THEME EXPLORATION

survival game show

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017 · Jake Kasdan
Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph
2012 · Rich Moore
Panic Room
Panic Room
2002 · David Fincher
The Ghost and the Darkness
The Ghost and the Darkness
1996 · Stephen Hopkins
Wait Until Dark
Wait Until Dark
1967 · Terence Young
The Hungarian Dressmaker
The Hungarian Dressmaker
2024 · Iveta Grófová
The One
The One
2022 · Dmitriy Suvorov
The Gleaners and I
The Gleaners and I
2000 · Agnès Varda
Barry Lyndon
Barry Lyndon
1975 · Stanley Kubrick
Moi, un noir
Moi, un noir
1958 · Jean Rouch
Robinson Crusoe
Robinson Crusoe
2016 · Vincent Kesteloot
Viktor und Viktoria
Viktor und Viktoria
1933 · Reinhold Schünzel
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Bong Joon-ho South Korea

His films like 'Squid Game' (as creator) and 'Snowpiercer' explore class warfare and survival hierarchies within constrained, game-like systems.

 Kinji Fukasaku Japan

His film 'Battle Royale' pioneered the survival game show genre, depicting students forced to fight on an island with darkly satirical social commentary.

 Juan Carlos Fresnadillo Spain

His film 'Intacto' examines luck as a survival game where characters compete in ritualistic challenges reflecting human nature under extreme pressure.