The Platform (Spanish: El Hoyo) is a harrowing Spanish sci-fi horror franchise set within a dystopian vertical prison known as "The Pit." Created by Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia, the series explores themes of social inequality, human greed, and survival instincts through a brutal social experiment. In this tower-style facility, a single platform of food descends from the top floor to the bottom each day, forcing inmates to decide between rationing for those below or gorging themselves at the expense of others. It is a visceral examination of solidarity and the darkest corners of human nature.
Franchise Information |
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Main Language |
Spanish |
Country |
Spain |
Release Span |
2019 – 2024 |
Total Movies |
2 Movies |
Genre |
Horror
Sci-Fi Thriller |
Total Budget |
Over $1,200,000 |
Total Box Office |
$10,900,000+ (Theatrical) |
Key Crew |
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Directed by |
Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia |
Produced by |
Carlos Juárez Raquel Perea |
Written by |
David Desola Pedro Rivero |
Music by |
Aránzazu Calleja Aitor Etxebarria |
Production Co. |
Basque Films |
Distributed by |
Festival Films Netflix |
Main Cast |
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The Collection
The Platform (2019)
Goreng voluntarily enters a vertical prison for a diploma, only to discover it is a nightmarish social experiment. With inmates fed via a descending platform that leaves those at the bottom starving, Goreng must navigate the horrors of cannibalism, madness, and greed. Alongside his cynical cellmate Trimagasi, he attempts to spark a revolution to send a message to the administration that humanity can survive even in hell.
The Platform 2 (2024)
In this prequel, a mysterious leader imposes a strict law of food distribution among the prisoners, dividing them into Loyalists and Barbarians. A new resident, Perempuan, becomes entangled in the brutal enforcement of these rules. As the system devolves into a war between factions, she fights to survive the violent tyranny of the Pit and discovers the horrifying truth about the children hidden within its depths.