Battle Royale
Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarô Yamamoto
In a dystopian future, a group of students from a Japanese high school are forced by the government to compete in a battle, killing one another until only one is left standing.
Why you'll love it
A controversial film where students are forced to kill each other until only one remains, exploring themes of survival and societal breakdown.
The Hunger Games
Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death.
Why you'll love it
A dystopian story where a group of young people must fight for survival in a televised competition.
The Maze Runner
Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter
Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape.
Why you'll love it
A group of teenagers must navigate a deadly maze while uncovering the truth about their situation and fighting for their lives.
Divergent
Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet
In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's...
Why you'll love it
In a future society divided by factions, a young woman discovers she is 'Divergent' and must fight to survive against a powerful regime.
The Purge
Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder
A wealthy family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legal.
Why you'll love it
In a future America, all crime is legal for one night a year, leading to a night of chaos and survival.