Explore the Unknown: Top 10 Sci-Fi Films About Portals

Description: A group of strangers wake up in a mysterious cube-shaped room with portals leading to other rooms, some of which are deadly traps. They must navigate this labyrinth to escape.

Fact: The film was made on a budget of just $365,000, yet it has become a cult classic. The entire movie was shot in a single room, with the set being reconfigured for different scenes.

Description: In this mind-bending thriller, a man discovers that his reality is actually a computer simulation, and he uses portals to navigate between different simulated worlds.

Fact: The film explores themes similar to "The Matrix," released the same year, but with a focus on virtual reality. It was based on the novel "Simulacron-3" by Daniel F. Galouye.

Description: Neo continues his journey, using portals to navigate between the real world and the Matrix, facing new challenges and discovering more about the nature of his reality.

Fact: The film features one of the most expensive car chases ever filmed, costing around $

Description: A man discovers he has multiple versions of himself in parallel universes, and he must travel through portals to stop his evil counterpart from killing all his other selves to gain ultimate power.

Fact: Jet Li performed all his own stunts, showcasing his martial arts prowess. The film's concept of multiple versions of oneself was inspired by quantum physics.

Description: Evan Treborn can travel back in time through blackouts, which act as portals to his past, trying to change events to improve his life, only to find that every change has unintended consequences.

Fact: The film was initially rated NC-17 due to its disturbing content, but it was edited to receive an R rating. Ashton Kutcher lost 17 pounds for his role to portray the character's physical and mental deterioration.

Description: Coraline finds a hidden door in her new home that leads to an alternate version of her life, where everything seems perfect, but she soon discovers the dark truth behind this portal to another world.

Fact: The film was the first stop-motion animation to be shot entirely in stereoscopic 3D. It took over 18 months to create the puppets and sets.

Description: Four siblings stumble upon a magical wardrobe that serves as a portal to the fantastical world of Narnia, where they must help defeat the White Witch. It's a timeless tale of adventure and magic.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, with many scenes filmed in the same locations used for "The Lord of the Rings" films. The wardrobe in the film was designed to look exactly like the one described in C.S. Lewis's book.

Description: Doctor Stephen Strange learns the mystic arts and discovers the existence of portals, which he uses to travel across dimensions and protect Earth from mystical threats. It's a visually stunning journey through the multiverse.

Fact: The film's director, Scott Derrickson, is a fan of the comic book character and wanted to stay true to the source material. The film's visual effects were nominated for an Academy Award.

Description: This modern take on the classic tale sees a group of teenagers sucked into a magical video game, navigating through a jungle world filled with dangers and portals to different levels. It's a portal adventure with a twist of comedy and action.

Fact: The film was a massive box office success, grossing over $962 million worldwide. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson improvised many of his lines, adding to the film's comedic charm.

Description: A young boy joins a group of time-traveling dwarves who use a map with portals to different historical periods, leading to a series of adventures and encounters with historical figures.

Fact: The film was directed by Terry Gilliam, known for his surreal and imaginative storytelling. It features a young Craig Warnock as Kevin, who was chosen for his natural acting ability.