Unknown

Five men awaken inside a sealed warehouse with no memory of who they are or how they got there. The surroundings offer little beyond a few cryptic clues that feel designed to probe loyalty and instinct. As fear and confusion grow, suspicions sharpen and alliances form in fits and starts, only to fracture under pressure. Conversations drift between snippets of past lives and guarded mutterings about hidden agendas, while the room itself becomes a character pressing for answers. The suspense comes from the way uncertainty gnaws at trust, forcing each man to decide whether to cooperate, deceive, or risk everything to survive the unknown. Throughout the hour and a half, the dialogue is crisp and the sense of uncertainty remains high as each revelation asks a new question about loyalty and truth.

Directed by Simón Brand, Unknown is built from a Matthew Waynee concept. With a budget around 3.7 million the tight mystery delivers a brisk claustrophobic thriller. The production emphasizes practical effects and contained set pieces to maximize tension.

Starring Jim Caviezel, Greg Kinnear, Bridget Moynahan, Joe Pantoliano and Barry Pepper, Unknown sits in the mid tier of 2000s thrillers. It commands a modest reception and averages about 6.25 from 449 votes, with critics praising its lean setup and moral focus.