Top 10 Horror Films Set in the Wilderness

Description: Although not strictly a horror film, its harrowing depiction of a canoeing trip gone wrong in the remote Georgia wilderness has elements of psychological horror and survival. The film's infamous "dueling banjos" scene sets the tone for the ensuing terror.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Georgia, with the actors performing many of their own stunts. It was one of the first films to explore the theme of urban vs. rural conflict.

Description: A family traveling through the desert becomes stranded and is hunted by a group of cannibalistic mutants. The film's setting in the vast, desolate landscape adds to the horror of their situation.

Fact: The film was inspired by the legend of Sawney Bean, a Scottish cannibal. Wes Craven directed this film, known for his work on "A Nightmare on Elm Street."

Description: This found footage film documents three student filmmakers who venture into the Black Hills near Burkittsville, Maryland, to film a documentary about the local legend, the Blair Witch. Their journey into the woods becomes a terrifying ordeal as they lose their way and encounter inexplicable events.

Fact: The film was made on a budget of less than $60,000 and grossed over $248 million worldwide. The actors were given minimal direction to capture genuine fear.

Description: This film follows a group of women on a caving expedition that turns into a nightmare when they encounter monstrous creatures in the depths of the cave system. The claustrophobic setting and the isolation of the cave system make it a quintessential wilderness horror film.

Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in Scotland, adding to its authenticity. There are two different endings, one for the UK and one for the US.

Description: A group of friends on vacation in Mexico venture to an isolated Mayan ruin, where they are trapped by hostile locals and face a malevolent force within the ruins. The film uses the isolation and the unknown to create a sense of dread.

Fact: The film was adapted from Scott Smith's novel of the same name. The vines in the film were created using a combination of real plants and CGI.

Description: A young couple's romantic getaway to a remote lake turns into a nightmare when they encounter a group of violent teenagers. The film explores themes of class conflict and the brutality of youth in an isolated setting.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life incidents of youth violence in the UK. The ending was changed for the US release to be less bleak.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a couple on a camping trip in the Canadian wilderness where they encounter a rogue bear. The isolation and the natural threat make for a gripping survival horror.

Fact: The film was shot in Algonquin Provincial Park, where the real incident occurred. The bear was portrayed by a trained animal actor.

Description: While not set in a traditional wilderness, the film's setting in a remote morgue surrounded by a storm adds to the sense of isolation. The autopsy of an unidentified woman reveals supernatural horrors.

Fact: The film was shot in a real morgue, adding to the eerie atmosphere. The script was on the 2014 Black List, a list of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film follows a family banished from their plantation to live on the edge of an ominous forest. Supernatural forces and paranoia unravel their lives in this atmospheric horror.

Fact: The film uses authentic 17th-century English dialogue. The goat, Black Phillip, became an internet meme after the film's release.

Description: Four friends on a hiking trip in Sweden to honor their deceased friend stumble upon an ancient evil in the remote wilderness. The film uses the isolation of the forest to build tension and fear.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Adam Nevill. The creature in the film was designed by a special effects company known for their work on "Game of Thrones."