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Recently, the interest of viewers in dystopias has been increasing more and more. We all know that demand creates supply. That is why there are more and more books and films in the genre of youth dystopia. The Maze Runner is no exception.
A Glade is a space that is surrounded by a labyrinth. Nobody knows if we can get out of here. Three years ago, the first teenager arrived here. Now the number of people exceeds 60. All of them were brought by an elevator.
Thomas also woke up in the elevator that took him to the Glade. He doesn’t remember anything about himself. Teenagers are already used to living in the Glade, but they still dream of getting out of here. To do this, every evening a team of runners goes to look for a way out in the maze.
After a while, the elevator arrives again, in which the girl lies unconscious. She holds a note in her hands: “This is the last one” …
The film received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics. If you have already watched it and are looking for movies like this, then pay attention to our selection.
Below is a list of movies similar to The Maze Runner.
10 Cube (1997)
Film “Cube” pretty old. At one time, he made a splash, collected a large number of awards, and most importantly, the audience liked it.
Five people, absolutely unrelated, find themselves in a room. It is made in the form of a cube, it has many hatches that lead to such rooms.
The task of the heroes is to find a way out. It’s not easy, because it’s not only a labyrinth, but also a deadly trap. Danger awaits them in almost every room, but there are also safe rooms.
The team members are trying to work out the tactics of movement and find out that one of them participated in the creation of this strange structure. Will the main characters manage to get out of this labyrinth or will they find their death here?
9. Dark Reflections (2018)
fantasy thriller “Dark Reflections”. The action takes place in America. As a result of an epidemic of an unknown disease, 98% of children die.
Only 2% remain alive, but they have supernatural abilities. Each such child is sent to a special camp.
The main character of the film is a 16-year-old girl. She manages to escape from this camp. She joins a group of children who, for the same reason, are forced to hide from the government…
8. Royal Rumble (2000)
The film is set in Japan. There is an economic crisis in the country, riots, boycotts. Even children refuse to study. In response, the government is launching a new project called “Battle Royale”.
A whole class of 42 students is kidnapped and taken to a desert island. There they will have to fight each other. Only one must survive.
Each participant has a metal collar around his neck, which explodes if the conditions of the game are not observed. If there is no winner after three days, all the disciples will perish.
The class is divided into small groups, the struggle for survival begins …
7. Island (2005)
Future, 2019. There was a global catastrophe that claimed the lives of millions of people. Survivors are in a special complex, where strict rules must be observed.
Periodically, a lottery is held here. The winner is the lucky one who will be able to go to island. This is the only place on Earth not affected by the disaster.
Lincoln lives his normal life and hopes to win. His friend Jordan wins the lottery. But the man cannot let her go, it seems to him that not everything on the Island is as perfect as they say.
He tries to find out the truth and learns that lottery winners are not sent to the island. Now he has to find out what really happens to them and, of course, save his girlfriend from death.
6. I am the fourth (2011)
The planet Lorian has been conquered by space invaders. They are called Mogadorians. Nine aliens were able to escape, they flew to Earth, but the enemies continue to pursue them.
John Smith, the hero of the film “I’m fourth”, at first glance it seems like an ordinary teenager, but no. He is one of those who managed to escape. Now he is forced to hide with his guardian Henry.
In a small town in Ohio, he finds friends and even falls in love. But the Mogadorians are already following him. Now John will have to protect not only himself, but also his new friends.
5. Dedicated (2014)
Film “Dedicated”, ideal future. Here everything is subject to strict laws and rules. People have no right to feelings and memories.
Upon reaching the age of 16, each teenager learns his destiny. No one has the right to choose their own future.
Jonas is very worried, because soon he will have to find out what he is destined to do in life. He is very surprised, he is appointed as the Recipient of Memory. This man is the only one who remembers the past.
When a young man receives memories, his life changes. He understands that every person has the right to emotions, to the past. Jonas begins to fight the system.
4. Mystery Forest (2004)
Movie action “Mysterious forest” takes place in the village of Covington, the end of the XNUMXth century. This is a small world that is radically different from other cities and towns. Residents believe that debauchery and money rule there, and Covington was able to maintain its original appearance, because it is surrounded by forest on all sides.
Terrible monsters live in a mysterious forest that do not like it when someone violates their boundaries. The people of Covington have no connection to the outside world.
The unexpected happens, people need medicine. One of the daredevils asks permission to go to the city, but the elders refuse him. In addition, the creatures that live in the forest do not like it very much. Terrible things begin to happen in Covington…
3. Cabin in the woods (2011)
Student Kurt invites his friends to have some fun. His cousin bought hut in the forest. Friends gladly accept Kurt’s offer, they like the idea of spending the weekend in silence, away from the bustling city.
In the hut, they discover a door to the basement. There, the guys find a book with spells. They think that nothing bad will happen if they cast a spell to resurrect zombies. But the dead are already rising from their graves.
The first victim is already there, a young girl, Jules, has been killed. Who will be second? The decision is made not only by zombies, but by scientists who observe the events taking place in the hut …
2. Divergent (2014)
The world of the future. In order to maintain an ideal order, so that disputes and wars do not arise in society, everyone must obey the existing laws.
Teenagers, upon reaching the age of 16, must take a test that will help to understand which faction they belong to. There are five factions in society: erudition, renunciation, fearlessness, sincerity, friendliness.
Beatrice took the test and found out that all factions fit her. These people are the exception to the rule. divergents. They are difficult to manage, so the authorities are in a hurry to get rid of them as soon as possible. Beatrice hides her result and chooses “Fearless”…
1. Hunger Games (2012)
“The Hunger Games” This is a movie about the future. The world is divided into two classes: the rich and the poor. The rich do not know what else to come up with to entertain themselves, the poor are concerned about completely different issues.
Competitions are organized every year in the state. Participants are determined by lot. 24 people, only one will survive. Among them are Katniss and Peeta, who are in love with each other. The whole country will watch with bated breath to see what wins in this competition – love or the desire to live?