10 Adventure Films Set in Underground Cities

Description: An adventurer searches for a legendary treasure in the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, which includes navigating through underground tunnels and chambers. The film captures the thrill of exploration in hidden, underground spaces.

Fact: The film is noted for its location shooting at Machu Picchu, providing an authentic backdrop for its adventure.

Description: While not exclusively underground, the protagonist travels to the future where he explores a subterranean world inhabited by the Morlocks. This film blends time travel with underground adventure elements.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1960 film based on H.G. Wells' novel, with significant changes to the plot and setting.

Description: Scientists embark on a mission to drill to the Earth's core to restart its rotation, which has stopped, causing catastrophic events. While not entirely underground, the journey to the core itself is an adventure through the planet's layers.

Fact: The film features a unique concept of traveling to the Earth's core, which is scientifically implausible but thrilling to watch.

Description: A modern adaptation of Jules Verne's classic, where explorers find a passage to the Earth's center, encountering dinosaurs and other wonders. The film's setting in the Earth's interior makes it a quintessential underground adventure.

Fact: The film uses 3D technology to enhance the viewer's experience of the underground world.

Description: A team of divers explores a newly discovered underwater cave system, only to encounter ancient creatures that have evolved in isolation. This film combines elements of horror and adventure, set in the depths of an underground world.

Fact: The underwater scenes were filmed in real cave systems in Romania, providing a realistic backdrop for the movie's setting.

Description: A group of women venture into an uncharted cave system for an adventure, only to find themselves trapped with monstrous creatures. The film's setting in the claustrophobic caves adds to the tension and fear, making it a perfect fit for this underground adventure theme.

Fact: The film was shot in real caves in the UK, enhancing its authenticity. It also has a sequel, "The Descent Part 2," released in

Description: A team of explorers delves into the catacombs beneath Paris to find the Philosopher's Stone, facing both physical and psychological horrors. The film uses the real catacombs as a backdrop, blending adventure with supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual Paris Catacombs, which adds to the eerie atmosphere. It also explores themes from alchemy and the occult.

Description: An expedition into the mountains of Asia uncovers a lost civilization living underground, ruled by a race of albino mutants. This classic sci-fi film explores themes of isolation and survival in an underground setting.

Fact: The film was one of the first to depict a subterranean civilization, influencing many later works in the genre.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, the city of Ember is the last refuge for humanity, built underground with a limited supply of resources. The film follows two teenagers who discover the city's secrets and attempt to save their community from darkness.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Jeanne DuPrau. The city's design was inspired by the works of Jules Verne and the architecture of the Paris Catacombs.

Description: Based on real events, this film follows British explorer Percy Fawcett into the Amazon jungle in search of a lost city, which includes exploring ancient underground structures. While not entirely underground, the film's exploration theme fits well with the collection.

Fact: The film is based on the non-fiction book by David Grann, detailing the real-life expeditions of Fawcett.