Last Bus
Year: 2016
Runtime: 123 mins
Language: Kannada
Director: Arvinda Sringeri
Six passengers find themselves aboard the final bus of the night, all eager to reach their destinations. However, an unforeseen series of events throws their journey into chaos. As the night unfolds, they confront shock, anxiety, deceit, anger, frustration, and fear, transforming a simple ride into a terrifying nightmare.
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Claustrophobic thrillers like Last Bus
Ordinary people forced into survival mode within a confined, hostile space.If the tense, trapped feeling of Last Bus had you on edge, you'll appreciate these movies. This list features similar stories where characters are confined in a small space—like a bus, elevator, or remote cabin—and must survive a nightmare scenario. These films share a high-intensity, paranoid vibe perfect for fans of urban terror and psychological pressure.
Vacancy
2007
Panic Room
2002
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions
2021
Narrow Margin
1990
Escape Room
2019
The Strangers: Chapter 1
2024
Elevator
2011
Shortcut
1000
Cube 2: Hypercube
2002
Trapped
1989
Nightmare at Noon
1988
Strongroom
1962
Breathing Room
2008
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
1958
Fear Island
2009
Narrative Summary
The narrative typically begins with a mundane situation that quickly spins out of control within a confined setting. The story focuses on the group's dynamic as they grapple with fear, paranoia, and the need to work together (or fall apart) to confront an immediate, often unseen threat. The pacing is fast, driven by a series of escalating crises.
Why These Movies?
Movies are grouped here based on their shared core premise of confinement and the intense psychological pressure it creates. They prioritize a fast-paced, anxious mood where the setting itself becomes a primary antagonist, forcing characters to reveal their true selves under extreme duress.
Movies with urban terror like Last Bus
Everyday city life becomes a backdrop for sudden, relentless fear and chaos.Fans of the anxious, city-based horror in Last Bus will find more chilling tales here. These movies capture the feeling of a normal night in an urban environment turning into a terrifying ordeal. If you like stories where public transport, dark streets, or anonymous crowds become sources of fear, this list is for you.
Night Teeth
2021
Judgment Night
1993
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
2014
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
1976
Fear the Night
2023
Night of the Hunted
2023
Fear City
1984
Nightmare at Noon
1988
Monsters in the Closet
2022
Nightmare in Chicago
1964
The Incident
1967
Experiment in Terror
1962
City in Darkness
1939
The Haunted House of Horror
1969
Dark City
1950
Narrative Summary
These narratives often follow ordinary citizens going about their lives when they are unexpectedly plunged into a chaotic and frightening situation. The journey itself—a bus ride, a walk home, a night out—becomes a perilous gauntlet. The conflict is immediate, grounded, and leverages the isolating nature of city life to amplify the fear.
Why These Movies?
These films are connected by their shared atmosphere of 'urban terror'—a specific brand of horror and thriller that feels plausible because it occurs in relatable, public settings. They create suspense by suggesting that safety is an illusion, and danger can emerge from anywhere within the modern urban landscape.
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