Top 10 Horror Films Set on the Equator

Description: A documentary film crew in the Amazon rainforest encounters a giant anaconda, leading to a battle for survival in the equatorial wilderness. The oppressive heat and dense jungle setting heighten the tension.

Fact: The film was shot in Brazil and Venezuela, close to the Equator. The anaconda in the movie was a combination of CGI, animatronics, and real snakes.

Description: A hospice nurse in Louisiana, near the Equator, discovers dark secrets in an old plantation house. The oppressive heat and voodoo elements create a unique horror experience.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, which has a subtropical climate similar to equatorial regions. The house used in the movie is the Felicity Plantation, known for its eerie atmosphere.

Description: A group of women go spelunking in the Appalachian Mountains, but their adventure turns into a nightmare when they encounter creatures in the caves. The setting, while not equatorial, has a similar oppressive, claustrophobic feel.

Fact: The film was shot in Scotland, but the cave system was designed to evoke a sense of being trapped in a hostile environment, much like the equatorial jungle.

Description: This film follows a group of friends whose vacation in Mexico turns into a nightmare when they stumble upon an ancient Mayan temple in the jungle. The Equator's heat and isolation amplify the terror as they are hunted by something sinister.

Fact: The film was shot in Queensland, Australia, but the setting was meant to mimic the Yucatán Peninsula, near the Equator. The plant in the movie was inspired by a real vine that can grow over 20 feet in a day.

Description: A group of student activists travel to the Amazon to save a tribe, only to find themselves captured by the very people they intended to help. The equatorial jungle becomes their prison, filled with horror and cannibalism.

Fact: Director Eli Roth was inspired by the Italian cannibal films of the '70s and '80s. The film was shot in Peru, near the Equator.

Description: An archaeological team in Egypt uncovers a pyramid that leads them into a labyrinth of terror. The equatorial-like desert setting adds to the sense of isolation and danger.

Fact: The film was shot in Morocco, which, while not on the Equator, has a similar harsh climate. The pyramid was built specifically for the movie.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows Yossi Ghinsberg's harrowing survival in the Amazon jungle after being left behind by his companions. The equatorial setting plays a crucial role in his struggle against nature.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, but the story takes place in Bolivia, near the Equator. Daniel Radcliffe underwent extensive physical training to portray Yossi.

Description: Set at a summer camp, this slasher film uses the heat and isolation of the camp, reminiscent of equatorial conditions, to create a chilling atmosphere as a disfigured caretaker seeks revenge.

Fact: The film was inspired by the urban legend of the Cropsey Maniac. It features early roles for Jason Alexander and Holly Hunter.

Description: Although not strictly a horror film, this movie delves into the psychological horror of exploration in the Amazon, near the Equator, as Percy Fawcett searches for a lost city.

Fact: The film was shot in Colombia, close to the Equator. It's based on the real-life disappearance of Fawcett and his son.

Description: Four friends on a hiking trip in Sweden encounter a malevolent presence in the dense, equatorial-like forest. The film uses the oppressive atmosphere to build suspense and horror.

Fact: While not set on the Equator, the film's setting in Sweden's dense forests mimics the equatorial environment's claustrophobic feel. It was based on a novel by Adam Nevill.