See No Evil

Six rebellious teens are sent to scrub the decrepit Blackwell Hotel as punishment for their bad choices. They expect a routine cleanup, but the building holds a dark secret. Hidden away inside is Jacob Goodnight, a reclusive killer who uses the hotel as his personal hunting ground. The group's plan to finish the job quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival as the killer stalks the halls, traps, and rooms in a brutal game of cat and mouse. When one member is captured, the rest rally, improvising makeshift defenses and planning to outlast their ruthless pursuer. The claustrophobic corridors become a maze of fear where escape seems almost impossible. Light flickers, water leaks, and echoes multiply the sense of danger, forcing the teens to question loyalties and confront their own impulses.

Released in 2006, See No Evil was directed by Gregory Dark with a story by Dan Madigan. The film features Glenn Jacobs in the title role alongside Christina Vidal Mitchell, Luke Pegler, Craig Horner, and Rachael Taylor.

Produced on a budget of about eight million, the movie grossed roughly eighteen point seven million worldwide, delivering a modest profit for a mid range horror release and finding an audience through theaters and home video.

See No Evil leans on the visibility of pro wrestling with Glenn Jacobs known as Kane playing the killer, which gave it a built in audience. The remote hotel setting and practical effects gave the film a grittier feel than many horror titles of the era.

Critics greeted the lean setup with mixed reactions, praising the tense atmosphere and straightforward survival focus while noting the minimal character development. The film centers on themes of control versus vulnerability, improvisation under pressure, and the ethics of punishment in a confined space. Audience reaction varies, but the film tends to linger on the psychology of fear as much as the gore.