Escape Room is the latest film experiencing a resurgence in popularity on Netflix.
Released in 2019, the psychological thriller stars Taylor Russell, Logan Miller and Deborah Ann Will, and follows a group of six strangers who embark on a series of deadly escape room challenges. Directed by Adam Robitel, Escape Room was an unexpected box office smash upon its release, grossing $155 million on a budget of $9 million.
The movie holds a 51 percent on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer and a 54 percent on the Popcornmeter, with reviewers praising its tense storyline and acting. “Escape Room uses the popular escape room concept to create a suspenseful thriller with creative puzzles and strong visuals. The film explores how characters react under pressure, revealing personal traumas that fuel the tension. With solid performances and a sequel-ready ending, it delivers an engaging and intense experience,” writes one reviewer.
“I enjoyed it more than I was expecting. The escape rooms were cleverly done, the acting was great, a reasonable ending. It's not a horror as such; in fact, I'm not too sure what you would call it, but the tension was present as they tried to solve each room in time. Great fun!” adds another.
Escape Room spawned a sequel in 2021 called Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, which sees the main characters, Zoey (Russell) and Ben (Logan Miller), trapped in a new series of more deadly escape rooms. The film grossed $66 million but received mixed reviews from critics, who felt that it didn’t live up to the expectations set by its predecessor. As such, talks of a potential third movie have stalled, but with the original gaining a new audience on streaming, those conversations might be revived.
In the meantime, you can stream Escape Room on Netflix.
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