Fear Of Flying: 5 Horror Movies Set On Airplanes

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The setting defines so much of a horror film's aesthetic, just moving a concept from one venue to another can radically change a story. Some horror films have become famous for ruining beloved locations, from the beach to the shower, to a sleepy small town.

There are a wide variety of films that take place in enclosed spaces, but something about a long-haul flight makes a great setting for horror movie moments. Perhaps the most famous horror story on a plane is the iconic «Nightmare at 20,000 Feet» episode of The Twilight Zone. Shatner's earnest panic at seeing a horrendous beast on the wing of the airplane has left a mark on pop culture forever. These plane-based horror films tell a variety of stories in the same setting.

This Long Forgotten Sequel To An Oscar Nominated Film Is Truly Terrifying

The plot is in the title for this classic Samuel L. Jackson vehicle. It isn't good, but it is one of the most recognizable films in modern history. The set-up, if there can be claimed to be one, concerns an attempted assassination on a 747 which, for some reason, is executed via countless venomous snakes. Director David R. Ellis is also the director of the second and fourth films in the well-known Final Destination franchise.

The film had an interesting journey to production. First-time screenwriter David Dalessandro started with a story called Venom, about a single snake loose in an airplane. The film went through multiple drafts, most of which amounted to adding additional snakes. After the studio acquired the film and retitled it, hype began mounting online. Though it's mostly known for one iconic Samuel L. Jackson line, this comical schlock is still worth watching.

Perhaps the most underrated horror film of last year, Peter