IMDb 6.2 2016 HD

The Belko Experiment

The Belko Experiment

2016
Horror Thriller
89 min R USA
6.176 / 10
6.2 IMDB

A group of eighty American workers are locked in their office and ordered by an unknown voice to participate in a twisted game.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Greg McLean / Iván Palomino / René Villarreal
Starring
John Gallagher Jr. / Tony Goldwyn / Adria Arjona / John C. McGinley / Melonie Díaz / Michael Rooker / Josh Brener / Owain Yeoman

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

brutal tense violent claustrophobic gripping unsettling shocking primal survival chaotic grim intense

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Belko Experiment' is a lean, mean, and often nasty piece of work, expertly directed by Greg McLean. The film’s strength lies in its unwavering commitment to its high-stakes premise: a group of colleagues forced into a deadly…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Greg McLean directs 'The Belko Experiment' with a keen eye for shock and suspense, transforming an ordinary office into a deadly battleground. The core concept is undeniably potent, forcing a diverse group of characters into impossible choices. John…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

James Gunn's screenplay for 'The Belko Experiment' is a masterclass in escalating dread, brought to life with visceral energy by director Greg McLean. The film masterfully exploits the mundane setting of an office block to create a nightmarish…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 16, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Hailed as a high-concept horror, 'The Belko Experiment' ultimately struggles to elevate itself beyond its grisly setup. The initial shock value is undeniable, and the confined setting effectively amplifies the claustrophobia. John Gallagher Jr. and Tony Goldwyn deliver…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Director Greg McLean, working from a script by James Gunn, crafts a brutal and unflinching descent into chaos with 'The Belko Experiment'. The premise is simple yet terrifying: eighty office workers are trapped in their building and forced…

FAQs

The film deliberately maintains an air of mystery regarding the entity orchestrating the events. The primary antagonist, in a sense, is the unknown voice and the twisted game it imposes. The motive remains largely obscured, contributing to the pervasive sense of helplessness and dread experienced by the trapped workers. This ambiguity fuels the film's psychological tension.