Top 7 survival dramas: Survival dramas keep the audience engaged with gripping stories, high-stakes obstacles, and stunning performances. Whether battling the elements, escaping dystopian nightmares, or facing other atrocities in a fight to survive, survival dramas always keep viewers on the edge of their seat. Here are 7 survival dramas that I think you should check out if you want an adrenaline rush.
A post-apocalyptic world where creatures unseen drive people to madness upon sight, Bird Box is about a mother and her children trying to navigate dangerous ruins, and do so blindfolded. Bird Box is intense and gripping and sures to please any survivalist genre lover. Available on Netflix
Despite being a series that falls firmly in the survival drama genre, Alice in Borderland heavily incorporates psychological thriller. The story follows a group of friends attempting to escape a mysterious alternate world where Amano is forced to play deadly games where their intelligence and strategy will determine whether they survive. Available on Netflix
With jaw-dropping visuals, and heartbreaking stories, the Mountain Between Us is about two strangers who survive a plane crash in the snowy mountains and need to rely on each other to survive. The mountain regions and rugged wilderness are stunning and the emotional rollercoaster is satisfying to watch. Available on JioHotstar.
As a favorite of moviegoers everywhere, Cast Away tells the story of a man who survives a plane crash leaving him stranded on a deserted island. Watching him struggle to survive, adapt, and persevere, makes for a great survival movie. Available on Amazon Prime Video.
As a post-apocalyptic thriller, horror film, and social commentary on modern society, 28 Days Later tells the story of a world ravaged by a virus turning humans into bloodthirsty creatures. The intense environment, stories of survival, and the over-the-top nature of the world and the people we live with make this a classic of the genre. Available on Hulu.
Told before and after a developing virus turns the world upside down, Cargo is the story of a father protecting his infant daughter from a societal collapse. A deeply emotional look at survival with dramatic moments as a father tries to protect his child through one of the toughest times you can imagine- unable to control any of it. Available on Netflix.
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All three of these survival dramas tell a thrilling story, have multilayered emotional elements, and intensely gratifying action. Whether it’s plant-eating zombies, catastrophic natural disasters, or dystopian nightmares you are interested in watching- all three stories make truly unforgettable experiences. Grab some popcorn. Buckle in for the thrill of survival movies that will force any viewer to hold their breath!!
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