10 Fantasy Films Set in Military Bases

Description: Set in the 1930s, this film features a mysterious vigilante with supernatural powers who uses a military base as part of his operations against crime.

Fact: Alec Baldwin's character, Lamont Cranston, was originally a radio character from the 1930s, known for his ability to cloud men's minds.

Description: While not set in a traditional military base, the film features an ancient Egyptian curse that affects a group of explorers and soldiers, blending fantasy with military themes.

Fact: Brendan Fraser performed many of his own stunts, including the famous scene where he is dragged by a horse.

Description: This prequel to "The Mummy" series shows the rise of Mathayus, who infiltrates a military base to overthrow an evil ruler, with elements of fantasy and mythology.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his feature film debut in this movie, which helped launch his acting career.

Description: Riddick, a fugitive, finds himself on a planet where the military base is under siege by the Necromongers, a race of religious zealots with supernatural powers.

Fact: The film expanded the universe of the original "Pitch Black," introducing new races and a more complex mythology.

Description: This film brings together literary characters in a steampunk setting, with a military base serving as a strategic point in their battle against a common enemy.

Fact: Sean Connery, who played Allan Quatermain, was so disappointed with the film that he retired from acting after its release.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this film features a military base as a refuge during a global weather catastrophe, with elements of supernatural weather phenomena.

Fact: The film's special effects were so convincing that they were used in a weather report in China to illustrate the effects of climate change.

Description: A creature emerges from the Han River, leading to a military response, and the film explores themes of family, duty, and the supernatural in a military context.

Fact: This South Korean film was a massive hit, becoming one of the highest-grossing films in South Korea's history.

Description: In this adaptation of the beloved animated series, the Fire Nation's military base serves as a hub for their quest to conquer the world, while Aang, the last Airbender, must master all four elements to restore balance.

Fact: The film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan, known for his twist endings, but this movie was met with significant criticism for its casting and adaptation choices.

Description: After an alien invasion in Moscow, survivors take refuge in a military base, where they must use their wits and newfound abilities to survive an invisible enemy.

Fact: The film was shot in Moscow, giving it an authentic Russian setting, and it features a unique take on the alien invasion genre with its invisible attackers.

Description: While primarily an adventure film, it features a military expedition into the Amazon, where explorers encounter fantastical elements and lost civilizations.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who disappeared while searching for a mythical city in the Amazon.