If you’re a fan of psychological horror and social commentary like in The Platform, you’ll love these 18 movies that delve into similar themes. Each film offers a unique take on human nature, societal structures, and the dark sides of human behavior.
1. Snowpiercer
In a frozen, post-apocalyptic world, the last remnants of humanity live on a perpetually moving train. Starring Chris Evans and Tilda Swinton, this film explores class struggle and survival, much like The Platform.
2. Cube
A group of strangers awakens in a maze of interconnected, deadly rooms. Directed by Vincenzo Natali and starring Nicole de Boer, Cube is a harrowing exploration of human behavior under extreme stress.
3. Parasite
This Oscar-winning film by Bong Joon-ho delves into the lives of two families from different social classes. Starring Song Kang-ho and Lee Sun-kyun, Parasite offers a sharp critique of social inequality.
4. The Belko Experiment
Employees at a corporate office are forced into a deadly game of kill or be killed. Directed by Greg McLean and starring John Gallagher Jr., this film examines the lengths people will go to for survival.
5. Exam
Eight candidates compete for a high-stakes job in a mysterious room with a single question. Starring Adar Beck and Gemma Chan, Exam is a psychological thriller that tests the limits of human ingenuity.
6. Circle
Fifty strangers find themselves in a deadly game where they must choose who among them will die next. This film, starring Julie Benz and Carter Jenkins, explores the morality and decision-making under pressure.
7. The Divide
Survivors of a nuclear attack are trapped in a basement, where their sanity slowly unravels. Starring Lauren German and Michael Biehn, The Divide is a grim look at human nature under duress.
8. High-Rise
Based on J.G. Ballard’s novel, this film explores the breakdown of social order within a luxury high-rise building. Starring Tom Hiddleston and Jeremy Irons, High-Rise offers a dystopian view of modern society.
9. The Experiment
Inspired by the Stanford prison experiment, this film follows volunteers who are divided into guards and prisoners. Starring Adrien Brody and Forest Whitaker, The Experiment delves into the psychology of power and control.
10. Coherence
A dinner party takes a surreal turn when a comet passes by, causing strange occurrences. Starring Emily Baldoni and Maury Sterling, Coherence is a mind-bending thriller that explores alternate realities.
11. The Killing Room
Four individuals participate in a psychological study that quickly turns deadly. Starring Nick Cannon and Chloe Sevigny, The Killing Room examines human behavior in life-or-death situations.
12. Would You Rather
Desperate individuals participate in a sadistic game for a chance to win a fortune. Starring Brittany Snow and Jeffrey Combs, Would You Rather is a chilling look at the lengths people will go to for financial gain.
13. The Stanford Prison Experiment
A dramatization of the infamous 1971 experiment, this film explores the psychological effects of perceived power. Starring Ezra Miller and Tye Sheridan, it delves deep into the dark side of human nature.
14. Saw
Two men wake up in a room with a dead body and must follow a series of twisted instructions to survive. Starring Cary Elwes and Leigh Whannell, Saw is a horror classic that tests the limits of human endurance.
15. The Hunt
A group of strangers is hunted for sport by wealthy elites. Starring Betty Gilpin and Hilary Swank, The Hunt is a satirical take on class warfare and survival.
16. Battle Royale
In a dystopian future, a class of students is forced to fight to the death. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku and starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Battle Royale is a brutal commentary on societal pressures and youth violence.
17. Escape Room
Six strangers must navigate a series of deadly escape rooms to survive. Starring Taylor Russell and Logan Miller, Escape Room is a suspenseful thriller that tests the characters’ wits and teamwork.
18. The Maze Runner
A young man wakes up in a massive maze with no memory of how he got there. Starring Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario, The Maze Runner is an action-packed adventure that explores themes of survival and identity.
