247°F (2011)
247°F is a taut psychological thriller that explores the limits of human endurance and the harrowing consequences of a carefree getaway gone horribly wrong. The film centers on four friends—Jenna (Scout Taylor-Compton), her boyfriend Michael (Michael Copon), and their friends Renee (Christina Ulloa) and Ian (Travis Van Winkle)—who travel to a lakeside cabin for a weekend of relaxation and fun.
Things take a dark turn when three of them accidentally become trapped inside a sauna, unable to escape as the temperature begins to rise to deadly levels.
With the heat intensifying and their bodies pushed to the brink of survival, the friends must grapple with panic, dehydration, and dwindling oxygen while attempting to find a way out. Tensions flare as they struggle with their own fears and each other, and the film delves into the psychological toll of such extreme circumstances.
The confined setting of the sauna creates a claustrophobic and nerve-wracking atmosphere, with the rising temperature serving as a relentless antagonist. As the characters’ resolve is tested, themes of survival, friendship, and the fragility of human life come to the forefront.
247°F keeps viewers on edge with its slow-burn tension and visceral sense of danger, delivering a chilling reminder of how quickly a seemingly ordinary situation can spiral into a life-or-death crisis. It’s a gripping, intimate survival story that lingers long after the credits roll.
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