Horror at the Office: 10 Films About Colleagues

Description: While not strictly a horror film, this thriller involves a law firm where the colleagues are more than they seem, with supernatural elements at play. It explores the moral and ethical dilemmas of corporate life.

Fact: Al Pacino plays the devil in this film, and it was one of Keanu Reeves' early roles in a non-action genre.

Description: Six strangers awaken in a mysterious cube-shaped room where they must use their wits to survive and escape. While not explicitly about colleagues, the dynamics of group survival and the psychological tension mirror the office environment.

Fact: The film was made on a very low budget of $350,000 but has since become a cult classic, spawning two sequels.

Description: Based on the infamous Stanford prison experiment, this film shows how quickly colleagues can turn into adversaries when placed in a controlled environment with power dynamics at play.

Fact: The film is a remake of the German film "Das Experiment," and it stars Adrien Brody and Forest Whitaker.

Description: When 80 American employees are locked in their office building in Bogotá, Colombia, they are forced to participate in a deadly game where they must kill each other to survive. This film explores the dark side of corporate culture and the lengths people will go to when pushed to their limits.

Fact: The film was directed by Greg McLean, known for his work in the horror genre with movies like "Wolf Creek." The script was originally written by James Gunn, who later became famous for directing the Guardians of the Galaxy films.

Description: While primarily a horror-comedy about a group of friends, the film reveals a meta-narrative involving a corporation that controls horror scenarios, making it a unique take on workplace horror.

Fact: Joss Whedon co-wrote the script, and the film features a mix of horror tropes with a satirical twist on the genre.

Description: A dinner party hosted by an ex-wife and her new husband turns into a psychological horror as the guests begin to suspect sinister motives behind the gathering. The film delves into the paranoia and tension that can exist among former colleagues.

Fact: The film was shot in just 20 days, and it was well-received for its slow-building tension and character development.

Description: A team-building retreat for a weapons corporation turns deadly when the employees are hunted by mercenaries. This British horror-comedy captures the absurdity and tension of office dynamics in a survival scenario.

Fact: The film was shot in Hungary, and it features Danny Dyer, known for his roles in British films and TV shows.

Description: Four volunteers sign up for what they believe is a psychological study, only to find themselves in a deadly experiment. This film examines the ethical boundaries of human experimentation within a corporate setting.

Fact: The movie features Peter Stormare, known for his roles in "Fargo" and "The Big Lebowski."

Description: An energy drink causes the employees of an arms corporation to become murderous psychopaths. This film blends dark comedy with horror, showing how a typical office environment can turn into a battleground when the wrong substances are consumed.

Fact: The movie features Brenton Thwaites, known for his role in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales," and it was produced by the same company behind "The Belko Experiment."

Description: A group of office workers are trapped in their building during a zombie apocalypse. This low-budget horror-comedy showcases the absurdity of office life even in the face of the undead.

Fact: This film is not related to the popular TV series of the same name but shares the setting.