Shut In
Seen it?2022 | 90 min | Thriller, Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and horror fans. If you loved Dressed to Kill or Carrie, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A young single mother is held captive along with her two children by a violent ex and must plot their escape before it’s too late.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$304K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 101K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by D.J. Caruso
- Rainey QualleyJessica
- Vincent GalloSammy
- Jake HorowitzRob
- Luciana VanDetteLainey
- Aidan SteimerMason Nash