10 Adventure Films Set in Underground Cities

Description: An adventurer searches for a legendary treasure in the ruins of Machu Picchu, leading him into the depths of an ancient Incan city. This film combines adventure with historical intrigue.

Fact: The film was shot on location at Machu Picchu, providing authentic visuals of the underground ruins.

Description: While not entirely set underground, the protagonist's journey to the future includes a visit to the subterranean world of the Morlocks, offering a chilling adventure beneath the surface.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Special Effects.

Description: The sequel to "Planet of the Apes," where astronauts discover a mutant human society living underground, worshipping an atomic bomb. This film explores the depths of human (and ape) nature in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Fact: The film ends with the destruction of Earth, making it one of the most controversial endings in the franchise.

Description: A team of scientists and astronauts embark on a mission to drill to the Earth's core to restart its rotation, which has stopped, threatening life on the surface. This film showcases the ultimate underground adventure with its high-stakes plot.

Fact: The film features a scene where the team travels through the Earth's mantle, which is scientifically inaccurate but visually spectacular.

Description: Based on Jules Verne's classic novel, this film follows a group of explorers who venture into an Icelandic volcano to find the center of the Earth, encountering prehistoric creatures and stunning landscapes along the way.

Fact: The film was shot in 3D, making it one of the early adopters of modern 3D technology in cinema.

Description: A team of divers explores an underwater cave system in Romania, only to encounter ancient creatures. This film combines the thrill of cave diving with the horror of the unknown.

Fact: The film was shot in real underwater caves, adding to its authenticity.

Description: A group of women go on a spelunking adventure in the Appalachian Mountains, only to find themselves trapped in a cave system with terrifying creatures. This film blends horror with the adventure of exploring underground labyrinths.

Fact: The film uses practical effects for the creatures, making them more realistic and terrifying. It also has a sequel, "The Descent Part

Description: This serial follows a radio station owner who discovers an underground empire beneath his ranch, blending science fiction with the adventure of exploring hidden worlds.

Fact: It was one of the first films to use the concept of an underground civilization in a science fiction context.

Description: An archaeological expedition in the Middle East discovers an ancient civilization living underground, ruled by a race of albino mutants. This classic B-movie provides a quirky take on underground adventures.

Fact: The film was one of the first to explore the concept of subterranean civilizations in cinema.

Description: In this post-apocalyptic adventure, two teenagers must find a way out of the underground city of Ember before its generator fails, plunging the city into darkness. The film captures the essence of adventure in a subterranean setting with its intricate city design and the race against time.

Fact: The film was adapted from Jeanne DuPrau's novel of the same name. The city of Ember was constructed on a soundstage in Belfast, Northern Ireland.