Thrilling! These 5 Films Tell the Story of Someone Trapped in a Limited Place

Kapanlagi.com - Being trapped in a place is indeed unpleasant. Especially being trapped in a place that is quite limited so that we can only see the same things around us. Surely this will be an unpleasant experience.

When trapped, the thing that is always thought about is when we can be free from here and whether there will be someone to help us? It is not uncommon for us to think that we will be found after we die in that place. Surely this will make the mind frustrated and the feelings tense.

The following films tell the story of someone trapped in a place that is not spacious enough and even very narrow. With a tense atmosphere, readers are invited to feel the feelings of the characters in it. Even one of them is based on a true story, you know!

1. BURIED (2010)

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BURIED tells the story of a man named Paul Steven Conroy (played by Ryan Reynolds) who wakes up inside a coffin. He is just a truck driver from the United States who was attacked and kidnapped by a group of unknown people. The kidnappers may want a ransom from the US government to set him free.

As he tries to open the coffin, he realizes that he is buried alive in the ground. The kidnappers have given Paul a cellphone, a knife, and a flashlight. Through the cellphone, the kidnappers ask Paul to do what they want. Meanwhile, with the help of the same cellphone, Paul tries to seek help.

2. 12 FEET DEEP (2017)

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12 FEET DEEP is a film inspired by the true story of Cheydan Barr. This film tells the story of two siblings named Bree (played by Nora-Jane Noone) and Jonna (played by Alexandra Park) who are unaware that the pool cover has been closed while they are still inside the pool trying to retrieve Bree's lost ring that fell to the bottom of the pool.

This incident leaves them trapped in the pool until the next day, as it is a holiday and the pool will be closed. With limited air space and Jonna's history of depression, the siblings must survive while finding a way out of the pool.

3. 127 HOURS (2010)

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127 HOURS is a film based on a true story of a mountaineer. This film tells the story of a man named Aron Ralston (played by James Franco) who gets trapped in Bluejohn Canyon. Unfortunately, he did not bring his phone with him, so the only thing he can rely on to survive is himself.

As the title suggests, Ralston is trapped in the canyon for 127 hours with one of his hands stuck between a rock and a wall. With limited equipment, Ralston tries his best to escape from Bluejohn Canyon.

4. FROZEN (2010)

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FROZEN is a film about three teenagers who get trapped in a ski resort at night. The incident starts when a group of teenagers is riding a ski lift. When they are in the middle, there is a misunderstanding in the lift operator room, causing the lift they are on to stop in the middle with no one knowing.

Shortly after, it starts snowing and the temperature drops. They have no choice but to stay on the ski lift until they freeze or jump down where a pack of wolves awaits them.

5. IN THE TALL GRASS (2019)

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From the mentioned films, IN THE TALL GRASS might be a little more unique. This is because there are magical elements included in the story. This film tells the story of a pair of siblings who enter a tall grass field after hearing the voice of a young child asking for help.

However, after entering the grass field, they cannot find a way out as if the way out never existed. The two siblings are also separated. As they search for each other, they encounter several suspicious individuals. They are convinced that something is wrong with the grass field and continue to search for an exit.

Those are a series of thrilling films that tell the story of someone trapped in a place. For those who enjoy tension while watching films, these films are a must-add to your watchlist!

Written by: Ursea Mayoriska

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