If you enjoyed the psychological thriller 'Exam' (2009) and its intense, mind-bending premise, you'll love these 10 similar movies and shows. This article explores gripping stories filled with suspense, psychological games, and high-stakes scenarios that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Game (1997)
Description: A wealthy man is drawn into a mysterious and increasingly dangerous game that blurs the line between reality and illusion.
Fact: The film's twist ending was kept so secret that even the crew didn't know how it would end until filming was complete.
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Battle Royale (2000)
Description: A brutal competition where students are forced to kill each other until only one remains, examining the extremes of human behavior.
Fact: The film was initially banned in several countries due to its violent content and controversial premise.
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Saw (2004)
Description: A horror-thriller where victims are placed in deadly traps and must make unthinkable choices to survive.
Fact: The entire film was shot in just 18 days, and the iconic puppet Billy was voiced by co-writer Leigh Whannell.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015)
Description: A dramatization of the infamous psychological study where participants are pushed to their limits in a simulated prison environment.
Fact: The real-life experiment was supposed to last two weeks but was shut down after only six days due to extreme psychological effects on participants.
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The Belko Experiment (2016)
Description: A psychological thriller where employees are forced into a deadly game of survival, testing human nature under extreme pressure.
Fact: The film was shot in Bogotá, Colombia, and the script was originally written in 2007 but shelved until James Gunn revived it.
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The Hunger Games (2012)
Description: A dystopian story where young participants are forced to fight to the death in a televised event, exploring themes of control and survival.
Fact: The book series was inspired by a mix of reality TV and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
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The Human Race (2013)
Description: A group of strangers are forced to participate in a brutal race where the rules are unclear, and survival is the only goal.
Fact: The film was made on a shoestring budget of $10,000 and was shot in just 14 days.
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The Maze Runner (2014)
Description: A group of young people must navigate a deadly maze while uncovering the truth behind their confinement.
Fact: The maze in the film was a practical set built in Louisiana, standing over 40 feet tall.
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Coherence (2013)
Description: A mind-bending thriller where a dinner party descends into chaos as reality begins to unravel, testing the characters' sanity.
Fact: The film was largely improvised, with actors given minimal direction to enhance the sense of confusion and tension.
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Escape Room (2019)
Description: A high-stakes game where participants must solve intricate puzzles to survive, with deadly consequences for failure.
Fact: The film was so successful that it spawned a sequel, 'Escape Room: Tournament of Champions,' released in
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