Green Room (2016) movie poster

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.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
85
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
57
Survival
100
Survival

Content Warnings

Taboo ContentCannibalismDehumanizationTortureAnimal Harm

TMDB Keywords

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