Ben je op zoek naar films of series die dezelfde intense, claustrofobische sfeer hebben als 'Quarantäne' (2008)? Dan zit je hier goed! In dit artikel ontdek je 10 vergelijkbare titels die je op het puntje van je stoel zullen houden. Of je nu fan bent van found footage, horror of thrillers, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils.

The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi thriller about a team of scientists racing to contain a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism, emphasizing procedural tension and scientific detail.
Fakt: The film was based on Michael Crichton's novel and was praised for its realistic depiction of scientific investigation, rare in films at the time.


Outbreak (1995)
Beschreibung: A dramatic thriller about the rapid spread of a lethal virus and the efforts to contain it, featuring high stakes and government conspiracies.
Fakt: The film's plot was inspired by real-life outbreaks like Ebola, and its release coincided with growing public awareness of emerging infectious diseases.


28 Days Later (2002)
Beschreibung: A fast-paced, intense horror film that explores the breakdown of society due to a highly contagious virus, featuring claustrophobic settings and desperate survival scenarios.
Fakt: The film was shot on digital video to give it a gritty, realistic feel, and much of London was filmed early in the morning to create the illusion of an abandoned city.


The Crazies (2010)
Beschreibung: A gripping thriller about a small town overrun by a mysterious infection that turns people into violent killers, emphasizing isolation and government containment efforts.
Fakt: The film is a remake of the 1973 George A. Romero classic, updated with modern horror sensibilities and faster pacing.


Carriers (2009)
Beschreibung: A bleak survival drama following a group of friends navigating a world ravaged by a deadly virus, focusing on moral dilemmas and human nature.
Fakt: The film was completed in 2006 but delayed for release until 2009, coinciding with the H1N1 pandemic, which gave it unexpected relevance.


The Mist (2007)
Beschreibung: A tense, character-driven horror story about a group of people trapped in a supermarket as a mysterious mist envelops the town, bringing deadly creatures.
Fakt: The film features a controversial ending that diverges from Stephen King's original story, which even King praised as more shocking than his own.


Contagion (2011)
Beschreibung: A realistic and scientifically grounded portrayal of a global pandemic, focusing on the rapid spread of a deadly virus and societal collapse.
Fakt: The film consulted with real epidemiologists to ensure accuracy, and its portrayal of virus transmission was later compared to real-world events like COVID-


The Bay (2012)
Beschreibung: A found-footage horror film about a small town struck by a biological disaster, mixing environmental horror with body horror elements.
Fakt: The film was inspired by real events, including pollution-related ecological disasters, and uses a mockumentary style to enhance realism.


The Last Days (2013)
Beschreibung: A Spanish horror film about a mysterious pandemic that causes agoraphobia, trapping people indoors and forcing them to confront their fears.
Fakt: The film uses its premise to explore psychological horror, with the unseen threat creating a pervasive sense of dread and claustrophobia.


Train to Busan (2016)
Beschreibung: A high-energy zombie thriller set on a moving train, blending intense action with emotional character drama as passengers fight to survive.
Fakt: The film was a massive box office success in South Korea and is credited with revitalizing the zombie genre in Asian cinema.
