Serving as a prequel toNetflix’sThe Platform,The Platform 2unfolds in a vertical prison system like its predecessor.

A follow-up movie toCoherenceis under development.

The two films highlight how one’s reality is a mere reflection of one’s perception.

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Both movies also take a no-holds-barred approach towards portraying brutal action sequences.

In both, some characters take it upon themselves to fight against the overarching oppressive systems.

Secretary Rhodes aims to protect this utopia from Earthly outsiders using strict anti-immigration policies.

Julian Richings as Alderson in Cube, Milena Smit as Perempuan in The Platform 2, and Chris Evans as Curtis in Snowpiercer

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They also feature righteous protagonists who hold on to their moral compasses despite their dire circumstances.

As the sixth annual Purge commences, Leo Barnes plans to avenge the death of his son.

Unlike the pit inThe Platform, the structure inCubeis not a self-imposed prison for the characters.

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Coherence is a 2013 American sci-fi thriller film written and directed by James Ward Byrkit. The film follows a group of friends whose dinner party is disrupted by a series of strange events that challenge their perceptions of reality. As the night unfolds, the group begins to experience a series of bizarre occurrences that question the nature of their identities and relationships.

Snowpiercer is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi film directed by Bong Joon-ho.

The film explores themes of class struggle and survival.

Since the titular setting automatically kills individuals inCircle, it is not as violent and stomach-churning asThe Platform 2.

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The Raid, released in 2012, follows an elite SWAT team as they attempt to infiltrate a fortified apartment block in Jakarta to apprehend a notorious drug lord. Led by martial arts star Iko Uwais, the team faces relentless adversaries in a battle for survival after their cover is blown.

However, it never leaves a dull moment with its twists and intriguing examinations of human nature.

Circle is a psychological thriller film directed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione.

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Based on the comic series by Alan Moore, V for Vendetta is directed by James McTeigue with a screenplay by the Wachowskis. The film stars Natalie Portman as Evey Hammond, a young woman living in a dystopian future who becomes involved with the vigilante V, an anarchist working against the Fascist government and attempting to rally support from the general population. Hugo Weaving portrays V, with a further cast that includes Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry, and John Hurt.

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Best Picture Oscar winner Parasite follows the impoverished Kim family, who live in a small apartment and consistently struggle to make ends meet. After they chance across the gullible and wealthy Park family, the Kims ingratiate themselves through lies and deceit, earning themselves jobs taking care of the household. However, their newfound luck is built on an ever-growing foundation of mistruths - one that threatens to fall down around them at any moment.

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Neil Blomkamp’s first film since District 9, Elysium, is a post-apocalyptic action film set in the year 2154, where the people of Earth live in desolation. Those fortunate enough to be wealthy live on Elysium, an orbiting space station that contains state-of-the-art medical facilities and all the comforts a human could want. Secretary Rhodes aims to protect this utopia from Earthly outsiders using strict anti-immigration policies. When protagonist Max sees his life take a turn for the worse, he has no choice but to embark on a mission to save his life that may bring equality to these polarized worlds.

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As the sixth annual Purge commences, Leo Barnes plans to avenge the death of his son. However, he instead finds himself helping to protect four strangers: married couple Shane and Liz; single mother Eva; and Eva’s teenage daughter Cali.

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Directed by Vincenzo Natali, Cube is a 1997 Science Fiction and Horror film starring Nicky Guadagni, Nicole de Boer, David Hewlett, and Andrew Miller. The plot sees a group of people mysteriously waking up in a cube-shaped room, only to realize they are trapped in a labyrinth of cubes, some of which feature deadly traps.

Snowpiercer

Snowpiercer is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi film directed by Bong Joon-ho. The narrative takes place aboard a perpetually moving train carrying the last remnants of humanity after a failed climate-change experiment freezes the planet. Chris Evans stars as Curtis, who leads a group of lower-class passengers in a rebellion against the oppressive elite at the front of the train. The film explores themes of class struggle and survival.

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The dystopian action movie Battle Royale takes place in a future Japan, where a group of high school students fight to the death in a deserted island until only one survivor remains. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, the 2000 film gave rise to a whole genre of similar stories such as the Hunger Games books and movies, as well as the video game Fortnite.

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Circle is a psychological thriller film directed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione. Set in a mysterious chamber, the story revolves around a group of 50 strangers who must decide who among them deserves to survive while facing harsh ethical dilemmas. As tensions rise and alliances form, each individual must confront their morality in a high-stakes game of life and death.

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The Platform 2

Snowpiercer