Can a person’s soul break free from the shackles of his body? Is it realistic to return it after the trip? Many filmmakers fantasized on this topic, each solved this dilemma in its own way. One of the brightest projects, exaggerating the theme of out-of-body experience, is the tape “Narcosis”. Films similar to the brainchild of Joby Harold are released regularly, proving the urgency of the problem.
Victim of anesthesia
A statistical certificate that one of the 700 patients prepared for surgery, being completely immobilized, remains conscious and does not respond to anesthesia, can impress anyone. In 2007, Joby Harold, inspired by this information, created the medical thriller Awake, which received the name "Narcosis" during localization. The detective intrigue surrounding a heart transplant operation with an incomplete anesthesia was called by critics a new word in the genre. Moreover, films similar to Narcosis to one degree or another were released before the release of this tape. In the center of the story is a millionaire, the hero of Hayden Christensen, who was the victim of a conspiracy of killer doctors. But the heroines of Jessica Alba and Lina Olin did not give up, preferring to fight for his sore heart. The protagonist leaves his body at a certain moment and, to his own horror, learns that those around him whom he believed are absolutely not those for whom they claim to be. Here you will involuntarily think about whether it is worth going back. The story, filmed by Joby Harold, has contributed to the development of the medical thriller genre.
Out of the body
The list of films similar to "Narcosis" can be divided into categories by similarity. For example, the creators of the “If I Stay” and “Invisible” tapes more carefully consider the problem of getting out of the body.
At the center of the story of the fantastic melodrama directed by R.J. Cutler “If I Stay” (2014) is the talented cellist Mia, in love with classical music and rocker Adam. After a car accident, she can’t get out of a coma. Her body lies on a hospital bed, and the soul rushes about, trying to decide whether to live on or go to another world.
Films similar to Narcosis include the work of David S. Goyer - the fantastic thriller Invisible (2007). The main character of the picture Nick has a bright future, but by fateful accident, he becomes the victim of an attack. A man does not die, although his spirit leaves the mortal shell. The police are looking for his body, his mother is the only person connecting the rebellious spirit with the world of the living. The hero’s salvation is in the hands of the criminal whose victim he became.
Speaking of films similar to Narcosis from this point of view, one can also recall the cult melodrama Ghost (1990) directed by Jerry Zucker with Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.
Medical thrillers
The list will continue with films similar to Narcosis in the genre.
The pharmaceutical thriller Side Effect (2013) is considered the final chapter in the track record of director Steven Soderbergh. At the very beginning, it seems that the tape will brand the shortcomings of the pharmaceutical industry, but then, disorienting the viewer, the film turns into an exciting thriller for adults, the narrative of which is stuffed with surprises. The main character Emily, trying to overcome depression, ignores the prescriptions of doctors and begins taking medications on the advice of a colleague. The result is unpredictable.
“Seven Lives” (2008) directed by Gabriele Muccino, tells the story of Tim Thomas, who kills 7 people in an accident, including his spouse, and decides to atone by acting as an organ donor for seven people.
The medical thriller “Pathology” (2007) by Mark Schoellermann is an amazing slasher about pathologists. Successful medical interns, having received a grant, spend their free time in the morgue, competing in how to organize the perfect murder.
Death is worth living
Scold for manipulative films “Life Beyond” (2009) Agnieszka Wojtovic-Voslo, “Half Light” (2006) Craig Rosenberg and the more so “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) Michel Gondry, somewhat similar to the work of Joby Harold, hand does not rise. Their authors in various ways accurately lead the viewer to the idea that life is beautiful. Although it is impossible to predict its ups and downs, unexpected turns, one should learn to learn lessons from strikes and sincerely rejoice in victories.