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Closed Environment Movies

All the movies listed below take place in a building, house, room, or any other similar environment. Some of these movies are single-location movies but not all of them. There’s something about this setting that induces a sense of claustrophobia and suspense. You feel trapped along with the characters in this pressure cooker that could explode any minute.

100 Feet 2008 Movie Scene Famke Janssen as Marnie holding a flashlight inside the crawlspace in her house
Horror

100 Feet [2008]

Simple and effective, 100 Feet, starring Famke Janssen, is a single-location psychological thriller also doubling as a ghost movie.

Brotherhood 2010 Movie Scene Lou Taylor Pucci as Kevin holding a gun while he's robbing a convenience store as part of a fraternity initiation
Thriller

Brotherhood [2010]

Intense, realistic, and fast-paced, Brotherhood is a different type of a frat movie following a group of friends throughout one night.

Chasing Sleep 2000 Movie Scene Jeff Daniels as Ed Saxon sitting in hallway with an empty glare in his eyes after suffering from insomnia for a few days
Thriller

Chasing Sleep [2000]

Intelligent, authentic, and filled with symbolism, Chasing Sleep is one of those slow-burners you need to be in the right mood to watch.

P2 2007 Movie Rachel Nichols in a white dress with big cleavage holding an axe
Thriller

P2 [2007]

An intense thriller set in an underground parking garage flawlessly executed and with strong performances by Wes Bentley and Rachel Nichols.

The Cave 2005 Movie Piper Perabo on a rope looking at a cave
Horror

The Cave [2005]

If you’re looking for an adventure movie with strong horror elements, The Cave is a perfect choice featuring an engaging atmosphere and great visuals.

Pontypool 2008 Movie Scene Stephen McHattie as Grant Mazzy talking into the microphone at the radio station
Horror

Pontypool [2008]

I just love watching refreshing indie zombie movies and Pontypool, an endlessly charming and authentic Canadian horror comedy is one of them.

Them 2006 Movie Scene Olivia Bonamy as Clementine screaming after a hooded man starts chasing her in dark tunnels
Horror

Ils AKA Them [2006]

Uncomfortable, claustrophobic, and frighteningly realistic, Them AKA Ils is a clever French horror movie a deadly home invasion.

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