Director Wes Ball cited Aliens , Lost , and Lord of the Flies as influences. The horror is slow and deliberate. The Grievers are rarely seen in full light until the climax. For most of the film, we only hear their metallic clicking, their slimy wet breathing, and the terrified screams from the Maze at night.
Wes Ball’s direction was critical to the film's success. He utilized the setting to create a sense of scale—the enormous, imposing walls make the characters look small and powerless. the maze runner 2014
"The Maze Runner" received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the film's action sequences, performances, and world-building. The movie holds a 65% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.1/10. Director Wes Ball cited Aliens , Lost ,