Escape Room (2019)

About Escape Room

Escape Room is a psychological horror film released in 2019, directed by Adam Robitel. The story revolves around six strangers who find themselves in a situation beyond their control and need to use their wits to survive. Every room is a new challenge and as they progress, they unravel secrets about their connection to the rooms and why they were chosen.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Adam Robitel and written by Bragi F. Schut and Maria Melnik. It was inspired by the trending escape room experiences around the world but taken to a sinister level, with the escape rooms becoming increasingly deadly as the players progress.

Actors

• Taylor Russell as Zoey Davis - A smart and resourceful college student who uses her knowledge of basic physics to solve the escape room puzzles.
• Logan Miller as Ben Miller - Depicted as a down-on-his-luck stockboy, Miller perfectly embodies the desperation and determination of his character.
• Deborah Ann Woll as Amanda Harper - As an Iraq War veteran, Woll brings intensity and strength to her role.
• Jay Ellis as Jason Walker - An arrogant financier who thinks he's the smartest person in the room.
• Tyler Labine as Mike Nolan - Labine adds a touch of humor and warmth in his role as an affable truck driver.
• Nik Dodani as Danny Khan - A passionate gamer, Dodani is the only one familiar with escape rooms but finds himself out of his depth.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite its darker tone, the film was inspired by real-life escape room experiences.
• This is the second time that Taylor Russell and Logan Miller starred in a movie together, having previously appeared in 'Before I Fall' (2017).
• There were different versions of the ice room due to the various physical challenges it needed to accommodate.

Quotes

• Zoey: “We should look for clues.”
• Ben: “This is just like the hospital.”
• Jason: “We’re just pawns in his sick game.”

Music, Soundtrack

• The suspenseful and dramatic score for 'Escape Room' was composed by Brian Tyler and John Carey.
• The movie's soundtrack includes eerie ambience and intense orchestral pieces to highlight the fear and tension throughout the film.