Escaped the Room?
Extend the Adventure with an Escape Room Movie Marathon!
You've just conquered a thrilling escape room challenge, your heart is pounding, and the adrenaline is pumping. But the fun doesn't have to end there! Extend the excitement with an escape room movie marathon, filled with films that capture the suspense, teamwork, and problem-solving spirit of your recent adventure.
Lights, Camera, More Action
Here are some non-scary movies and television shows that capture the essence of escape rooms, focusing on puzzle-solving, teamwork, and adventure:
National Treasure (2004) & National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007): These action-adventure films follow Benjamin Gates, a treasure hunter who uses historical clues and puzzles to uncover hidden riches. While not a literal escape room scenario, the films feature thrilling sequences where Gates and his team must decipher codes and solve riddles to reach their goal.
The Librarians (2014-2018) TV Series: This light-hearted series follows a group of librarians who are secretly tasked with protecting historical artifacts and solving ancient mysteries. Each episode features the team working together to decipher clues, overcome obstacles, and uncover hidden truths, giving it a strong "escape room" feel.
Now You See Me (2013) & Now You See Me 2 (2016): These heist films, with a magical twist, feature a group of illusionists who pull off elaborate heists using magic and clever misdirection. While not entirely focused on puzzle-solving, the films showcase clever planning, teamwork, and outsmarting opponents, reminiscent of the mental challenges found in escape rooms.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) & Jumanji: Next Level (2019): These action-comedy films place characters inside a magical video game world. To escape, they must work together to overcome challenges and complete tasks, adding a fun and light-hearted spin on the escape room concept.
The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021-present) TV Series: This children's adventure series follows four gifted children who are recruited to solve a series of puzzles and riddles to save the world. The series emphasizes teamwork, logic, and creative thinking, making it a great escape room-like experience for families.
Sherlock Holmes (2009) & Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011): These films showcase the legendary detective's brilliant mind as he deciphers cryptic clues, solves puzzles, and outsmarts his opponents. While not a typical escape room scenario, the focus on logic, deduction, and unraveling mysteries aligns with the strategic thinking required in escape rooms.
The Da Vinci Code (2006): While not a traditional escape room scenario, this film features a thrilling sequence where Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu must decipher codes and solve puzzles to escape a booby-trapped tomb. It's a testament to the power of code-breaking and teamwork in a race against time.
Clue (1985): This comedic murder mystery may not involve a literal escape room, but the film's core premise of a group of guests trapped in a mansion, solving clues to uncover a killer, definitely captures the essence of collaborative problem-solving.
These movies offer a mix of genres, from adventure and comedy to heist films and family-friendly options. So, pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for an escape room movie marathon that will keep the excitement going long after you've exited the real room.