If you enjoyed the intense, claustrophobic thriller 'Buried' (2021), you're likely craving more films that keep you on the edge of your seat with confined settings and high-stakes tension. This article explores 10 gripping movies and shows that deliver similar suspense, psychological depth, and nail-biting scenarios. Whether you love survival dramas or psychological thrillers, these picks will satisfy your craving for heart-pounding entertainment.

The Cave (2005)
Description: A sci-fi horror film set in an unexplored cave system, featuring creatures and a fight for survival.
Fact: The cave sets were built to be as realistic as possible, with tight spaces and water hazards.


The Descent (2005)
Description: A claustrophobic horror film set in an underground cave system, focusing on survival and psychological terror.
Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system in Scotland, adding to its authenticity and tension.


Sanctum (2011)
Description: A survival thriller about a group of divers trapped in an underwater cave system.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life cave diving expedition gone wrong.


The Ruins (2008)
Description: A horror film about a group trapped in an ancient ruin, facing both supernatural and natural threats.
Fact: The film is based on a novel of the same name by Scott Smith.


Buried (2010)
Description: A thriller set entirely within a confined space, emphasizing isolation and desperation.
Fact: The entire film was shot inside a wooden coffin to maintain realism.


127 Hours (2010)
Description: A survival drama based on a true story, featuring a protagonist trapped in a remote location with limited resources.
Fact: The real-life incident the film is based on lasted 127 hours, hence the title.


The Tunnel (2011)
Description: A found-footage horror film set in an abandoned underground tunnel system, focusing on isolation and fear.
Fact: The film was released for free online to build a fanbase before its official release.


The Pyramid (2014)
Description: A horror film set in an ancient pyramid, where explorers face supernatural dangers in a confined space.
Fact: The film uses a mix of found-footage and traditional filming techniques.


As Above, So Below (2014)
Description: A horror film set in the catacombs beneath Paris, blending psychological terror with physical confinement.
Fact: The film uses real locations in the Paris catacombs, adding to its eerie atmosphere.


The Shallows (2016)
Description: A survival thriller where the protagonist is stranded in a dangerous environment with limited means of escape.
Fact: The film was shot in a giant water tank to simulate the ocean environment.
