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
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Saw (2004)
Description: In this iconic horror film, a conveyor belt is used in one of Jigsaw's deadly games, where victims must navigate a series of traps to survive.
Fact: The film was made on a budget of just $
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The Descent (2005)
Description: Although not directly about conveyor belts, the film's claustrophobic setting and the use of industrial equipment in the cave system evoke similar themes of entrapment and machinery.
Fact: The film was shot in real caves, adding to its authentic atmosphere of confinement.
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The House of the Devil (2009)
Description: While not explicitly about conveyor belts, the film's setting in an old house with hidden mechanical devices and traps evokes a similar sense of industrial horror.
Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel.
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The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: This film features a morgue with conveyor-like systems for body storage, which adds to the eerie atmosphere of the setting.
Fact: The film was praised for its suspenseful build-up and minimal use of jump scares.
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The Collector (2009)
Description: A masked killer uses a house's security system, including conveyor belts, to trap and terrorize his victims.
Fact: The film was initially conceived as a prequel to the "Saw" franchise but was later developed into its own story.
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The Machine Girl (2008)
Description: This Japanese splatter film features a protagonist who replaces her arm with a machine gun, but also includes scenes where conveyor belts are used in gruesome ways.
Fact: The film gained a cult following for its over-the-top gore and action sequences.
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The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Description: Although not about conveyor belts, the film's concept of human bodies being surgically connected in a conveyor-like fashion makes it a thematic fit.
Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its graphic content.
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