![]() ![]() This feature adaptation of the Percy Jackson series from author Rick Riordan didn’t enjoy a warm reception from book readers. Sequels: Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003, Amazon Freevee) The Maze Runner (2014) Stars: Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda, Tarō Yamamoto, Masanobu Andō, Kou Shibasaki, Chiaki Kuriyama This brutal movie is often cited as a clear inspiration for The Hunger Games but the author of the original novel, Suzanne Collins, maintains that she hadn’t seen the film before completing her book. Escape is impossible as each student is fitted with an explosive collar that will detonate if they attempt to leave the island. They are given a map, food and a selection of weaponry, and then let loose on the island with a singular mission: be the last one standing. To curb the issue, the government introduces the Battle Royale Act, which sees a randomly selected class of ninth graders sent to a deserted island each year. Widely regarded as one of the best thrillers ever made, Battle Royale is set in a near future Japan where economic downturn and high unemployment have led to increasing youth delinquency. ![]()
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