: The cinematography and production values are surprisingly high, with slick set designs that capture the aesthetic of real-world escape rooms. The sound design is also noted for effectively building tension.

Overall, it is a decent "Friday night" choice for fans of the "locked-in-a-room" subgenre who can overlook a slow start and thin character development.

Reviewers are divided on whether the "twist" and puzzles are enough to overcome the weak script:

: Extremely slow first act, annoying characters, and an ending that many found confusing or unsatisfyingly open-ended.

: Tense second and third acts, creative use of puzzles, and good production value for its budget.

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