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Alien
Movie

Alien(1979)

8.5
tomato93%
R
117Minutes

In the far reaches of deep space, the crew of a commercial spacecraft investigates a mysterious transmission and discovers a derelict spacecraft on a planetoid. One of the crew members, Kane, is attacked by a strange lifeform that attaches itself to his face. As they try to remove the creature, they realize it is feeding on oxygen and may be keeping Kane alive. The crew must now deal with the growing threat of the unknown lifeform and find a way to survive.

Das Boot
Movie

Das Boot(1981)

8.4
tomato98%
R
150Minutes

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...

Torpedo: U-235
Movie

Torpedo: U-235(2019)

5.9
110Minutes

In Nazi-occupied Belgium during World War II, a group of Belgian resistance fighters are tasked with stealing a German submarine carrying a valuable cargo of uranium. They face numerous challenges and obstacles along the way, including treacherous enemy soldiers, claustrophobic settings inside the submarine, and their own personal demons. With their lives hanging in the balance, they must complete their mission and return home safely.

Meander
Movie

Meander(2020)

5.4
tomato80%
91Minutes

In 'Meander,' a woman named Lisa wakes up in a strange place and realizes she is trapped in a never-ending maze of tunnels. With no memory of how she got there, Lisa must navigate through the treacherous tunnels filled with deadly traps and terrifying creatures. As she struggles to find a way out, she also has to confront her own inner demons and guilt related to the loss of her daughter. With each passing moment, Lisa's situation becomes more desperate and her survival becomes uncertain.

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Elevator
Movie

Elevator(2012)

5.3
NR
84Minutes

In 'Elevator', a diverse group of strangers find themselves stuck in an elevator and must confront their own prejudices and fears as they try to survive. Tensions rise as secrets are revealed and the claustrophobic setting becomes increasingly dangerous. With themes of racism, greed, and betrayal, 'Elevator' is a thrilling and suspenseful movie that explores the darkest aspects of human nature.

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Freezer
Movie

Freezer(2014)

5.2
tomato33%
R
83Minutes

Detective Sam Carver is trapped in a freezer with stolen money while undercover in the Russian mafia. With time running out and hypothermia setting in, he must outsmart the dangerous mobsters and find a way to survive.

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Out of Order
Movie

Out of Order(1984)

6.8
PG
90Minutes
Living Dark: The Story of Ted the Caver
Movie

Living Dark: The Story of Ted the Caver(2013)

5.1
PG_13
97Minutes

Living Dark: The Story of Ted the Caver follows Ted, a man who becomes obsessed with exploring a mysterious cave. As he delves deeper into the darkness, he faces claustrophobia, darkness, and urban legends. Along the way, he also deals with personal loss and explores his own sexuality.

Lift
Movie

Lift(2006)

3.3
88Minutes

A psychological thriller. One quite ordinary summer morning five different and unacquainted people leave their apartments at different floors and enter the lift. The doors close behind the last passenger and the lift starts descending. The moments pass, but the lift is not going to stop, the impression of endless moving appears and grows. Panic transforms into fear with every passing minute, situation is getting out of control. The lift cage transforms into closed space, into moving rattrap from which there is no escape. How would the five people behave in such hopeless situation? Their souls are assaulted by doubts and fear, they are filled with overwhelming feeling of inevitability and despair as around them the ordinary is turning into the unreal. Have you ever wondered what your companions in the lift are? Are they really what they claim to be? Or maybe you should fear them?

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Forever Never Anywhere
Movie

Forever Never Anywhere(2007)

6.9
88Minutes

Forever Never Anywhere is a comedy-drama film set in Austria, where a young boy and his friends find themselves trapped in a remote forest. They are faced with various challenges, including a car breakdown, shaving mishaps, and anger issues. The claustrophobic setting and new love interests add to the humor and sarcasm of the story.

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The Cavern
Movie

The Cavern(1964)

6.1
94Minutes
Babylon 2084
Movie

Babylon 2084(2009)

7.5

In the year 2084, the world is in a state of decay and chaos. The protagonist, an anti-hero named Babylon, embarks on a mission to save the world from impending doom. Set in a post-apocalyptic and surrealistic landscape, the story explores themes of capitalism, social problems, and the fight against a corrupt system. As Babylon navigates through a claustrophobic underground world, he encounters a tower looming over the ocean, construction cranes, and a conservatory filled with flowers. The film delves into the ethics of a society on the brink of extinction, with explosions, propoganda, and a pessimistic outlook on the future. With a backdrop of steampunk and cyberpunk elements, the plot unfolds with intense action and thought-provoking social commentary.

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Isabel
Movie

Isabel(2013)

3.7

The thriller takes place in present city of Ostrava during one day and one night. It is a story about starting journalist Isabel, who in pursuit of smashing reportage follows a mystery man. Being naive and brave at the same time the girl finds herself trapped in a scary society in which she must fight for her life.

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