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Green Room

2016 ·1h 35m · ★ 6.7 (2,909)

A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing an act of violence at a skinhead bar.

Why it matters

A relentless descent into claustrophobic, punk-fueled survival horror that pits idealism against brutality.

  • Jeremy Saulnier’s direction sharpens tension with surgical precision, crafting a brutal, unflinching siege thriller.
  • The gritty, grimy setting of a neo-Nazi bar amplifies real-world dread through stark atmosphere and practical effects violence.
  • Patrick Stewart delivers a chilling performance as a charismatic yet monstrous antagonist, redefining villainy in modern horror.
  • Perfect for fans of tense, character-driven horror that blends punk subculture with grindhouse brutality — a modern cult classic.
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Horror DNA

Gore
Bloodless Splatterfest
85
Slow Burn
Shock-driven Slow burn
50
Psychological
Straightforward Mind-bending
29
Supernatural
Grounded Otherworldly
0
Creature
Human threats Monster-driven
0
Disturbing
Tame Deeply unsettling
100
Fun Factor
Deadly serious Blast to watch
50
Cerebral
Popcorn horror Thinking horror
57
Survival
No survival element Fight for your life
100
Discover with this DNA
Survival

Content Warnings

Taboo ContentCannibalismDehumanizationTortureAnimal Harm

TMDB Keywords

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