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Directed by Scott Mann, ‘Fall’ is the story of Becky Connor (Grace Caroline Currey) and Shiloh Hunter (Virginia Gardner), two mountain climbers. During an expedition, Becky’s husband, Dan, shockingly dies after a great fall. A year after the incident, Becky lives with guilt and sadness. To improve her mental health and motivate her, Shiloh asks her to climb a 2,000-foot-tall and abandoned TV Tower in the desert. Reluctantly, Becky agrees. However, during the risky climb, the tower slightly loses its structural integrity and traps the two friends. Having reached a high point in the failing tower, the climbers must overcome unprecedented odds and devastating threats.
With no means to communicate with anyone on the ground, Becky and Shiloh may have to rely on their willpower and experience to make it out of the ordeal alive. The psychological thriller is a captivating take on human endurance, high-altitude survival, and friendship. These movies, similar to ‘Fall,’ capture the narrative’s essence through engaging stories and layered characters.
10. Against the Ice (2022)
‘Against the Ice’ narrates the tale of Captain Ejnar Mikkelsen (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and inexperienced crew member Iver Iversen (Joe Cole) of Denmark’s Alabama Expedition. In 1909, they sled across the rough terrain of Greenland with the political objective of scientifically refuting America’s claim to the territory. After successfully completing this mission, their planned return turns chaotic as their crew members leave them stranded due to unforeseen circumstances. With no food to eat, their ship destroyed, and threatened by a polar bear, Ejnar and Iver must find the courage to survive against the ice and the greatest odds. Directed by Peter Flinth, the survival thriller is based on the real-life Ejnar Mikkelsen’s book ‘Two Against the Ice.’ The movie, like ‘Fall,’ tackles extreme survival scenarios, partnership, loyalty, and the human spirit.
9. Broad Peak (2022)
Helmed by Leszek Dawid, Netflix’s ‘Broad Peak’ follows Maciej Berbeka (Ireneusz Czop) as he undertakes the monumental challenge of climbing Broad Peak mountain. Initially, he fails to reach the summit, a setback that haunts him for more than two decades. Driven by an obsession to achieve redemption and correct this failure, the older Maciej resolves to attempt the climb again. As he gives his dream another chance, his family worries, and the risks only grow more intense. The Polish drama captures the spirit of ‘Fall’ with its intricate portrayal of dread, survival instincts, and the isolating nature of high-altitude climbs.
8. Society of the Snow (2023)
Netflix’s ‘Society of the Snow’ or ‘La sociedad de la nieve’ is set in 1972 and centers on Roberto Canessa (Matías Recalt) and his rugby teammates representing Uruguay. The team flies to Chile for an upcoming match on Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571. What starts as a happy journey soon turns deadly when the plane crashes into a section of the Andes Mountains, killing twenty-four of the forty passengers. The survivors are forced to take desperate measures to endure the snow and their hunger. As days pass, their grip on sanity is severely tested, and survival itself seems increasingly unlikely. Directed by J. A. Bayona, the Spanish-US drama is an engaging and distressing story. Based on true events and Pablo Vierci’s book of the same name, it reflects the themes of survival in harsh conditions, loyalty, and human endurance that ‘Fall’ deals with.
7. Everest (2015)
‘Everest,’ directed by Baltasar Kormákur, chronicles the experiences of New Zealand mountaineer Rob Hall (Jason Clarke), who gains a reputation for being a successful mountain climbing guide. Due to the increasing demand for his expert services and skills, he leads eight climbers and three guides towards Everest. The climb starts peacefully on May 11, 1996, as the climbers experience the breathtaking aura of the highest peak in the world. However, when a harsh blizzard strikes, Rob’s team is forced to join hands with another team led by Scott Fischer (Jake Gyllenhaal) to survive the danger. Based on true events, the survival drama is a companion piece to ‘Fall,’ as it sheds light on the cost of survival in extreme conditions and the importance of human cooperation.
6. The Ledge (2022)
Directed by Howard J. Ford, ‘The Ledge’ revolves around the trials and tribulations of a woman named Kelly (Brittany Ashworth). She goes on a rock climbing trip with her friend Sophie (Anaïs Parello). Unexpectedly, they are accompanied by a group of Americans. Things take a turn for the worse when Kelly witnesses her best friend’s murder and captures it on camera. Targeted by the killers determined to destroy the evidence, Kelly is forced to make a treacherous climb up a mountain cliff. Her survival instincts are tested when she gets trapped in a part of the mountain just twenty feet away from the men chasing her. The thriller complements ‘Fall’ by depicting a woman’s fight against extreme conditions at a dangerous altitude.
5. Vertical Limit (2000)
‘Vertical Limit’ is the tale of Peter Garrett (Chris O’Donnell), who strives to save his sister, Annie Garrett (Robin Tunney), and her team during a mountain climbing expedition. Peter races against the clock, surrounded by the dangers of K2, the world’s second-tallest mountain. Annie and her friends get stuck in a high-altitude zone with lower oxygen levels. As Peter deals with his own insecurities and limitations, he teams up with a mountain climber named Montgomery Wick to achieve the seemingly impossible mission. Peter’s journey in the thriller directed by Martin Campbell is comparable to the risks that Becky and Shiloh endure in ‘Fall.’
4. 47 Meters Down (2017)
In ‘47 Meters Down,’ Lisa (Mandy Moore) goes on an unexpected trip to Mexico with her adventurous younger sister, Kate (Claire Holt). Captain Taylor (Matthew Modine), the owner of a boat, organizes a special diving experience for the sisters. It is one in which the sisters are safely locked in a cage as they are dropped into the ocean. The adventure initially goes according to plan, and the sisters experience the beauty of the ocean. However, due to structural instability, the cage breaks from its hanging rope and descends further down. As a dangerous shark circles around them at a depth of 47 meters, the sisters must take extreme measures to survive. The horror film, directed by Johannes Roberts, is a companion piece to ‘Fall,’ as it narrates the survival efforts of two female characters stuck in a deadly scenario.
3. 127 Hours (2010)
‘127 Hours,’ directed by Danny Boyle, follows the harrowing ordeal of mountain climber Aron Ralston (James Franco). While he navigates the beauty of a remote Utah canyon, he unexpectedly gets trapped in a rock formation. He falls down, and a huge boulder traps his right arm. As he runs out of water and essential supplies, he desperately tries to break free from the trap. Amidst all of this, he also remembers his past and the important moments that shaped his life. As he begins to question his fate, he may have to make an extremely risky decision to survive and reunite with his loved ones. Based on true events and the book ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ by the real-life Aron Ralston, the drama is a haunting work of art. It resembles the spirit of ‘Fall’ through its portrayal of survival instincts, isolation, helplessness, and the limits of human courage.
2. The Shallows (2016)
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, ‘The Shallows’ deals with Nancy Adams (Blake Lively), who drops out of medical school and travels to a remote beach in Mexico after the passing of her mother. She embarks on this journey with minimal supplies. Nancy decides to extend her stay, despite warnings about a high tide. While swimming, she is attacked and bitten on the leg by a great white shark. Stranded on a rock, she uses her medical expertise to treat the wound and survive, but her life remains in peril due to the rising high tide and the shark’s relentless aggression. To survive, Nancy must test her own limits in a battle against the odds. The horror thriller, like ‘Fall,’ is a deeply tense navigation of the overwhelming cost of survival, which also depicts the courage and instincts of a female character.
1. Frozen (2010)
‘Frozen’ explores the journey of Parker O’Neal (Emma Bell), Dan Walker (Kevin Zegers), and Joe Lynch (Shawn Ashmore). The three of them enjoy a happy vacation at a ski resort. Before leaving, they intend to take a ride on the ski lift near Mount Holliston. They convince the chairlift operator to let them up the mountain. This risky move comes at a great cost as the lift stops, leaving them helpless and isolated in the snowy region. With no means of escape or communication, the situation worsens when a pack of hungry wolves eyes them from below. As the stakes get higher and freedom looks distant, the three individuals must make difficult decisions that may be the difference between life and death. Directed by Adam Green, the psychological horror movie complements the world of ‘Fall’ with its intense visuals, desperate characters, and a layered commentary on the psychological aspects of survival.
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