Movies and TvShows featuring "claustrophobia" theme.
In 'Saw' (2004), two strangers, Adam and Dr. Gordon, wake up in a dirty bathroom chained to the walls. They find out that they are pawns in a game set up by a notorious serial killer known as Jigsaw. The killer gives them instructions through audio tapes, forcing them to make life-or-death decisions. As they try to escape, they uncover the killer's motive and the truth behind their abduction. With time running out, they must find a way to survive and outsmart the sadistic killer.
During World War II, Allied prisoners of war in a German camp plan a large-scale escape. The prisoners, with their diverse skills and experience, work together to dig tunnels, forge documents, and gather intelligence in their mission for freedom. As they face challenges and setbacks, their determination remains unwavering.
A young programmer named Caleb is chosen to participate in an extraordinary experiment to test the human attributes of an advanced humanoid AI. He travels to a remote location where he meets Nathan, the CEO of the company. Caleb is introduced to Ava, a humanoid AI, and is asked to perform a Turing Test on her. As Caleb spends more time with Ava, he begins to suspect Nathan's motives and forms a bond with Ava. Together, they plan her escape from the facility and into human society.
A group of friends go on a caving expedition in the Appalachian Mountains, but things take a dark turn when they become trapped and hunted by terrifying creatures in the caves. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise and secrets are revealed, leading to a fight for their lives.
In Paradigm City, a city with amnesia, a detective with no memory battles giant robots and uncovers the truth about the city's past.
Detective Bowden is called to investigate a suicide at a skyscraper. Meanwhile, five strangers step into an elevator in the same building and strange events start to occur. One by one, the strangers start to die, and Bowden becomes suspicious of Tony, the only undocumented occupant. Bowden discovers that the old woman in the elevator is the Devil in human form. In the end, Tony confesses to his sins and is spared by the Devil, while Bowden forgives him.
Secret Garden is a popular South Korean TV show that tells the story of a stuntwoman and a wealthy man who find themselves magically swapping bodies. As they navigate each other's lives, they begin to fall in love, despite their initial differences and the numerous obstacles they face. The show explores themes of love, class differences, and the power of true connection.
On New Year's Eve, the luxury ocean liner Poseidon capsizes after being swamped by a rogue wave. The survivors are left to fight for their lives as they attempt to escape the sinking ship. Jennifer, Christian, and Elena are among the survivors who navigate through various hazards and challenges on their journey. With the ship upside down, the group must find a way to survive and ultimately make their way to safety. As the ship continues to sink, the survivors must rely on their courage and resourcefulness to overcome the odds and find rescue.
In a post-apocalyptic world, Henry Spencer navigates a bleak industrial wasteland while dealing with a strained relationship, the pressures of work, and the arrival of his deformed baby. As Henry's mental state deteriorates, he contemplates suicide and becomes entangled in surreal and disturbing experiences. Ultimately, he kills the baby and presumably himself, finding solace in a dream-like afterlife.
Six complete strangers with widely varying personalities are involuntarily placed in an endless maze containing deadly traps. They must work together to navigate through the maze and find a way out, all while facing their own personal conflicts and suspicions. As they progress, they discover the true nature of the Cube and the challenges it presents. With the help of an autistic savant among them, they unravel the code of the Cube and make their way towards the exit. However, their journey is not without sacrifices and betrayals, leading to a shocking and dark ending.
High Hopes is a sitcom made in Wales, produced and directed by Gareth Gwenlan for BBC Wales and is set in a fictional area of the South Wales Valleys called Cwm-Pen-Ôl. It stars Margaret John as widow Elsie Hepplewhite, Robert Blythe as her son Richard Hepplewhite, Steven Meo as Hoffman and Oliver Wood as Charlie. It revolves around Elsie's son Richard and his dodgy business ventures, assisted by the two boys, who attempted to rob the Hepplewhites' house in the first episode. The pilot was shown on BBC all over the UK in 1999, with slight differences to future cast and plot. The series started in 2002. The sixth and final series, consisting of six episodes, was first shown on BBC1 Wales weekly from Tuesday 11 November 2008. But, before it aired a report in the South Wales Echo, titled 'Welsh sitcom set to be axed', confirmed that: A three part 'Best Bits' special was shown on BBC1 Wales, starting 20 September, the third episode was on Sun 4 October 2009.
Young girl Chu Chu came from a family of coroners. She meets Prince Xiao Jinyu, a dignified prince in charge of criminal lawsuit who appeared weak and sickly. Prince Xiao lacks reliable manpower to investigate case, while Chu Chu lacks people to stepup, take charge and be a man. Together, they manage to unravel a shocking case that has dragged on for 18 years. After solving the case, she won the Emperor's approval and is finally certified as the Imperial Coroner, fulfilling her life goal.
A group of teenage girls exploring underwater ruins in Mexico find themselves trapped and hunted by deadly sharks. With limited oxygen and no way to escape, they must navigate a treacherous labyrinth and fight to stay alive.
In the year 2050, dark energy threatens the Sun and the Earth with an ice age. A team of astronauts is sent on a dangerous mission to deliver a nuclear bomb to reignite the Sun. The mission faces multiple challenges and sacrifices as they encounter the remnants of a failed earlier mission. With time running out, they must overcome internal conflicts and a deranged survivor to complete their mission and save humanity.
A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. The story is told from the viewpoint of Lt. Werner (Herbert Grönemeyer), who has been assigned as a war correspondent on the German submarine U-96 in October 1941. He meets its captain (Jürgen Prochnow), chief engineer (Klaus Wennemann), and the crew in a French nightclub. Thomsen (Otto Sander), another captain, gives a crude drunken speech to celebrate his Ritterkreuz award, in which he openly mocks Winston Churchill and implicitly Adolf Hitler. The next morning, they sail out of the harbor of La Rochelle to cheering crowds and a playing band...
In 'The Descent: Part 2,' a rescue team descends into a treacherous cave system in the Appalachian Mountains, encountering underground creatures and facing graphic violence. As they navigate the dangerous tunnels and claustrophobic spaces, they must confront their own cowardliness and fight for survival. The sole survivor of the previous expedition joins forces with the team to uncover the truth and escape the monstrous creatures.
In Fantastic Voyage, a team of scientists are shrunk to microscopic size and injected into a man's body to perform a life-saving surgery. They must navigate the dangers of the human body and complete their mission before time runs out. With the fate of the patient and possibly the world at stake, the team faces claustrophobia, radiation, and internal threats. Will they succeed or be trapped forever inside the human body?
The Hole (2001) is a crime drama horror movie that follows a group of teenagers who stumble upon an underground bunker. As they explore the depths of the bunker, they uncover a dark secret that threatens their lives. Trapped with no way out, they must confront their fears, secrets, and each other to survive.
During the American Civil War, a wounded Union soldier seeks refuge at an all-girls school in Virginia. As the women provide him with shelter and care, tensions rise as they vie for his attention, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and ultimately, a dangerous situation.
Novocaine is a dark comedy film that revolves around a dentist named Dr. Frank Sangster. When a woman named Susan Ivey enters his life, his world takes a dramatic turn. As he gets entangled in a web of deception, murder, and frame-ups, Dr. Sangster's life takes a crazy and unexpected turn.