Ben je fan van de intense thriller 'Express in die Hölle' (1985) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 adembenemende titels die dezelfde spanning, actie en onvoorspelbaarheid bieden. Of je nu houdt van meeslepende ontsnappingsverhalen of levensgevaarlijke situaties, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Die Hard (1988)
Beschreibung: A lone hero trapped in a confined space, facing off against a group of terrorists, with non-stop action and a focus on survival.
Fakt: The film was based on a novel called 'Nothing Lasts Forever.' The Nakatomi Plaza was a real building under construction at the time of filming.


The Last Boy Scout (1991)
Beschreibung: A gritty, action-packed film with a protagonist facing overwhelming odds, featuring high-stakes chases and a relentless pace.
Fakt: The script was written by Shane Black, known for his sharp dialogue and action-packed stories. The film was initially rated NC-17 but was edited to secure an R rating.


Passenger 57 (1992)
Beschreibung: A tense, action-packed thriller set on a hijacked plane, with the protagonist using his wits and skills to survive and outmaneuver the villains.
Fakt: Wesley Snipes did many of his own stunts. The film's famous line, 'Always bet on black,' became a cultural catchphrase.


Under Siege (1992)
Beschreibung: A lone hero must outsmart and outfight a group of terrorists in a confined, high-pressure environment, with non-stop action and survival themes.
Fakt: Steven Seagal performed most of his own stunts. The film was originally conceived as a sequel to 'Die Hard' but was reworked into a standalone story.


Cliffhanger (1993)
Beschreibung: A survival thriller set in a harsh, unforgiving environment, with the protagonist battling both human adversaries and the elements.
Fakt: The opening scene, where a woman falls to her death, was filmed using a stuntwoman and no CGI. The movie was shot on location in the Italian Alps.


The Fugitive (1993)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes chase film with a protagonist on the run, facing overwhelming odds and relentless pursuers. The tension and survival themes are central.
Fakt: The film was based on a 1960s TV series of the same name. The famous train crash scene was filmed using a real train and minimal CGI.


Speed (1994)
Beschreibung: A relentless, high-speed thriller where the protagonists must keep moving to survive, with constant danger and a race against time.
Fakt: The bus jump scene was performed with a real bus and no CGI. The script was originally written as a sequel to 'Die Hard' but was reworked into a standalone film.


The Rock (1996)
Beschreibung: A high-stakes action thriller with a group of heroes trying to stop a catastrophic event, featuring intense chases and a race against time.
Fakt: The film was Sean Connery's first action movie in years. The chemical weapons shown in the movie were based on real VX nerve gas.


Con Air (1997)
Beschreibung: Features a group of dangerous criminals on a hijacked plane, creating a tense, action-packed scenario with a focus on survival and outsmarting adversaries.
Fakt: The plane used in the film was a real Convair 240, modified for the movie. Nicolas Cage's character was inspired by Elvis Presley.


Unstoppable (2010)
Beschreibung: A runaway train serves as the central threat, with heroes risking everything to stop it. The film emphasizes tension, teamwork, and high stakes.
Fakt: The movie is based on the real-life CSX 8888 incident in 200The train scenes were filmed using real locomotives and practical effects.
