The Door Lock (2021)

Other name: 门锁, 門鎖, Men Suo, Дверной замок

Description:

The Door Lock is a gripping realist crime film that profoundly explores the critical themes of women's safety and the sanctity of urban living spaces for white-collar professionals. The plot centers on a heroine who leads an independent life, living alone in her apartment. Her world is plunged into terror when she gradually uncovers disturbing evidence suggesting a sinister intrusion into her private sanctuary. The initial unsettling clue of an opened door lock quickly escalates as she finds various other subtle but undeniable signs that a stranger has been secretly invading her home. This terrifying realization triggers a series of horrifying and suspenseful events, transforming her once secure dwelling into a psychological battleground. As a remake of the acclaimed Spanish film Sleep Tight, The Door Lock delivers a chilling narrative about the unseen dangers lurking in seemingly safe environments, promising to keep viewers deeply immersed in its escalating dread.

Director: Bie Ke [别克]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Crime; Drama; Horror; Investigation; Mystery; Suspense; Thriller