

A pair of coworkers gets trapped in an elevator over a long weekend, but what at first promises to be a romantic connection turns nefarious as each party begins to reveal who they truly are.
Acting
Martinez and Lauria's escalating chemistry-to-terror pipeline.
Direction
Stamm squeezing maximum dread from one elevator location.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that lulls you into false romantic security.

Director
Daniel Stamm
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of Hulu's 'Into the Dark' anthology, this was their Valentine's installment—turning the most romanticized holiday into a horror show about dating app culture's hidden dangers.
The elevator setting isn't just budget-friendly; it's a metaphor for the 'glass elevator' of male privilege—Guy literally rises while Jennifer descends into terror.