Full Adrenaline Rush, Here are the Films That Make Your Heart Almost Stop!

Kapanlagi.com - Watching movies is useful for some people as a relaxation activity after dealing with daily life matters. That's why some people prefer films with light storylines.

However, there are also those who use films as a means to stimulate adrenaline. Well, for those of you who enjoy testing your courage while watching movies, here are the recommendations.

1. Don't Breathe

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Just from the title alone, it already makes your hair stand on end. DON'T BREATHE tells the story of three seasoned criminals (Rocky, Alex, and Money) who intend to rob a blind man's house in one of the abandoned areas of Detroit. Unexpectedly, the homeowner is a Gulf War veteran (Norman Nordstrom) with formidable martial arts skills. 

The problem starts when the three burglars try to temporarily silence Nordstrom with sleeping pills, but fail because he hears gunshots in his house when Money forcefully opens a box containing $300,000 (Rp. 4.3 billion) using a pistol. He fights back against Money and successfully kills him. Rocky and Alex try to take the money and plan to escape. Unfortunately, it's not that easy to get out of this blind man's house.

DON'T BREATHE successfully grossed $157.8 million. This film, released in 2016, also won the award for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards and took home the Best Film award at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Quite interesting, isn't it?. Eits, DON’T BREATHE also released its sequel titled DON’T BREATHE 2 which premiered on August 29, 2021. Come on, quickly grab the ticket yeah!

2. Bird Box

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This film starring Sandra Bullock successfully captivates lovers of the thriller genre with a post-apocalyptic twist. BIRD BOX tells the story of Malorie Hayes and the surrounding residents fighting against creatures that cause anyone who sees them to commit suicide immediately. They are forced to close their eyes to avoid making eye contact with these dangerous entities. 

BIRD BOX premiered at the AFI Fest on November 12, 2018, and began online distribution through the massive streaming platform Netflix on December 21, 2018. This film by Susanne Bier attracted at least 89 million viewers during the first 4 weeks of its release. Really curious, right? Let's turn on your Netflix account and watch it together.

3. A Quiet Place

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American horror film directed by John Krasinski is able to make the audience's heart race uncontrollably. It tells the story of the Abbott family's struggle to raise their two children in an uninhabited town inhabited by blind monsters with sensitive hearing. The Abbott family must minimize all sounds to avoid waking up the monsters. As a result, they have to use sign language and try their best to ensure that any activity they do does not produce loud noises.

A QUIET PLACE won the Best Sci-Fi/Horror Film at the Critics Choice Awards in 2019. This film also managed to earn a profit of $350.3 million or equivalent to Rp. 5 trillion. A QUIET PLACE 2 will also return to greet the audience with Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy soon. Who's excited?. 

Watching horror/thriller films can indeed relax the mind while stimulating adrenaline. Do you want to try watching it, KL Lovers?

Written by: Adelia Dewi Masita

(kpl/mag)