Technically, I think “Cube” fits the bill.
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.
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.
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.
Evil Dead 1/2
With the exception of the opening scene where they’re sailing to it, “Shutter Island” takes place on the titular Shutter Island.
“The Hunt for Red October” and “Crimson Tide” both take place on submarines.
“Sucker Punch”
spoiler
takes place entirely in Rocket’s mind
Four Rooms takes place in one hotel, during one night.
This is what I thought of as well. Fun movie.
Phonebooth (2002)
Locke (2013)
Kimi (2022)Rope is the best one I can think of that doesn’t have any kind of caveat. It takes place within an apartment, set across three connected rooms (kitchen, hallway, living/dining area) and the scenes are even stitched together in such a way that it gives the impression of being shot in a single take.
Rear Window is close, but it does leave the apartment at least once. One could also argue that the binoculars scenes are taking the viewer to a different location.
Been a while, but I think “From Dusk Till Dawn”
They start at a hotel and then go to the bar, but I’d kick myself for being a pedant. Kick
Yeah, that’s right. I remember there being an RV so I figured they probably came from somewhere
Rec, pontypool
Seconded. Underrated film imo.
The classic answer: “El ángel exterminador”
Climax. It’s a French movie where a bunch of music video dancers drink LSD-spiked punch and get totally wrecked. It’s also a one-cut movie.
I really like Carnage and I think The Invite is also a solid entry in the “filmed in one location’” genre
The Raid (2012)
