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EscapeCation

EscapeCation

Whatever Simon says goes.

2023 1h 33mThrillerScience Fiction

This year, Sean offers his smart home to be used for his annual vacation getaway with his college friends. Once everyone arrives and has settled in, they soon find out that they have actually been locked inside, by the home's virtual assistant, Simon. Everyone becomes terrified when they find out that the only way they can escape is by playing Simon's twisted games.

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This year, Sean offers his smart home to be used for his annual vacation getaway with his college friends. Once everyone arrives and has settled in, they soon find out that they have actually been locked inside, by the home's virtual assistant, Simon. Everyone becomes terrified when they find out that the only way they can escape is by playing Simon's twisted games.

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Mark K. BuddingtonDirectorLisha HartgroveWriter

Cast

Reece OdumErica
Samuel SmithSamuel SmithLiam
Deja BlaiseJessica
Alix KermesChrissy
Cristian MowardSimon Reed
Sayyed ShabazzJustin
Sebastien LargeSean
Lisha HartgroveLisha
Raheem HoltPaul
Mel ChudeMel ChudeEric
Deshawn WashingtonTom

Director

Mark K. Buddington

Writer

Lisha Hartgrove

Release date

12 Sept 2023

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

English

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