10 Sci-Fi Films Exploring the Third Reich

Description: A chilling tale where a Nazi hunter discovers a plot to clone Adolf Hitler. This thriller blends science fiction with historical elements, exploring the potential consequences of Nazi ideology persisting into the future.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Ira Levin, famous for "Rosemary's Baby."

Description: Although not strictly about the Third Reich, this film features Nazis in a Romanian fortress where they awaken an ancient evil. The blend of horror, fantasy, and the historical setting of WWII makes it a unique entry in this list.

Fact: Directed by Michael Mann, the film was a critical and commercial failure at the time but has since gained a cult following.

Description: A group of mercenaries in Eastern Europe discovers a bunker where Nazi experiments on immortality were conducted. This horror-thriller combines elements of supernatural science fiction with the backdrop of WWII.

Fact: The film was shot in Scotland, despite its Eastern European setting.

Description: A group of students on a ski trip in Norway encounter Nazi zombies. This horror-comedy uses the Third Reich's legacy in a humorous and gory fashion, making it a cult favorite.

Fact: The film was Norway's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in

Description: This French film, directed by Luc Besson, depicts a post-apocalyptic world where survivors fight for resources. While not directly about the Third Reich, its dystopian setting and themes of survival echo the aftermath of WWII.

Fact: The film has almost no dialogue, relying on visual storytelling.

Description: A psychological horror film set in the final days of WWII, where German soldiers in a bunker experience supernatural phenomena. While not strictly sci-fi, its setting and themes fit the alternate history narrative.

Fact: The film was shot in a real WWII bunker in France.

Description: In this satirical sci-fi comedy, Nazis who escaped to the moon after World War II return to Earth in 2018 to continue their quest for world domination. The film blends humor with a dark alternate history, making it a standout in this niche genre.

Fact: The film was crowdfunded, raising over €1 million from fans. It also spawned a sequel, "Iron Sky: The Coming Race."

Description: Based on Philip K. Dick's novel, this series depicts an alternate 1962 where the Axis powers won World War II. It explores the lives of people living under Nazi and Japanese rule in the divided United States, with a focus on resistance and the search for a mysterious film that shows a different reality.

Fact: The series was adapted into a TV show by Amazon, winning several awards for its production design and visual effects.

Description: Set in 1964, this film imagines a world where Nazi Germany won the war. A German detective uncovers a plot to cover up the Holocaust, leading to a tense political thriller with elements of alternate history and science fiction.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Robert Harris and was one of the first to explore this alternate history scenario in depth.

Description: In this low-budget sci-fi horror, a Nazi scientist creates a super-soldier during WWII. The film explores the concept of Nazi experimentation and the horrors of war through a fantastical lens.

Fact: The film was released directly to video and has become a cult classic among fans of B-movies.