Als je genoten hebt van de intense thriller 'American Carnage' (2022) en op zoek bent naar vergelijkbare films of series, dan zit je hier goed. In dit artikel vind je 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, actie en onvoorspelbare plotwendingen bieden. Of je nu houdt van politieke intriges, gewelddadige confrontaties of verhalen over onderdrukking, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Children of Men (2006)
Beschreibung: A dystopian film that portrays a world on the brink of collapse, focusing on themes of hope and survival amidst chaos.
Fakt: The film features several long, uninterrupted takes, including a famous 6-minute single-shot action sequence. It was critically acclaimed but initially underperformed at the box office.


District 9 (2009)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi thriller that uses alien segregation as a metaphor for apartheid and xenophobia, exploring themes of discrimination and resistance.
Fakt: The film was made on a budget of $30 million and grossed over $210 million worldwide. It was shot in a documentary style to enhance realism.


The Boys (2019)
Beschreibung: A satirical take on superheroes, highlighting corruption, power abuse, and the dark side of celebrity culture.
Fakt: The show is based on a comic book series of the same name. It was initially rejected by several studios before being picked up by Amazon.


Snowpiercer (2013)
Beschreibung: A dystopian thriller set on a train where class divisions are starkly represented, exploring themes of rebellion and survival.
Fakt: The film is based on a French graphic novel. The train set was built in a former aircraft hangar and was over 500 feet long.


The Purge (2013)
Beschreibung: Explores themes of societal collapse and the dark side of human nature under extreme conditions, with a focus on violence and class struggle.
Fakt: The entire film was shot in just 20 days. The concept was inspired by the creator's observation of economic inequality and the idea of a 'pressure valve' for societal anger.


Get Out (2017)
Beschreibung: A psychological horror that delves into systemic oppression and exploitation, using horror elements to critique social issues.
Fakt: The film's budget was only $


The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Beschreibung: A dystopian series that explores themes of oppression, control, and resistance in a totalitarian society.
Fakt: The show's iconic red robes worn by the handmaids have become a symbol of protest in real-life women's rights movements. It is based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel.


Parasite (2019)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic thriller that critiques class disparity and the lengths people go to survive in a capitalist society.
Fakt: It was the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The film's set was meticulously designed to reflect the class divide.


Us (2019)
Beschreibung: A horror-thriller that examines duality and the hidden aspects of society, with a strong emphasis on class and identity.
Fakt: The film's title 'Us' is a play on the United States, hinting at its broader social commentary. The script was written in just five weeks.


Watchmen (2019)
Beschreibung: A series that deconstructs superhero mythology while addressing racial injustice and systemic violence.
Fakt: The show is a sequel to the original 1986 graphic novel. It features an original score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
