Exhaust

A group of strangers awaken in separate, sealed rooms with no memory of how they got there. They soon discover they are part of a sadistic game orchestrated by a mysterious captor, forcing them to confront their worst fears and make impossible choices to survive. As the walls close in, their only hope lies in uncovering the truth behind their imprisonment and finding a way to escape before they are consumed by the psychological torment.

Exhaust garnered a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its tense atmosphere and suspenseful narrative, though some critics found the plot predictable. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the film's claustrophobic setting and effective scares.

• Praised for its escalating tension and confined setting which amplifies the horror.

• Noted for its effective psychological manipulation and unsettling atmosphere.

• Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of other escape-room thrillers.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the intriguing mystery surrounding the characters' predicament. Many enjoyed the intense atmosphere and the effective jump scares, though a few found the plot twists to be less original than expected.

The film was shot entirely on practical sets, enhancing the claustrophobic and authentic feel of the characters' imprisonment.