
Surviving the Game
A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
Release Year
1994
Runtime
96 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Action, Thriller, Adventure, Crime
Story Snapshot
A homeless man is hired as a survival guide for a group of wealthy businessmen on a hunting trip in the mountains, unaware that they are killers who hunt humans for sport, and that he is their new prey.
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Surviving the Game is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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