Top 10 Horror Films Set in the Tropics

Description: A documentary film crew in the Amazon jungle encounters a giant anaconda and a ruthless snake hunter. The lush, dense jungle setting adds to the suspense and the feeling of being trapped with a monstrous predator.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a much darker, R-rated movie, but it was toned down to a PG-13 rating to attract a broader audience.

Description: While not strictly a horror film, this thriller set in a hidden paradise in Thailand explores the dark side of utopia, with elements of psychological horror and the dangers of isolation in a tropical setting.

Fact: The film was inspired by Alex Garland's novel of the same name, and it features a young Leonardo DiCaprio in one of his early roles.

Description: Set in the swamps of Louisiana, this film blends Southern Gothic with voodoo horror, where the tropical-like environment adds to the eerie atmosphere of the old plantation house.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, and the house used for the plantation was actually a set built specifically for the movie.

Description: Although primarily set in caves, the film begins in the lush, green Appalachian Mountains, where the horror of the underground world contrasts with the beauty above. The tropical-like setting at the start sets the stage for the descent into darkness.

Fact: The film has two different endings, one for the UK and one for the US, with the latter being more optimistic.

Description: A group of friends on vacation in Mexico stumbles upon an ancient Mayan temple, only to find themselves trapped by a deadly vine with a taste for human flesh. The tropical setting amplifies the isolation and the horror of their predicament.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay. The vines in the movie were created using a combination of real plants and CGI.

Description: A group of activists crash-land in the Amazon rainforest and are captured by a cannibalistic tribe. The film uses the dense, tropical jungle to create a sense of inescapable doom.

Fact: Directed by Eli Roth, the film pays homage to the controversial cannibal films of the 1970s and 80s.

Description: Although not set in a traditional tropical environment, the film's setting in the Egyptian desert, with its oppressive heat and ancient curses, provides a similar sense of isolation and horror.

Fact: The film was shot in Morocco, using real pyramids and a specially constructed set for the interior scenes.

Description: Set in New England, the film's use of the dense, almost tropical-like forest to create an atmosphere of isolation and supernatural dread makes it a unique addition to this list.

Fact: The film uses authentic 17th-century English dialects, adding to the eerie, otherworldly feel of the setting.

Description: This film, while more of an adventure, delves into the psychological horror of the Amazon jungle, where the protagonist's obsession with finding a lost city leads to madness and despair.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who disappeared in the Amazon in

Description: While set in the Scandinavian wilderness, the film's use of dense, almost tropical-like forests to create an atmosphere of dread and isolation makes it a fitting inclusion.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Adam Nevill, and it was shot in Romania to replicate the Swedish setting.