HORROR MOVIES WITH GREAT INSTINCT TO SURVIVE
Some horror movies are not only about ghosts, jump scares, or creepy settings. Sometimes, the real horror comes from how the characters struggle to live in extreme and terrifying conditions. These movies usually trigger your own survival instinct, making you think, “what would I do if I were in their shoes?” For today’s topic, I’ll share a list of horror movies that highlight the strong instinct to survive, and maybe leave you breathless along the way.
1. The Shallows (2016)
This is a different kind of horror which plays more on the thriller side but still intense. A surfer gets trapped on a rock with a killer shark circling around. With no one nearby and limited tools, she has to figure out how to survive. This movie is simple but yet effective, and the survival instinct is super strong throughout.
Rating: 8/10
2. 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
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| 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). Source: imdb.com |
Another one that deserves to be on this list is 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). A woman in an underground bunker with a man who says the outside world is no longer safe. The suspense builds around whether she should trust him or escape. It’s more of a psychological survival horror, and the plot twist really adds spice to the survival theme.
Rating: 8/10
3. A Quiet Place (2018)
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The third on this list comes from A Quiet Place (2018). This movie became super popular for its unique concept, wherever you make the sound, it could cost your life. A family lives in total silence because deadly creatures hunt by sound. The parents’ efforts to protect their children, and the use of sign language, show how instinct and intelligence are crucial when words can't save you. It’s intense and emotional at the same time.
Rating: 9/10
4. Bird Box (2018)
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| Bird Box (2018). Source: gamereactor.asia |
In this movie, people must cover their eyes to survive a mysterious force that makes anyone who sees it instantly kill themselves. Sandra Bullock plays a mother who has to guide two children through the wilderness which completely blindfolded. It’s a mix of post-apocalyptic thriller and survival horror that keeps you holding your breath the whole time.
Rating: 9/10
5. Fall (2022)
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| Fall (2022). Source: ign.com |
The last movie we are going to discuss is the newest movie from this list. Fall (2022) brings your fear of height to the next level. Two best friends decide to climb an abandoned 2,000-foot tall TV tower just for the thrill and a bit of healing moment. Things quickly go south when the ladder breaks and they’re stuck up there with no way down. This movie gives major survival vibes, not with monsters or ghosts, but with panic, hunger, and extreme desperation. It’s one of those movies that makes your hands sweat just by watching.
Rating: 8/10
So, those are five horror or thriller movies that really show what it means to survive against all odds. If you are curious for more, IMDb provides over 50 films that are serve the same dishes. These kinds of films don’t always rely on monsters or ghosts, but instead focus on the strength, smart thinking, and raw instinct that make us human.
Have you ever imagined how far you’d go to survive? Or do you have your own pick for this kind of movie? Let’s talk about it
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