Top 10 Thrillers Set on Military Bases

Description: This political thriller involves brainwashing and conspiracy, with scenes set at military bases where the manipulation and control of soldiers are central to the plot.

Fact: The film was considered controversial for its time due to its depiction of political manipulation and was remade in

Description: Set aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer, this film captures the tension of a military base at sea, where a captain's obsession with a Soviet submarine leads to a potential nuclear confrontation.

Fact: The film was one of the first to deal with the psychological effects of the Cold War on military personnel.

Description: A young hacker inadvertently accesses a military supercomputer, simulating a nuclear war scenario from a military base. The film explores the dangers of technology and military strategy.

Fact: The film influenced the creation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in the U.S.

Description: While primarily a submarine thriller, the film includes scenes at naval bases where the tension of the Cold War is palpable, and the stakes are as high as any military base scenario could offer.

Fact: The film was based on Tom Clancy's novel, and its success helped launch Clancy's career as a novelist.

Description: Set aboard a nuclear submarine, this film captures the tension of a military base underwater, where a mutiny unfolds over the decision to launch nuclear missiles. The claustrophobic setting amplifies the psychological thriller elements.

Fact: The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of submarine life and the complex moral decisions faced by the crew.

Description: A group of rogue U.S. Force Recon Marines seize control of Alcatraz Island, turning it into a makeshift military base to hold hostages and threaten San Francisco with chemical weapons. The film is a high-octane action thriller with a military base at its core.

Fact: The film's plot was inspired by real-life events involving the U.S. military and chemical weapons.

Description: This film explores the aftermath of a terrorist attack in New York City, leading to the imposition of martial law and the military taking control of the city, turning it into a virtual military base. The tension between civil liberties and national security is palpable.

Fact: The film was controversial for its depiction of the military's role in domestic affairs, sparking debates on civil rights and security measures.

Description: This film features scenes at military bases where the threat of nuclear war looms large, showcasing the tension and preparation for potential global conflict.

Fact: The film's plot was adapted from Tom Clancy's novel, focusing on the geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Russia.

Description: While not exclusively set on a military base, the film features significant scenes at a military base in the Arctic, where scientists and military personnel face the onset of a new ice age. The base becomes a critical hub for survival and rescue operations.

Fact: The movie was one of the first to use extensive CGI to depict weather phenomena, earning it a place in the annals of disaster films.

Description: This film depicts the terrifying scenario where a technical error leads to the U.S. Air Force launching a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, with scenes at military bases central to the unfolding crisis.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Dr. Strangelove," offering a more serious take on the same theme of nuclear war.