Containment
Seen it?2015 | 77 min | Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Neighbors in a block wake one morning to find they have been sealed inside their apartments. Can they work together to find out why? Or will they destroy each other in their fight to escape?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neil Mcenery-West
- Louise BrealeySally
- Lee RossMark
- Sheila ReidEnid
- Pippa NixonHazel
- Claire GreasleyAngry Resident
- Andrew LeungSergei
- Billy PostlethwaiteAiden
- Hannah ChalmersSinead
- Christos LawtonDan
- Dash BuckleyChild in Military Vehicle