Als je fan bent van 'Cabin Fever' (2003), de horrorfilm over een groep vrienden die geconfronteerd wordt met een dodelijk virus tijdens een afgezonderde vakantie, dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. In dit artikel ontdek je 10 films en series die vergelijkbaar zijn met deze bloedstollende klassieker. Of je nu houdt van intense spanning, gruwelijke scènes of psychologische horror, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Beschreibung: A group of young people encounters extreme violence and horror in a remote rural setting, with themes of isolation and primal fear.
Fakt: The movie was marketed as based on true events to heighten its terrifying impact, though it was largely fictional.


The Evil Dead (1981)
Beschreibung: A group of friends faces a terrifying and gory ordeal in an isolated cabin, with a strong emphasis on body horror and survival against supernatural forces.
Fakt: The film was made on a shoestring budget and became a cult classic, known for its innovative practical effects and intense atmosphere.


The Thing (1982)
Beschreibung: An isolated research team is hunted by a shape-shifting alien, leading to intense paranoia and grotesque body horror.
Fakt: The film's groundbreaking practical effects were created by Rob Bottin, who worked tirelessly for over a year to perfect them.


28 Days Later (2002)
Beschreibung: A fast-spreading virus turns people into rage-filled monsters, with survivors struggling to stay alive in a desolate world.
Fakt: The film popularized the 'fast zombie' trope, changing the landscape of zombie horror forever.


Wrong Turn (2003)
Beschreibung: A group of travelers is hunted by deformed cannibals in the wilderness, focusing on survival and grotesque violence.
Fakt: The film spawned a franchise with multiple sequels, each upping the ante in terms of gore and brutality.


Saw (2004)
Beschreibung: Trapped individuals must endure extreme physical and psychological torment to survive, with a focus on gruesome, inventive traps.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 18 days and became a massive success, launching a long-running horror franchise.


The Descent (2005)
Beschreibung: A group of women trapped in a cave system must fight for survival against monstrous creatures, with intense claustrophobic horror.
Fakt: The original UK ending is much darker than the US release, significantly altering the film's impact.


The Crazies (2010)
Beschreibung: A small town descends into chaos as residents turn violently insane due to a mysterious infection, emphasizing paranoia and survival.
Fakt: This film is a remake of a 1973 George A. Romero movie, updating the story for a modern audience.


The Mist (2007)
Beschreibung: A group of townspeople trapped in a supermarket must contend with deadly creatures and their own escalating fear and paranoia.
Fakt: The film's bleak ending is one of the most shocking and discussed in modern horror cinema.


The Ruins (2008)
Beschreibung: Tourists face a horrifying and deadly threat from an ancient, malevolent force in a remote location, blending psychological and body horror.
Fakt: The film's antagonist is unique—a sentient, carnivorous plant that mimics human sounds to lure its victims.
