A mysterious brick wall traps residents inside their apartment building in Netflix’s upcoming thriller Brick, set to release on July 10, 2025. The first trailer has just dropped, giving viewers a chilling glimpse into the claustrophobic nightmare.
The film stars Matthias Schweighöfer (Army of Thieves) and Ruby O. Fee as a couple who wake up to find their building completely sealed by an unknown black wall. With no way out, they must work with their neighbors to uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Directed by Philip Koch (Tribes of Europa), the movie promises tension, psychological twists, and a fight for survival. The trailer shows desperate attempts to break through the wall, hidden surveillance, and growing paranoia among the trapped residents.
Brick was filmed in Prague’s Barrandov Studios and produced by Leonine Studios and W&B Television. The cast includes Frederick Lau, Murathan Muslu, and Alexander Beyer as fellow residents struggling to escape.
The trailer opens with Olivia trying to leave Tim after a breakup, only to find the exit blocked.
“Maybe it’s some kind of twisted escape room,” one neighbor suggests as panic sets in.
With no cell service or outside help, the group starts questioning if the real danger is inside with them. The trailer hints at coded messages in the wall and a possible watcher controlling their fate.
Netflix’s official synopsis describes the film as a high-stakes mystery:
“Tim and Olivia awake trapped in their apartment behind an impenetrable, futuristic wall which has materialized overnight… and they are not alone. The entire building and its residents seem to be enclosed. What happened? Who built that wall and why?”
Fans of The Platform and 10 Cloverfield Lane may find similarities in the tense, confined setting. The trailer’s eerie tone suggests a mix of psychological drama and survival thriller.
Brick is rated TV-MA for strong language, violence, and mature themes. The runtime is 1 hour and 39 minutes, making it a compact yet intense watch.
The film reunites Schweighöfer and Fee, who previously worked together in Army of Thieves. This time, their dynamic shifts to a darker, more desperate struggle for survival.
Early reactions to the trailer call it a “claustrophobic nightmare” with a gripping premise. The tight pacing and unsettling atmosphere have already drawn comparisons to classic thrillers.
Production wrapped quickly in March 2024, with Koch sharing a behind-the-scenes photo captioned “It’s a wrap!” The fast turnaround suggests a tightly crafted story with minimal fluff.
Cinematography by Alexander Fischerkoesen and music by Anna Drubich add to the film’s tense vibe. The trailer uses a haunting rendition of “We Gotta Get Out of This Place” to heighten the urgency.
Viewers can expect a mix of mystery, suspense, and human drama as the characters unravel under pressure. The trailer avoids revealing too much, keeping the final twists under wraps.
With its July 10 release, Brick joins Netflix’s lineup of international thrillers. The film will be available globally, with subtitles for non-German audiences.
For those who enjoy single-location thrillers, this could be a standout entry. The trailer’s strong visuals and escalating tension hint at a movie that keeps audiences guessing until the end.
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Credits: Sources include Netflix, IMDb, and official trailer details.
