A razor-sharp plot: Discover the top 3 survival thrillers on Netflix.

"Into Nowhere"

"Into Nowhere" is a gripping thriller by Spanish director Alberto Pintó, a master of the genre known for works like "Money Heist," "The Curse: House 32," and "Berlin."

The film follows a married couple, Nico and Mia, as they attempt to escape from once-prosperous Spain, now engulfed in a bloody war. With each passing day, food, medicine, and essential supplies dwindle, plunging civilians into a true apocalypse. Pregnant women, children, and the elderly are in grave danger and suffer first, as the soldiers invading Spanish cities exhibit extreme cruelty and ruthlessness.

Pregnant Mia and her husband aim to reach a rescue shipping container to weather the bloody storm. However, they find themselves separated on the shore. Fearing for their unborn child, they manage to board a cargo ship heading to one of the few remaining safe countries. At the last moment, Mia is left alone. She finds herself in one of the containers, and when it falls into the ocean during a raging storm, the protagonist fights for survival on her own. After the storm, she gives birth, complicating her situation even further.

The thriller features performances by Tamar Novas, Anna Castillo, Antonio Buill, Mari Ruiz, Mary Ruiz, Victoria Teijeiro, Edu Bulnes, and others.

Considering that a significant portion of the film focuses on Castillo's character in the container, she masterfully keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

"The Missing"

"The Missing" is a 2020 thriller directed by American filmmaker John Hyams, which serves as a remake of the Swedish film "Lost."

The story centers on recently widowed Jessica (Jules Wilcox), who packs her belongings and sets off on a long journey to cope with her grief. Everything goes smoothly until she attempts to overtake a man on the road, leading to a near collision. Unfortunately, he seizes the opportunity and abducts Jessica. The audience witnesses the protagonist's attempts to escape her captor, survive alone in the woods, and endure the primal fear of confronting him again.

Marc Menchaca portrays the unnamed attacker with chilling perfection, and the film includes subtle references to Ted Bundy, one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history.

"The Platform"

"The Platform" is a Spanish sci-fi film infused with horror and thriller elements, directed by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia.

The film is set in a vertical prison with multiple levels. Each "floor" houses two "prisoners." A rectangular shaft runs through the center of the tower, where a platform with food descends once a day. The food, which initially arrives at the top level, could suffice for all the inmates; however, those on the lower levels starve, commit suicide, or resort to cannibalism, while those at the top feast, having the luxury to eat as much as they desire.

The character Ivan Massaguer Goreng wakes up on the 48th level and learns more about how the system operates, realizing it is a true struggle for survival. He is determined to resist the prison system, though along the way, he makes some rather unfortunate decisions. This is not the type of film you want to watch over dinner, but it leaves a resonating message.

In summary, this film vividly illustrates society and people's willingness to help others.