If you enjoyed the gripping psychological thriller 'Blank' (2022), you're likely craving more films and shows that deliver the same intense suspense and mind-bending twists. This article explores 10 similar titles that will keep you on the edge of your seat, offering a mix of psychological depth, mystery, and thrilling narratives. Whether you're a fan of high-stakes tension or intricate storytelling, these recommendations are sure to captivate you.

The Game (1997)
Description: A wealthy businessman becomes embroiled in an elaborate, life-altering game that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.
Fact: The production used over 30 locations in San Francisco. The famous falling-into-taxi scene was achieved with a 40-foot drop onto an airbag.


Battle Royale (2000)
Description: Students are forced to fight to the death in a government-mandated survival game, exploring themes of youth violence and societal control.
Fact: The film was initially banned in several countries due to its violent content. It inspired numerous survival game stories that followed.


The Condemned (2007)
Description: Death row inmates are forced to fight for survival on a remote island for a brutal reality show, questioning the ethics of entertainment violence.
Fact: The film's fight scenes were choreographed by the same team that worked on 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. It was shot in Queensland, Australia.


The Belko Experiment (2016)
Description: A brutal social experiment where ordinary office workers are forced to kill each other, exploring themes of human nature under extreme conditions.
Fact: The film was shot in Bogotá, Colombia, standing in for the story's US-based company. It was originally conceived as a potential sequel to 'Battle Royale'.


Exam (2009)
Description: A psychological thriller where participants are placed in a high-pressure situation with unclear rules, testing their morality and survival instincts.
Fact: The entire film was shot in a single room, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere. It was made on a budget of just £500,


The Hunger Games (2012)
Description: A dystopian story where young participants are selected for a televised fight to the death, examining media manipulation and social inequality.
Fact: Over 30 trees were planted and grown for a year to create the forest set. The cornucopia scene took three weeks to film.


The Human Race (2013)
Description: A mysterious force forces random people to participate in a deadly race with strict, unexplained rules and severe consequences for failure.
Fact: The film was shot in just 12 days with a micro-budget. It features over 80 practical effects shots with minimal CGI.


The Maze Runner (2014)
Description: Young people trapped in a mysterious environment must navigate deadly challenges while searching for answers about their predicament.
Fact: The massive maze set was built in a Louisiana forest and covered 40 acres. The Grievers were created using practical effects whenever possible.


13 Sins (2014)
Description: A man participates in a mysterious game with escalating challenges that test his morality and sanity for increasing financial rewards.
Fact: The film is a remake of a Thai movie called '13: Game of Death'. It features increasingly bizarre and disturbing challenges as the story progresses.


Escape Room (2019)
Description: A deadly game where participants must solve intricate puzzles to survive, featuring elaborate traps and psychological manipulation.
Fact: The production built seven massive, fully functional sets for the different puzzle rooms. It became the first horror film of 2019 to top the box office.
