Trains, with their confined spaces and isolated routes, provide the perfect setting for horror films. This collection of 10 horror movies set on trains offers a unique blend of suspense, terror, and the eerie atmosphere of travel. Whether it's the fear of the unknown passenger or the supernatural lurking in the carriages, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat, making you think twice about your next train journey.
The Train (1964)
Description: Although primarily a war film, it includes intense scenes of sabotage and danger aboard a train, making it a gripping watch for horror fans.
Fact: The film was shot in France and used real WWII-era trains for authenticity.
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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Description: While not a traditional horror, this thriller about a hijacked subway train in New York City has elements of suspense and terror that fit the theme.
Fact: The film was remade in 2009 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta.
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The Midnight Meat Train (2008)
Description: This film, based on a short story by Clive Barker, follows a photographer who discovers a sinister secret behind a series of disappearances on a late-night subway train.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be part of a trilogy, but only this first installment was produced.
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Train to Busan (2016)
Description: A South Korean zombie thriller where passengers on a train from Seoul to Busan must fight for survival as a zombie outbreak spreads across the country.
Fact: The film was a massive hit in South Korea and has been praised for its social commentary on class division.
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The Ghost Train (1941)
Description: A classic British film where passengers are stranded at a remote railway station haunted by a spectral train that brings death to those who see it.
Fact: This film is based on the play by Arnold Ridley, who later became known for playing Private Godfrey in the TV series "Dad's Army."
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The Tunnel (2011)
Description: An Australian found-footage horror film where a journalist investigates the disappearance of homeless people in an abandoned railway tunnel.
Fact: The film was released online for free and has since gained a cult following.
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The Last Train (2006)
Description: A group of passengers on a train to London encounter a mysterious fog that turns people into monsters, leading to a fight for survival.
Fact: This film was a British TV movie, part of the "Afterlife" series.
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The Phantom Train (1927)
Description: A silent film where a train conductor is haunted by the ghost of a train that crashed years ago, leading to a series of eerie events.
Fact: This film is one of the earliest examples of horror on rails.
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The Train to Hell (1999)
Description: A group of passengers on a train find themselves in a supernatural situation where the train seems to be heading to hell itself.
Fact: The film was shot in Romania, adding to its eerie atmosphere.
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The Train of the Dead (2008)
Description: A horror anthology film where each segment is set on a different train, each with its own terrifying tale.
Fact: This film was inspired by classic horror anthologies like "Tales from the Crypt."
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