Escape Room

2017 1h 30m EN

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4.6

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4.2

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★4.6TMDB · 791★4.2IMDB · 15,627

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Synopsis

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Six friends test their intelligence when an escape room they participate in takes a dark and twisted turn.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Evan Williams
Tyler
Annabelle Stephenson
Natasha
Elisabeth Hower
Christen
Dan J. Johnson
Anderson
John Ierardi
Conrad
Kelly Delson
Tabby
Iris Avalee
Hadlee
Cathy Diane Tomlin
Detective Spell

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Will Wernick
Writers: Will Wernick, Noah Dorsey
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Will Wernick, shot by Jason Goodell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Cris Mertens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 6

CAST

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Evan Williams and Annabelle Stephenson and Elisabeth Hower carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt5159414 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Will Wernick directs. Jason Goodell behind the camera. Cris Mertens cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Directed by Will Wernick, shot by Jason Goodell. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Cris Mertens shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Evan Williams and Annabelle Stephenson and Elisabeth Hower carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt5159414 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jason Goodell
Editing: Cris Mertens
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Status: Released
Box office: $1,870,824
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Escape Room (2017)
IMDB rating: 4.2/10 · 15,627 votes
MPAA: R

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RalphRahal2025-01-18
★ 2/10
Escape Room (2017), directed by Will Wernick, takes a great concept and wastes it on mediocre execution. The movie struggles right from the start, with a painfully slow first half that does little to engage or build any meaningful tension. The character decisions often feel illogical and forced, making it hard to connect with their situations or take the stakes seriously. While the escape room premise had potential for creativity and suspense, the direction and pacing miss the mark, leaving the whole setup feeling flat and uninspired. The production quality doesn’t help matters either. The sets and cinematography come across as average at best, lacking the polish or clever design you’d expect from a movie relying so heavily on its environment. It’s clear the budget was limited, but the lack of creativity in working around those constraints is disappointing. Overall, it’s a forgettable experience that fails to deliver on its premise.

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