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247°F
2011 88 min Georgia, United States of America R 16+
★5.3
Horror, Thriller
Director: Beqa Jguburia, Levan Bakhia
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Description
Four friends travel to a lakeside cabin for a carefree weekend, but the fun turns into a nightmare when 3 of them end up locked in a hot sauna. Every minute counts and every degree matters as they fight for their lives in the heat up to 247°F.
Budget:
$650,000
Starring
Scout Taylor-Compton
Actor
Christina Ulloa
Actor
Travis Van Winkle
Actor
Key opinion
247°F is a low-budget survival thriller that divides audiences with its minimalist, claustrophobic premise. While some appreciate its tension and successful execution of a simple trapped-in-a-sauna concept, others criticize its implausible logic, clichéd character archetypes, and technical inconsistencies.
| Acting | Scout Taylor-Compton delivers the most compelling performance, effectively anchoring the film's panicked atmosphere. | |
| Originality | The premise offers a novel, claustrophobic take on the 'trapped' subgenre, providing an engaging experience despite its simplicity. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from frequent logic gaps, including unrealistic physiological reactions to heat and questionable character decisions that undermine the survival stakes. | |
| Score | The soundtrack and cinematography are generally praised for being competent and effective at building tension within a limited budget. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the survival struggle gripping, while others view the film as slow-moving and repetitive. | |
| Ending | The ending is widely considered a weak point, with many viewers feeling it is abrupt, unresolved, or unsatisfying. |