It’s an obvious mention but no less essential. Episodes like 15 million merits, White Bear o Shut Up and Dance present their protagonists with deadly challenges to survive.
The Purge
You can watch it on: Amazon Prime Video
The Purge has created a clear brand of utter terror (with certain political undertones) and a successful saga that has even reached television. Composed of two seasons, this series returns us to the universe of the Purge, around a handful of characters under constant threat.
Snowpiercer
You can watch it on: Netflix
Some interesting connections to Squid Game, the original Snowpiercer film is directed by Korean Bona Joon-ho (Parasites), and tackles a sci-fi tale of class struggle and social inequality. It is also reminiscent of The Hole.
Sweet Home
You can watch it on: Netflix
Fitting with the industry’s taste for horror and science fiction, Sweet Home tells the story of how a teenager becomes his neighbours’ survival weapon when lethal monsters attack.
The Wilds
You can watch it on: Amazon Prime Video
The Wilds is the story of several teenage girls isolated on a deserted island after a mysterious plane crash, who are unaware that they’re part of something much more sinister than simply being marooned survivors.