Factories, with their vast, often labyrinthine structures, provide the perfect backdrop for horror films. These settings, filled with machinery, darkness, and isolation, create an atmosphere ripe for suspense and terror. This curated list of 10 horror movies set in factories will take you on a thrilling journey through the dark corners of industrial settings, where the mundane becomes terrifying. Whether it's the eerie silence of an abandoned plant or the relentless noise of machinery, these films use the factory environment to amplify fear and suspense, offering a unique horror experience for fans of the genre.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Description: The infamous slaughterhouse setting of this classic horror film can be seen as a type of factory, where human lives are processed.
Fact: The film was shot on a very low budget, using real animal bones and props to create its chilling atmosphere.


Saw (2004)
Description: While not set in a traditional factory, the film's use of industrial, abandoned locations and the concept of a "game" played out in these settings gives it a factory-like feel.
Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days, with many of the traps and sets built by the crew themselves.


The Devil's Rejects (2005)
Description: Although not set in a factory, the film's climax takes place in an abandoned amusement park, which shares the eerie, industrial vibe of a factory.
Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its graphic violence.


The Descent (2005)
Description: While primarily set in caves, the film's claustrophobic setting and the industrial feel of the cave system evoke the feeling of being trapped in a factory.
Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in Scotland, adding to the authenticity of the setting.


The Hills Have Eyes (2006)
Description: While primarily set in the desert, the film's use of abandoned mines and industrial settings adds a factory-like horror element.
Fact: The film is a remake of Wes Craven's 1977 original, updating the horror for a modern audience.


The Collector (2009)
Description: A burglar breaks into a house only to find himself trapped with a sadistic killer who uses the house like a factory of torture.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be a prequel to the Saw franchise but evolved into its own standalone horror story.


The Ruins (2008)
Description: The film's setting in an abandoned Mayan temple, with its vine-covered ruins, evokes the feeling of an overgrown, forgotten factory.
Fact: The film was based on the novel by Scott Smith, who also wrote the screenplay.


The Machine Girl (2008)
Description: This Japanese splatter film features a high school girl seeking revenge in a factory setting, where she faces off against a gang with mechanical weapons.
Fact: Known for its over-the-top gore and action, the film has become a cult classic in the horror genre.


The Factory (2012)
Description: A chilling tale of a serial killer who uses an abandoned factory as his lair, trapping his victims in a nightmarish game of cat and mouse.
Fact: The film was shot in a real, abandoned factory in Hamilton, Ontario, adding to its gritty, authentic feel.


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: While not set in a traditional factory, the film's setting in a morgue, which can be considered a "factory" of death, brings a unique twist to the horror genre with its eerie atmosphere.
Fact: The film was praised for its suspenseful build-up and the chilling performance of Olwen Kelly as Jane Doe.
