In a chase between the prey and the predator, who do you think is more likely to win? Interestingly, it’s the prey. That’s because survival is deeply embedded in every creature. It’s instinctive and primal. Hollywood has numerous movies that explore the theme of survival. From disasters to serial killers to supernatural entities. In this article, we’re looking at the best survival stories that prove how strongly we want to live. Best Survival Movies of All Time1. Cast Away (2000) Robert Zemeckis’s story of a FedEx executive who gets stranded on an island after a plane crash is not only about surviving in the wild, all alone on an island, but also a poignant tale of emotional transformation in the aftermath. Starring the magnificent Tom Hanks, Cast Away first uses isolation to showcase how the desire for survival brings about change, including changed priorities and an altered outlook on life. It then concludes with the aftermath of survival, set against the passage of time. Chuck’s journey of survival begins with fending for food, water, and shelter on a deserted island and ends with him starting a new life, having survived the loss of his old one. 2. Get Out (2017) I am a person of color, and I can say that we do have our own set of challenges, and that’s why Get Out gives me the creeps. Following a young black man, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), who accompanies his white girlfriend (Allison Williams) to her parents' house for the weekend,...
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