Trunk
Trunk

Movie spotlight

Trunk

2008
Movie
20 min
English

Two college students spend a long hard day in the desert they will never forget.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Måns MårtenssonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman wakes up locked in the trunk of a moving car with no memory of how she got there. As she desperately tries to escape and piece together her fragmented past, she realizes she is part of a terrifying game. The film follows her harrowing struggle for survival as the car navigates unknown roads, with unseen forces dictating her fate.

Critical Reception

Trunk received a mixed reception from critics, with many acknowledging its suspenseful premise and tense atmosphere. However, some found the plot predictable and the execution lacking in originality, leading to a polarized view on its overall effectiveness as a thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic tension and high-concept premise.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and a lack of significant character development.

  • Felt that the film ultimately didn't live up to its intriguing setup.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in Sweden, despite its setting not being explicitly defined, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.

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