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Top 5 films that give off Black mirror vibes

Jade Diaz Student Contributor, Lasell University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Lasell chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

 

If you enjoy dystopian films like Netflix’s Black Mirror, here are some films that give off those same vibes!

 

If you enjoyed Black Mirror’s “Metal Head” (S4E5) you’ll enjoy: Only (2018) Thriller/suspense

 

When the world experiences a virus outbreak it targets only one demographic. Targeting all females. Being a young couple during this epidemic, they must endure a self-imposed quarantine and hide from authorities in order to keep one safe.

 

If you enjoyed Black Mirror’s “Men Against Fire” (S3E5) you’ll enjoy: Extinction (2018) Action

 

A man starts having nightmares about an alien invasion and the extinction of his family. This impacts his relationships with his friends and family. With strong beliefs in his dreams, he endures the plans of keeping his family safe

 

If you enjoyed Black Mirror’s “Nosedive”(S3E1) you’ll enjoy: Snowpiercer (2013) Action

 

When the whole world freezes from climate change, an express train is created to save human civilization. While the rich live lavishly in first class, the poor must experience life in the back of the express.

 

If you enjoyed Black Mirror’s “Hang The DJ” (S4E4) you’ll enjoy: Her (2018) Romance

 

After experiencing heartbreak from the loss of his marriage, a man seeks companionship from an AI named Samantha. The operating system acts as its own entity and develops its own persona. 

 

If you enjoyed Black Mirror “Arkangel” (S4E2), you’ll enjoy: What happened to Monday (2017) Action

 

When the world overpopulates there’s only one way to limit it. Authorities decide that everyone who has children must only have 1 child per household. All households with more than 1 child will be held by the authority. One day a woman who dies from childbirth, births 7 children. Taken in by their grandfather, they must all live life as 1 person, Karen Settmen. They must endure avoiding government execution while searching for the disappearance of one of their own.

Jade Diaz

Lasell '23

Jade is a Senior at Lasell, majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Management. She adores figurative art, and enjoys being creative in any way possible. She is sneaker- obsessed and loves the world of fashion. One fun fact is that her dog Finn, is named after a Star Wars character named FN-2187.