Might be cheating slightly with this one, but the 2021 movie “Mass” mostly takes place in one room, except for the opening and the ending of the film.
It is two couples meeting up in a humble meeting room at a church to talk about something incredilby traumatic, that happened to all four of them.
I recommend going into this movie blind. It is a painfully devastating drama that will leave you completely exhausted emotionally. At the same time, it shines a light on a very relevant and important issue. The acting and writing is great. The subject matter is handled with a lot of empathy and it saddens me that not more people have seen it and talked about it.
Fair warning, though: if you are at all easy to tears, you are going to ugly-cry throughout this movie.
Was also gonna mention Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf, but I actually dont remember if they do stay in one location most of the movie or not. I think they do. It’s another film with two couples hanging out and talking. In this case, the older couple end uo having a massivr fight while the younger couple is trapped in the middle of it. Fucking intense movie and even though it’s from the 60s, you kinda forget all about that while watching. In my memory, it felt very fresh and relevant. It also has Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the roles as the older couple, so you know shit is going to go down.
Also, The Invitation from 2015! A psychological horror/thriller about a group of friends meeting up after basically losing contact due to a tragic event. Most of the movie takes place in and around one house, during one evening while the main character seems to be the only one noticing that something is messed up about this dinner party. It’s a mostly forgotten, but very solid film in my opinion.
Technically, I think “Cube” fits the bill.
Yeah came to say this one, it’s so dam good
First one that came to mind. Cube has two sequels and a remake also.
12 Angry Men (the original), The Dresser (both movie versions are great, the 2015 is a big production though), The Hateful Eight (technically two locations I guess, because first part is inside a stagecoach, then they reach the cabin the whole movie takes place), Moon (most of the movie takes place inside a moon station, but there are a few scenes he goes outside, so maybe doesn’t count?), the first version of The Front Page (1931) takes place almost entirely inside the police department press room (if not entirely, I don’t remember anymore)
12 Angry Men (the original)
From memory, this leaves the jury room on a couple of occasions. One could argue that the courtroom scenes are in the same place, but is there not also a brief outdoor scene when they are discussing the details of the case? It’s been a while since I’ve seen it so maybe I’ve hallucinated that.
From memory, there are exactly two scenes which take place outside the deliberation chamber, one at the beginning of the movie showing the last moments of the trial before the jury retires (and, crucially, it shows you the face of the defendemt). The other scene is at the very end, on the steps of the courthouse as the jurors depart. There’s a brief instance of dialog between Fonda and the old man juror.
Still, hardly seems fair to hold these instances against calling the movie a one location picture.
For some reason I remember the scene shifting to the house/apartment where the crime was allegedly committed while they are analysing a diagram and debating the time it would have taken to move from one place to another.
Not in my recollection of the movie, though it doesn’t surprise me to hear that. They certainly go over the facts in close, illustrative detail, such that you can picture your mind’s eye that apartment and street. Arguably that’s the picture’s core gimmick lol. I wonder if they ever do a more straight reenactment in a different version? I know there are a couple.
Since the best two were taken ( cube and saw) I guess I’ll go with Dredd, although it’s not entirely one location
The Man From Earth was a great movie. Hopefully it qualifies, even though there are a few parts outside the cabin. Based on a play of the same name. It’s also one of those movies where you can’t recapture the first watch. Those who have seen it understand. I’ve heard the sequel wasn’t nearly as good, and I’d figure as much, some stories just need to have their conclusion and let it sit with the viewer.
Clue?
my favorite movie!
Phone Booth. The entire movie takes place in a phone booth.
The Lighthouse and The Man From Earth come to mind. Probably even Reservoir Dogs.
Not Reservoir Dogs. Most of the movie takes place in the warehouse, but there’s also a scene in a diner, one on the streets, one that follows Orange before the heist, and probably some others too.
I understand why it’s not perfectly fitting the requirement of the initial question, but I think it deserves an honorary mention. You are correct, quite a few scenes are flashbacks to before the warehouse main story of the movie. But to me it was fairly impressive back in the day how it was possible to create such a complex plot with the majority of the movie taking place in one location.
Have not seen the Lighthouse, but I absolutely love the Man from Earth. Such a magical movie!
I was about to say Clerks but they do go to a funeral for a minute. Like 95% one place.
The Raid: Redemption
Delicatessen
Is delicatessen really all happening in the apartment building? I have memories of outdoor scenes as well but maybe I’m mixing things up with dikkenek.
There are a few exteriors shots but it’s primarily inside one building.
I’m not familiar with Dikkenek but just looked it up and it appears to be many locations. The clown is in that one too though.
Saw was mostly filmed in one room. Bloody good film, the first one.
Yep that was my second option, it held up to many viewings
Rec, pontypool
Seconded. Underrated film imo.
Four Rooms takes place in one hotel, during one night.
This is what I thought of as well. Fun movie.
Dark City fits even if it’s a big location.
Evil Dead 1/2
