An Iraq War veteran living with PTSD after surviving an IED blast.
is a psychological horror thriller directed by Adam Robitel that follows six strangers navigating a series of deadly, high-tech puzzle rooms. The film was a significant commercial success, grossing over $155 million worldwide against a modest $9 million budget. Core Plot & Premise Escape Room (2019)
It is eventually revealed that every participant is the sole survivor of a past tragedy (e.g., a plane crash, a mining accident, or a house fire). An Iraq War veteran living with PTSD after
A grocery store stock boy who survived a car accident caused by drunk driving. Core Plot & Premise It is eventually revealed
A shy, brilliant physics student who survived a plane crash.
The cast features a diverse group of "sole survivors," each with a backstory tied to the rooms' designs: