Escape rooms have become a popular pastime, but what happens when the fun turns into a nightmare? This curated list of horror films takes the concept of escape rooms to terrifying new heights, where the stakes are life and death. Each movie in this collection plays with the psychological and physical terror of being trapped, offering a unique blend of suspense, horror, and mind-bending puzzles. Whether you're a fan of psychological horror, slasher flicks, or supernatural scares, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat, making you think twice before stepping into a real-life escape room.

Escape Room (2019)
Description: Six strangers find themselves in a mysterious escape room where they must solve puzzles to survive, but the game turns deadly as they realize they are not alone.
Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life escape room phenomenon. It was followed by a sequel, "Escape Room: Tournament of Champions."


The Maze (2010)
Description: A group of friends enter an escape room for a birthday celebration, but soon discover that the room is designed to kill them one by one.
Fact: This low-budget film gained a cult following for its claustrophobic setting and intense atmosphere.


Cube (1997)
Description: A group of strangers wake up in a cube-shaped room with no memory of how they got there, and must navigate through a series of deadly traps to escape.
Fact: The film was shot in just 20 days, and its minimalist setting was due to budget constraints, which inadvertently added to its eerie atmosphere.


Saw (2004)
Description: Two men wake up in a room with a dead body between them, forced to play a sadistic game of survival orchestrated by the infamous Jigsaw killer.
Fact: The film was made with a budget of just $


The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Description: While not strictly an escape room, the film features a group of friends who must navigate through a series of horror movie tropes to survive, orchestrated by unseen controllers.
Fact: The film was co-written by Joss Whedon, known for his work on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."


The Invitation (2015)
Description: A dinner party turns into a psychological escape room when guests begin to suspect their hosts have sinister intentions.
Fact: The film was praised for its slow-burn tension and twist ending, making it a unique entry in the horror genre.


Would You Rather (2012)
Description: A group of desperate people are invited to a dinner party where they must play a deadly game of "Would You Rather" to win a large sum of money.
Fact: The film explores themes of moral dilemmas and survival, making it a thought-provoking horror experience.


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: Two coroners performing an autopsy on an unidentified woman find themselves trapped in their morgue as supernatural events unfold.
Fact: The film was praised for its chilling atmosphere and the performance of Olwen Catherine Kelly as Jane Doe.


The Descent (2005)
Description: A group of women go on a caving expedition, only to find themselves trapped underground with terrifying creatures.
Fact: The film was shot in a real cave system, adding to its authenticity and claustrophobic feel.


Exam (2009)
Description: Eight candidates for a highly desirable job are locked in a room and given one simple instruction: complete the exam in front of them. But the exam paper is blank.
Fact: The film was shot in a single location, emphasizing the psychological tension and the dynamics among the characters.
