This curated list of horror movies focuses on the unique and often overlooked theme of paratroopers encountering supernatural or horrifying events. These films blend the adrenaline of military operations with the suspense and fear of horror, offering a unique cinematic experience. Whether it's haunted battlefields or mysterious missions gone wrong, these movies provide a thrilling mix of action and terror, appealing to fans of both genres.

The Dead Zone (1983)
Description: While not exclusively about paratroopers, it features a teacher with psychic abilities who was once a paratrooper, dealing with visions of horror.
Fact: Based on Stephen King's novel, the film was directed by David Cronenberg, known for his horror films.


The Keep (1983)
Description: German paratroopers in WWII Romania awaken an ancient evil in a fortress, leading to supernatural horror.
Fact: The film was based on a novel by F. Paul Wilson and features a score by Tangerine Dream.


Dog Soldiers (2002)
Description: A squad of British paratroopers on a training mission in the Scottish Highlands encounters werewolves, leading to a desperate fight for survival.
Fact: The film was initially conceived as a werewolf version of "Aliens." The director, Neil Marshall, used real military personnel for authenticity.


The Lost Battalion (2001)
Description: Although primarily a war film, it includes elements of psychological horror as a battalion of paratroopers faces isolation and fear.
Fact: The film is based on the true story of the 77th Infantry Division during WWI.


The Forgotten (2004)
Description: While not about paratroopers, it features a mother whose son was a paratrooper, dealing with mysterious disappearances and memory loss.
Fact: The film's plot twist was a major talking point among viewers.


The Descent (2005)
Description: While not directly about paratroopers, the film features a group of women, including a former paratrooper, who face cave-dwelling creatures during a spelunking trip.
Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in the UK, adding to the claustrophobic atmosphere.


The Descent: Part 2 (2009)
Description: Continuing from the first film, this sequel involves a rescue team, including paratroopers, facing the same cave-dwelling creatures.
Fact: The film was shot in the same cave system as the original, maintaining continuity in setting.


The Dead (2010)
Description: A group of paratroopers in Africa must navigate through a zombie-infested landscape to reach safety.
Fact: Filmed in Burkina Faso, it was one of the first zombie films set in Africa.


The Objective (2008)
Description: A CIA operative leads a team of paratroopers into Afghanistan to investigate mysterious phenomena, blending military action with horror elements.
Fact: The film was shot in Morocco to simulate the Afghan landscape.


The Bunker (2001)
Description: A group of German paratroopers in WWII find themselves in a bunker with a malevolent presence, leading to psychological horror.
Fact: The film was shot in an actual WWII bunker in Germany, enhancing the eerie setting.
