The juxtaposition of the mundane corporate environment with the supernatural or psychological horror creates a unique and unsettling atmosphere. This collection of 10 horror films set in office buildings offers viewers a chilling escape from the everyday, transforming the familiar into the terrifying. Whether it's the isolation of late-night work or the hidden secrets within the walls of corporate America, these films delve into the darker side of office life, providing both suspense and a fresh perspective on the horror genre.
Cube (1997)
Description: While not strictly an office setting, the film's premise of people trapped in a maze of interconnected cubicles mirrors the corporate world's labyrinthine bureaucracy.
Fact: The film was made on a very low budget of $365,000 CAD, yet it has become a cult classic.
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The Signal (2007)
Description: A horror-thriller where a mysterious signal turns people into homicidal maniacs, including those in an office building.
Fact: The film was shot in a real office building in Los Angeles, adding authenticity to its setting.
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The Belko Experiment (2016)
Description: This film takes the concept of office survival to a new level when employees of a company in Bogotá are locked in their high-rise building and forced to kill each other to survive.
Fact: The film was directed by Greg McLean, known for his work in the horror genre with films like "Wolf Creek."
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The Elevator (2013)
Description: A group of strangers are trapped in an elevator in an office building, leading to psychological horror and revelations.
Fact: The film was shot in a single location, emphasizing the claustrophobic atmosphere.
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The Invitation (2015)
Description: Although not set entirely in an office, the film's dinner party setting in a house once used as an office space adds to the eerie atmosphere.
Fact: The film was shot in a single location, enhancing the sense of confinement and tension.
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The Last Shift (2014)
Description: While primarily set in a fast-food restaurant, the film includes scenes in an office where the horror unfolds, exploring themes of isolation and the supernatural.
Fact: The film was shot in a real fast-food restaurant that was about to be demolished.
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The Night Clerk (2020)
Description: While not strictly a horror, this thriller involves a hotel clerk who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery, with scenes set in office-like settings.
Fact: The film features Tye Sheridan, known for his role in "Ready Player One."
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The Triangle (2005)
Description: A miniseries that includes segments set in an office, where paranormal events begin to unfold, leading to a terrifying conclusion.
Fact: The series was produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television.
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The Office (2015)
Description: This British short film explores the horror of an office worker's mundane life turning into a nightmare when he's the last one left in the building.
Fact: The film was part of a series of shorts exploring different genres, all set in the same office.
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The Office (2012)
Description: A horror-comedy where office workers deal with a zombie outbreak in their building, satirizing corporate culture.
Fact: This film was inspired by the popular British TV series of the same name.
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