: The chemistry between Jeni Ross and Mark Ghanimé is often cited as a highlight, though some audience reviews find the protagonist's character initially unlikable.

: Unlike the 2019 film Escape Room , which focuses on high-tech traps, this film is closer to a haunted house story with a puzzle-solving wrapper. Essential Information Director Alex Merkin Lead Cast Jeni Ross, Mark Ghanimé, Hamza Haq Genre Supernatural Horror, Thriller Release Year Rating No Escape Room (TV Movie 2018) - IMDb

: What begins as a standard horror-themed puzzle game quickly shifts as the players realize they are being targeted by an angry spirit and an environment that defies the laws of reality.

: It carries a 5.0/10 rating on IMDb, with critics noting it is a decent "popcorn" horror movie but one that struggles with its confusing third-act "loop" logic.

: A father (Michael) and his estranged teenage daughter (Karen) go on a bonding road trip. After their car breaks down in a small town, they decide to try a local escape room to pass the time.

(2018) is a supernatural horror film directed by Alex Merkin that explores the trope of a simple game turning deadly. While it shares thematic elements with more mainstream "escape" thrillers, this TV movie leans heavily into paranormal elements rather than just mechanical puzzles. Movie Premise

: The duo must mend their relationship to solve puzzles and escape a paranormal entity before they are trapped permanently. Critical Reception & Viewing Guide