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Unaware that the employee paid to scare them has been possessed by a demon, four friends must overcome their rising terror and find the way out of the escape room before it's too late.Unaware that the employee paid to scare them has been possessed by a demon, four friends must overcome their rising terror and find the way out of the escape room before it's too late.Unaware that the employee paid to scare them has been possessed by a demon, four friends must overcome their rising terror and find the way out of the escape room before it's too late.
Abraham Justice
- Muhammad
- (as Ibrahim Elkest)
John Davis Walker
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The biggest positive about this one was the concept. You have seen the "it's a game, surprise it's not a game" many times, but this one has an interesting and seemingly original twist that made it feel fresh. Unfortunately that about all it had going for it.
The plot really went nowhere. Not much of a story to be had here. Felt a bit more like an undercooked proof of concept than anything. It wasn't super scary although I quite liked the aesthetic of the bad guy, nothing wildly innovative but he looked spooky. The acting from everyone involved was below mediocre here, particularly the participants... although scruffy guy with the blonde girlfriend was alright.
There was definitely some potential to be had with the concept/plot but unfortunately it was squandered with some poor writing and some poor acting that provided for a kind of generally boring movie. Probably wouldn't recommend.
The plot really went nowhere. Not much of a story to be had here. Felt a bit more like an undercooked proof of concept than anything. It wasn't super scary although I quite liked the aesthetic of the bad guy, nothing wildly innovative but he looked spooky. The acting from everyone involved was below mediocre here, particularly the participants... although scruffy guy with the blonde girlfriend was alright.
There was definitely some potential to be had with the concept/plot but unfortunately it was squandered with some poor writing and some poor acting that provided for a kind of generally boring movie. Probably wouldn't recommend.
Don't know if it was just my copy but there were no subtitles at the beginning which was puzzling.
Excellent acting from Skeet and Sean Young (For the ten minutes they appeared) but couldn't save it from movie oblivion.
Interesting idea , started off well and quickly went down the big white telephone!
Excellent acting from Skeet and Sean Young (For the ten minutes they appeared) but couldn't save it from movie oblivion.
Interesting idea , started off well and quickly went down the big white telephone!
I saw this recently on a dvd.
Had seen the trailer n liked it. The film opens in a middle eastern desert, creating the atmosphere n the dread.
The director did a fine job considering the budget n he managed to tell the story about the box n its evil thru the actions of the two desert fellas n some thru the opening credits.
After the opening credit, our film moves to Los Angeles, where four friends plan to take a trip to an escape room. A tight confined room compared to the open desert. The room has no phones, no wireless, and it is completely sound proof. No neighbors or outsiders will be able to hear your scream once the action starts. As for the cctv u have to watch the movie. I don't want to spoil it. One death scene is very brutal, the scissor in the head one.
The makers can make a prequel setting the picture in the 19th century.
Had seen the trailer n liked it. The film opens in a middle eastern desert, creating the atmosphere n the dread.
The director did a fine job considering the budget n he managed to tell the story about the box n its evil thru the actions of the two desert fellas n some thru the opening credits.
After the opening credit, our film moves to Los Angeles, where four friends plan to take a trip to an escape room. A tight confined room compared to the open desert. The room has no phones, no wireless, and it is completely sound proof. No neighbors or outsiders will be able to hear your scream once the action starts. As for the cctv u have to watch the movie. I don't want to spoil it. One death scene is very brutal, the scissor in the head one.
The makers can make a prequel setting the picture in the 19th century.
It's not even bad. It's one of the worst horror movies i've seen in my life. Total waste of time
I honestly had a great time with this movie, despite wanting to turn it off until 30 minutes in. The first 10 minutes of this movie were pointless, and once the characters start to be introduced, you don't really care for or resonate with any of them. They are either annoying or useless, and don't really add anything of value to the story.
That being said, once they enter the Escape Room, the movie really just takes off and never lets up for a minute. It is edge of your seat, the tension is really well done, and the antagonist is genuinely creepy. Several times throughout the movie I wondered if I had switched movies and I didn't realize it. The first 30 minutes of this film do a poor job at setting up the rest of the movie, but once the horror ramps up, it really is an entertaining experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, despite the initial 30 minutes.
That being said, once they enter the Escape Room, the movie really just takes off and never lets up for a minute. It is edge of your seat, the tension is really well done, and the antagonist is genuinely creepy. Several times throughout the movie I wondered if I had switched movies and I didn't realize it. The first 30 minutes of this film do a poor job at setting up the rest of the movie, but once the horror ramps up, it really is an entertaining experience.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, despite the initial 30 minutes.
Did you know
- TriviaReference to the movie Gremlins. When the shopkeeper is on the phone she says 'don't get it wet, and whatever you do, don't feed it after midnight' These were instructions given by the Chinese shopkeer in Gremlins when Gizmo was purchased.
- GoofsEscape room doors are never actually locked for fire safety reasons.
- ConnectionsReferences Vaudou (1943)
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Written by Hayley Goldstein & Andrew Weitz
Produced by Andrew Weitz & Deputi
Performed by Hayley Goldstein
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- $2,595,495
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- 1h 26m(86 min)
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- 2.35 : 1
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