Trapped Inn

I wasn't going to post a review for this abysmally awful "movie" but then I noticed all the ridiculous glowing reviews posted by either cast or crew or the family/friends of the cast or crew. One thing I can't stand is people like that trying to artificially boost the rating of a movie to trick people into watching their garbage.

This "movie" is awful in every aspect and I wouldn't be surprised if the writer was extremely young and immature.

Whoever green-lit this movie and paid for it to be made should be ashamed of themselves. I don't really need to go into details of why it's so bad because many others here have already done it.

Seriously, who green-lit this abomination? It had more financing than I'd expect from a student film... so, someone put a bit of money into it.

It doesn't even rise to the level of mediocre... it plays like a teenaged boy's fantasy of what make a "great" film. A lot of shots doing nothing more than fluffing the film's time run. Hot girls, pretty boys, dancing and drinking... before the "plot" comes in. Well, what passes for a plot at least.

The acting is bad overall... absolutely horrific in parts. The only thing consistently worse is the story and the directing. Just when you think it cannot possibly get any worse, they throw in the "twist"! Again, like a teenaged boy thinking up the "perfect" twist to add.

I wish that was all. Unfortunately, the film keeps going after the plot twist... and manages to get even more ridiculous with the final shots.

I'm sure everyone that took part came on and rated it a 10. I've given one or two "spite" reviews of 1 star; this is the first that I've ever given because it was REALLY that bad!

Forget medals and trophies; survival becomes the ultimate goal in Trapped Inn. Leah Sturgis takes us into the lives of a professional cycling team whose journey goes from training for glory to fighting for their lives, all set in the hauntingly beautiful Andorran mountains.

At first, it seems like a straightforward sports drama-athletes pushing their limits, navigating personal conflicts, and striving for greatness. But the stakes skyrocket when a mysterious pandemic traps them in their remote hotel. What follows is a gripping blend of supernatural horror, psychological tension, and a touch of sci-fi that keeps you guessing.

The team dynamics are the heart of the film. Matt Rife and Robert Palmer Watkins deliver standout performances, portraying athletes who must confront fears far beyond the physical challenges they're used to.

The hotel itself is like a living character-its eerie silence, dimly lit halls, and unsettling staff create a sense of dread that never lets up. Every creak of the floorboards feels like a warning, and every shadow seems to hide something sinister.

What sets Trapped Inn apart is its bold storytelling. It doesn't shy away from exploring big ideas, from the fragility of human connection to the unsettling implications of advanced technology.

By the end, Trapped Inn isn't just a thriller; it's a reflection on resilience, fear, and the unpredictability of life. If you're looking for a movie that keeps you on edge while making you think, this one's a winner.

He was probably the best actor in the movie besides the coach. Maybe this was a lot of actors first big gig and that's okay. It was an easy watch and you still wanna finish it. Graphics and acting can make you chuckle but I feel we expected that a bit before watching the movie. Maybe this movie could have been made better but for a low budget film and knowing they couldn't waste too much roll on re shoots it was good for what you get. It was worth a free watch so it's hard to complain. Well done Matt Rife, well done coach, we'll done first time small/big gig actors, you did what I expected and that's all I can ask for.

Sure, I had never heard about "Trapped Inn" prior to sitting down and watching it here in 2025. And the movie's cover was actually interesting enough to make me stop and give it a gander. But that was a mistake on my account.

The storyline in the movie was insanely slow paced, sluggish and downright boring and pointless. I zoned out about 15 minutes into the movie, and tossed the towel in the ring at the 37 minute marker. I just couldn't take anymore of the boredom that writer and director Leah Sturgis had conjured up for this dumpster fire of a movie. Was there a point to this 2024 sci-fi thriller from writer and director Leah Sturgis? I doubt it. Or at least I failed to see it, and the movie was far from being even remotely entertaining. In fact, "Trapped Inn" was a swing and a miss of a movie.

I was not familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, and that is usually something I do enjoy when I sit down to watch a movie. But the actors and actresses on the cast list in "Trapped Inn" virtually stood a snowballs chance in Hell, as they had absolutely nothing wholesome to work with.

"Trapped Inn" is definitely one of the worst movies I've stumbled upon in a long, long time. Sure, the production value was fair enough, but the total lack of script, character gallery and just general entertainment ensured that this stinker sank quicker than a cannon ball in water.

Don't waste your time, money or effort on "Trapped Inn". It just simply isn't worth the time of day.

My rating of writer and director Leah Sturgis's travesty of a sci-fi thriller lands on a generous one out of ten stars.