10 Mystical Films About Vanishing Colonies

Description: M. Night Shyamalan's thriller about a secluded 19th-century village whose inhabitants live in fear of creatures in the surrounding woods. The film's twist ending reveals the true nature of their isolation, making it a unique take on the theme of a 'lost' community.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed village set in Pennsylvania, which was later dismantled.

Description: In a dystopian future, clones live in a facility believing they are survivors of a contamination. The mystery of their true purpose and the 'disappearance' of those selected for 'the Island' ties into the theme of lost colonies.

Fact: The film features a futuristic setting with high-tech special effects, showcasing the world of the clones.

Description: An American woman travels to Russia to find her birth parents, only to discover an abandoned village with a dark secret. The film's eerie setting and the mystery of the vanished villagers fit well with the theme.

Fact: The film was shot in Bulgaria, standing in for Russia, to capture the desolate atmosphere.

Description: Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this film follows survivors living in underground bunkers who must venture out to find a lost colony. The eerie atmosphere and the mystery of what happened to the vanished group make it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, and features a unique set design that mimics the claustrophobic feel of living underground.

Description: Another film titled "The Colony" but with a different plot, this one involves a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world who discover another colony has vanished. The search for answers leads to chilling revelations.

Fact: The film was shot in a unique location, an abandoned mine, to give an authentic feel to the underground setting.

Description: This film, also titled "The Colony," focuses on survivors living in an underground bunker after a global catastrophe. Their discovery of another colony's disappearance leads to a suspenseful investigation.

Fact: The film's setting in a post-apocalyptic world adds to the eerie atmosphere of isolation and mystery.

Description: While primarily a comedy-adventure, this film involves a search for a lost city in the jungle, echoing the theme of mysterious disappearances and hidden civilizations.

Fact: The film stars Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, blending humor with the adventure of finding a lost city.

Description: Based on true events, this film follows British explorer Percy Fawcett into the Amazon jungle in search of a lost civilization. While not a colony in the traditional sense, the disappearance of Fawcett and his team adds a layer of mystery akin to lost colonies.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Colombia, providing an authentic backdrop to the story of exploration and disappearance.

Description: This film is set in Chile during the 1973 coup d'état, where a young couple infiltrates a secretive sect known as Colonia Dignidad to rescue a kidnapped activist. The sect's isolation and the mystery surrounding its activities make it a fitting addition.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events, and the sect depicted was a real-life German sect in Chile.

Description: A documentary exploring the mystery of the Roanoke Colony, which disappeared in the late 16th century. It delves into various theories about what might have happened to the settlers.

Fact: The film includes interviews with historians and archaeologists who have studied the Roanoke mystery.