10 Films That Prove Less Is More

Description: Alfred Hitchcock's experiment in real-time storytelling, where two young men commit a murder and host a dinner party in the same room where they've hidden the body. The film is known for its long takes.

Fact: The film was shot in 10 takes, each lasting up to 10 minutes, the maximum length of film in a camera at the time.

Description: Set entirely in a jury room, this classic film explores the dynamics of a group of jurors as they deliberate the fate of a young man accused of murder. It's a gripping study of human nature and justice.

Fact: The film was shot in just 19 days, and the entire movie takes place in real-time, with the exception of the opening and closing scenes.

Description: Luis Buñuel's surrealist film where dinner party guests find themselves inexplicably unable to leave the room they are in, leading to a breakdown of social norms and behavior.

Fact: The film was banned in Spain for its perceived criticism of the Franco regime, and it was shot in Mexico.

Description: Quentin Tarantino's debut feature film, where a group of criminals gather in a warehouse after a failed heist, trying to figure out who betrayed them. The tension and dialogue are palpable in this confined setting.

Fact: The film was made on a budget of $

Description: This film follows a professor who claims to be a 14,000-year-old caveman, and the entire story unfolds in his living room as his colleagues react to his revelation. It's a testament to the power of conversation and philosophical debate.

Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days, and the script was written by Jerome Bixby, who also wrote the original "Star Trek" episode "Mirror, Mirror."

Description: This film takes place entirely inside a coffin, where a truck driver wakes up buried alive with only a lighter and a cell phone. It's a claustrophobic thriller that relies on the performance of Ryan Reynolds.

Fact: The film was shot in 17 days, and the coffin set was built to be able to rotate, allowing for different camera angles.

Description: Based on the play "God of Carnage," this film takes place in a single apartment where two sets of parents meet to discuss a fight between their children, only for the situation to escalate into chaos.

Fact: The film was shot in just 28 days, and the screenplay was adapted by Yasmina Reza, who also wrote the original play.

Description: The entire film takes place in a car, where Ivan Locke, played by Tom Hardy, drives through the night, dealing with personal and professional crises over the phone. It's a masterclass in acting and storytelling.

Fact: The film was shot in just 8 days, and all the phone calls were recorded live, with Hardy driving the car himself.

Description: Quentin Tarantino's western thriller takes place in a single room during a blizzard, where eight strangers with secrets and motives are forced to share close quarters. The tension builds as their true natures are revealed.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be released as a miniseries, and it was shot in Ultra Panavision 70, a format not used since

Description: Often cited as one of the worst films ever made, "The Room" is set in a single apartment where the protagonist, Johnny, deals with betrayal and melodrama. It's become a cult classic for its unintentional humor.

Fact: The film was funded by Tommy Wiseau, who also wrote, directed, and starred in it, with a budget of $6 million, which is unusually high for an independent film.