There is a special kind of excitement that entails movies related to survival. Watching such titles plunges viewers into a kaleidoscope of thought processes where they’re deducing the survival of the character on-screen or thinking how they would’ve done it, were they in their shoes. Whatever the case, a well-structured survival movie can invoke a multitude of feelings relating to, but certainly not limited to fear, excitement, adrenaline rush, anxiety, and even anger.
The amalgamation of such an emotional state leads to the movie doing quite a number on the viewer. For those reasons, we’ve gone ahead and compiled some of the most apt titles that more often than not succeed in enveloping the viewer in their entertainment-filled clutches.
Before we go ahead and start jotting them down, know that many of these titles can be streamed online as well. In the case of streaming, it is recommended to have an internet connection that can not only pre-emptively load the movie but also do so in the best way possible- providing an HD viewing experience. For this, we recommend siding with AT&T.
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Now, without further ado, let’s check out the movies we have in store for you!
127 Hours
This title is for those who fancy venturing off the beaten path. 127 Hours narrates the story of a man who is fed up with his daily routine and decides to take a refreshing trek down the Grand Canyon only to lose his bearing and fall into a rocky crevice. Matters get worse when he loses consciousness right after and wakes up after the sun has set only to find that one of his arms is stuck between an immovable boulder and the opposing wall.
The (127) hours that follow afterward depict his struggle to stay alive, half-suspended and in pain. As time goes by, the man has many introspective thoughts, which lead up to him deciding whether he wants to keep finding a solution to his adversity. The movie is a shout-out to adventure survivors who have been lost in the midst of their journey and despite their slim chances, managed to walk back in one piece. Or two.
I Am Legend
One of Will Smith’s best works. I Am Legend is the story of a doctor who also happens to be the last human survivor of a plague that has ravaged New York. The movie starts off by describing what happened when people didn’t heed Smith’s words and then suffered a massive virus outbreak that effectively turned everyone into man-eating zombies.
In the aftermath of this entire disaster, Smith’s character enjoys a tax-free, work-free living with his trusty doggo, Samantha. All this changes when one day the two of them are out shopping and fall prey to a trap set by the zombies. Since the creatures can’t come out during the light of day, Smith stays suspended from one leg and loses consciousness till night time. We’ll let you find out what happens next.
In the Heart of the Sea
This film features a star-studded cast with Cillian Murphy, Chris Hemsworth, and Tom Holland taking the helm and pretty much driving the entire story. The story revolves around these three protagonists hopping aboard a ship and merging with its crew to go after the elusive whale; Moby Dick. With boastful commentary and sea shanties aplenty, the men eventually find a school of whales and deduce that Moby Dick is the biggest, scariest of them.
Fully prepared, Chris Hemsworth goes after the alpha and takes it down with his harpoon only to realize it was a decoy and that Moby Dick was rushing towards them from the opposite end. The whale completely decimates their ship and what follows afterward is best experienced on-screen.
The Revenant
Set in the American Wild West, and featuring Hugh Glass, a legendary frontiersman, the Revenant is a story about survival and revenge. The synopsis is that Hugh, when out with his hunting crew, is mauled by a wild bear who takes its time crippling Hugh to a point where he is an inch away from death’s door. His mates decide that he won’t make it and leave him to die.
The entire story then picks up with Hugh using his wits and will to stay alive, recover and then come back after the same people who left him to fend for himself. The story grips viewers’ hearts with the amount of realism it depicts about how one man fights against all odds to extract justice and fashion himself as the alpha leader once more.
Conclusion
That’s a wrap on all the titles we have that are sure to invoke a feeling of adventure inside you. All the aforementioned titles are an absolute pleasure to watch and we recommend setting yourself up with an appropriate amount of snacks before binging the weekend away.
