Bunkers have long been a staple in cinema, symbolizing both refuge and entrapment. These films explore themes of survival, isolation, and the human psyche under extreme conditions. From post-apocalyptic scenarios to psychological thrillers, this curated list offers a deep dive into the world beneath the surface, providing viewers with a unique perspective on humanity's resilience and fragility.

Panic Room (2002)
Description: A mother and daughter hide in their home's panic room during a home invasion, showcasing the bunker as a place of safety and confinement.
Fact: The film was shot in a real house in New York, with the panic room built specifically for the movie.


The Descent (2005)
Description: While not strictly about a bunker, this film features a group of women trapped in an underground cave system, facing both external and internal horrors.
Fact: The film has two different endings, one for the UK and one for the US release.


The Road (2009)
Description: While not entirely set in a bunker, it features scenes where characters seek shelter in underground locations, reflecting on survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
Fact: The film was shot in various locations to simulate a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape.


The Colony (2013)
Description: In a post-apocalyptic ice age, survivors live in underground bunkers, facing the harsh realities of their new environment.
Fact: The film was shot in a real abandoned mine in Canada, providing a chilling backdrop.


10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
Description: A woman wakes up in an underground bunker after a car crash, told by her captor that the outside world is uninhabitable due to an unspecified disaster.
Fact: Initially conceived as a standalone film, it was later incorporated into the Cloverfield universe.


The Divide (2011)
Description: After a nuclear attack, survivors seek refuge in an underground bunker, only to face internal conflicts and the harsh realities of their new world.
Fact: The film was shot in a real bunker in Montreal, adding authenticity to the setting.


The Day After (1983)
Description: This TV movie shows the aftermath of a nuclear war, with scenes in bunkers highlighting the struggle for survival and the human cost of conflict.
Fact: It was one of the most-watched TV movies of all time, influencing public opinion on nuclear war.


The Bunker (2001)
Description: Set in the last days of WWII, this film follows German soldiers in a bunker, dealing with paranoia and the psychological effects of war.
Fact: The movie was inspired by real-life accounts of soldiers in bunkers during the final days of the Third Reich.


The Shelter (2015)
Description: A family takes refuge in a bunker during a mysterious event, only to find that the real threat might be within their own group.
Fact: The film was shot in a real bunker, enhancing the authenticity of the setting.


The Bunker (2014)
Description: A different film with the same title, this one follows a group of soldiers in a bunker during the Battle of Stalingrad, exploring themes of fear and survival.
Fact: The film uses a lot of practical effects to simulate the claustrophobic environment of a bunker.
