10 Movies & Shows Like School’s Out Forever

Description: Stranded on an island, a group of schoolboys descend into savagery, exploring themes of civilization versus primal instincts and group dynamics.

Fact: This was the second film adaptation of William Golding's classic novel. The young actors were given minimal direction to create more authentic performances.

Description: A group of students must band together to survive when their teachers are taken over by an alien force, blending horror and high school dynamics.

Fact: The script was originally written as a much darker and more violent film before being rewritten to appeal to a younger audience. It features early roles for several actors who would later become famous.

Description: Students are forced to fight to the death in a dystopian future, exploring themes of survival, authority, and youth rebellion.

Fact: The film was highly controversial upon release and was banned in several countries. It's based on a novel by Koushun Takami, which was itself inspired by real-life school violence in Japan.

Description: A high school teacher's experiment in autocracy spirals out of control as students embrace the power of group conformity and exclusion.

Fact: The German film is based on a real-life 1967 experiment by California teacher Ron Jones. It won several awards at international film festivals for its powerful message.

Description: Office workers are forced to participate in a deadly social experiment where they must kill each other to survive, examining group dynamics under extreme pressure.

Fact: The film was shot in Bogotá, Colombia, to take advantage of tax incentives. It was originally conceived as a potential sequel to 'Battle Royale' before becoming its own project.

Description: In a dystopian future, teenagers are selected to fight to the death in a televised event, exploring themes of oppression, survival, and rebellion.

Fact: The book series was inspired by both ancient Roman gladiator games and reality television. The film's success made Jennifer Lawrence one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood.

Description: Teenagers wake up in a mysterious glade surrounded by a deadly maze, forced to work together to survive and uncover the truth about their situation.

Fact: The maze in the film was a real, practical set built in Louisiana that covered over 60 acres. The film's success helped launch a trilogy of movies based on the book series.

Description: In a society divided into factions, a young woman discovers she doesn't fit into any single group and becomes a threat to the established order.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in Chicago, using many iconic locations throughout the city. The lead actress did many of her own stunts, including jumping from moving trains.

Description: A dystopian society allows all crime, including murder, for one night each year, exploring themes of violence, class warfare, and survival.

Fact: The entire film was shot in just 20 days on a budget of $3 million. The concept was inspired by creator James DeMonaco's frustration with traffic and road rage.

Description: After multiple waves of alien attacks, a teenage girl must survive in a world where no one can be trusted, including fellow survivors.

Fact: The film's production was moved from Michigan to Georgia due to tax incentives. It features one of the largest practical explosions ever filmed for a movie.