Vertige (2009)

A Heart-Pounding Survival Thriller That Will Leave You Breathless
Vertige (also known as High Lane) is an intense survival thriller that plunges viewers into a harrowing story of fear, trust, and desperation. The film follows five friends—Chloé, Loïc, Fred, Karine, and Guillaume—who set out on an exhilarating hiking and climbing adventure in the breathtaking yet remote mountains of Croatia. Seeking an adrenaline rush, they decide to traverse an abandoned via ferrata despite clear warnings of its dangerous condition.What begins as an exciting expedition soon spirals into a terrifying fight for survival. As they ascend higher, the decaying trail collapses beneath them, exposing the fragility of their friendships and trust. But the crumbling path is the least of their worries. Unbeknownst to them, they are not alone in the wilderness. A relentless, sadistic predator lurks in the shadows, watching, waiting—hunting them down one by one. The once-majestic mountain landscape transforms into a nightmarish trap, where every step could be their last.
With stunning cinematography, dizzying heights, and an unrelenting sense of dread, Vertige delivers an adrenaline-charged experience that pushes both physical and psychological limits. It masterfully blends the unforgiving force of nature with the primal terror of being hunted, turning every second into a pulse-pounding race for survival. Fans of high-stakes survival horror and relentless tension will find themselves on the edge of their seats—right up until the film’s chilling final frame.