Si disfrutaste la intensidad y el suspenso de 'The Gauntlet' (2013), estás en el lugar correcto. Este artículo te presenta 10 películas y series similares que capturan la misma adrenalina, acción y giros inesperados. Perfecto para fans del thriller y el drama criminal.

The Running Man (1987)
Descripción: Similar due to its dystopian setting where contestants are forced into a deadly game for entertainment, blending action and social commentary.
Hecho: Based on a novel by Stephen King under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The film's concept of reality TV as a deadly sport was ahead of its time.


The Cell (2000)
Descripción: Combines psychological thriller elements with surreal visuals, as characters navigate a dangerous mindscape to survive.
Hecho: Known for its striking visual style, the film's dream sequences were inspired by the works of artists like H.R. Giger and Damien Hirst.


The Island (2005)
Descripción: Depicts a controlled environment where individuals are unaware they are part of a larger, sinister experiment, blending action with ethical questions.
Hecho: The film's futuristic sets were designed by the same team behind 'Transformers'. It explores themes of cloning and corporate exploitation.


The Condemned (2007)
Descripción: Features a group of people forced to fight to the death on a remote island, broadcast as entertainment, highlighting brutal survival scenarios.
Hecho: The film was shot in Queensland, Australia, and was one of the first to explore the concept of death row inmates being used for entertainment.


Death Race (2008)
Descripción: Centers around a deadly vehicular competition where prisoners must race to win their freedom, emphasizing high-stakes action and survival.
Hecho: A loose remake of the 1975 film 'Death Race 2000'. The film's cars were heavily modified to withstand the intense action sequences.


The Belko Experiment (2016)
Descripción: Explores a group of office workers forced into a lethal game of survival, with psychological and physical challenges in a confined space.
Hecho: Written by James Gunn, known for his work on 'Guardians of the Galaxy'. The film was shot in Bogotá, Colombia, to keep production costs low.


The Hunger Games (2012)
Descripción: Shares themes of survival in a controlled, deadly competition orchestrated by a powerful entity, with strong social and political undertones.
Hecho: The book series was inspired by the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The film's success launched a major franchise and influenced dystopian YA adaptations.


The Maze Runner (2014)
Descripción: Follows a group of youths trapped in a deadly maze, combining survival instincts with mystery and high-stakes action.
Hecho: Based on the bestselling novel by James Dashner. The maze was built as a practical set, enhancing the actors' performances with real environments.


The Purge (2013)
Descripción: Revolves around a dystopian society where all crime is legal for one night, creating a survival scenario with moral dilemmas.
Hecho: The entire film was shot in just 20 days. The concept was inspired by the idea of releasing societal pressure through controlled chaos.


Escape Room (2019)
Descripción: Involves participants trapped in a series of deadly puzzles, focusing on teamwork and survival under extreme pressure.
Hecho: The film's success led to a sequel, 'Escape Room: Tournament of Champions'. The puzzles were designed to be both visually striking and lethal.
