April 29, 2023
Movies that take place in one location can be tricky for filmmakers. They can be an opportunity to tell a story with immense creativity but it’s also difficult to prevent the story from becoming stagnant. Nevertheless, when done right, movies that take place in one location can offer a powerful insight into the characters while showcasing unique storytelling techniques. Here are ten of our favorite Reveel movies that take place in one location.
Taking place entirely at a family reunion, Altered Minds is a psychological thriller that keeps us on our toes. The movie centers around family secrets and the problems that can arise from them if they go unaddressed.
A family reunion goes awry when the oldest son makes the accusation that his dying father, a famed psychiatrist, adopted his children for the purposes of psychological experimentation.
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2. Hang Up!Hang Up! is an impressive film that remains engaging despite taking place in only one location, with one actor and one monologue. Although the premise may seem limited, Richard Powell, the writer and director, skillfully guides us on a 13-minute emotional journey. The film also delves into the anxieties and fears of modern marriage and acts as a vivid representation of a spouse’s worst nightmares.
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3. GuesthouseGuesthouse is a mystery thriller short film directed by Periklis Tsintzas. The movie features four actors and is set in a single location. It tells the story of a mother and her son who get lost during a road trip and spend the night in a guesthouse. However, the guesthouse holds a dark secret that awaits them. Despite its limited resources, Guesthouse is a well-crafted movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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4. Miss Barton’s Famous CakesThree actors in one location still proves to be a suspenseful experience. On a stormy night, two detectives come knocking on Miss Barton’s door to discuss dark matters surrounding her world-famous cakes.
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Alfred Molina, who played Doctor Octopus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plays the role of a corpse version of himself in this low-budget indie film. The story takes place in a morgue and involves a small number of actors. The film is a comedy about a morgue employee named Sam who is excited to meet his celebrity idol, who happens to be dead.
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6. RemoteRemote is a sci-fi horror short film by Marc Roussel, the same filmmaker who directed Hang Up!. The film revolves around a man who is connected through his TV to a woman living 30 years in the past, and tries to prevent the murder of a young woman in his house. The movie has a uniquely creepy and intriguing premise that is both mind-bending and terrifying.
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7. The RoutineThe Routine takes place in the future, where anything you could want is accessible with just a click, and people seldom have to leave their homes. While this may be great for some, others will suffer from the dependence on modern technology. The short film features Tara Price and only has two actors and one location.
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8. SittingAllyson Morgan made a darkly comedic short film that explores the themes of grief and loss in a single location. The film stars Louis Ozawa Changchien and Allyson Morgan herself, and it follows the story of a woman whose week goes from bad to worse when she finds herself babysitting a grown man.
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Ground Rules contains a collection of comedic shorts that chronicles the change in a couple’s relationship after they’ve moved in together. The synopsis for Ground Rules reads: Looking at the moment the mask slips and you realize whom you’ve moved in with. Matt and Molly run the gauntlet of getting to know each other now they’ve moved in. They thought they were a perfect match, but now they need Ground Rules.
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This is one of those short films that deserves a longer film. As the rural diner is visited by a strange man, its patrons quickly learn something terrible follows him. A horrific monster with unique powers gives chase. Those who cross his path learn you can never outrun time.
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