Shut In

Shut In

Year: 2022

Language: English

Director: D.J. Caruso

DramaThrillerHorror

Trapped in a desperate bid for survival, a young mother's world implodes as her volatile ex-boyfriend confines her within the confines of a pantry. With her tiny tots' lives hanging in the balance, she must conjure all her wit and resourcefulness to outsmart danger and engineer an escape from this claustrophobic nightmare.

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Timeline – Shut In (2022)
Trace every key event in Shut In (2022) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Inheritance of the House

Jessica Nash inherits her late grandmother's house, facing the emotional burden of clearing it out. This marks a significant transition in her life as she prepares to sell it and move forward.

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2

Trapped in the Closet

During the cleaning process, Jessica accidentally locks herself in a closet. In her desperation, she calls out for her daughter, Lainey, hoping for her help.

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3

Rob Comes to the Rescue

Jessica's ex-boyfriend, Rob, arrives with his friend Sammy to aid her. While Rob manages to free Jessica from the closet, the presence of Sammy, a convicted pedophile, raises immediate tension.

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4

Manipulation and Confinement

Tension escalates as Sammy manipulates Rob into placing Jessica back in the closet. This turn of events reveals the true danger Sammy poses, heightening the stakes.

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5

Sammy Breaks In

As time passes, Sammy breaks into the house, escalating the threat against Jessica and her children. Jessica's quick thinking becomes crucial for their survival.

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6

Trapping Sammy

Jessica cleverly tricks Sammy into reaching under the closet door. Using a screwdriver provided by Lainey, she nails his hand to the floor, momentarily neutralizing him.

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7

Lainey in Danger

Despite Jessica's orders to stay upstairs with her brother Mason, Lainey ventures down, putting herself in imminent danger. This decision proves critical as the situation intensifies.

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8

Confrontation with Sammy

In a tense confrontation, Sammy captures Lainey and threatens her life unless Jessica frees him. The stakes rise sharply, and Jessica is forced to act decisively to protect her daughter.

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9

Setting Sammy on Fire

In a desperate act of self-defense, Jessica sets Sammy's hand ablaze, forcing him to release Lainey. This brutal confrontation leads to significant consequences for both Jessica and Sammy.

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10

Attempted Escape

With the chaos still unfolding, Jessica crawls through the ceiling to escape. She retrieves Lainey and Mason from danger as the rain begins to pour heavily outside.

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11

Sammy's Return

Just as Jessica believes they are safe, Sammy lunges at the children, holding Mason at knifepoint. This moment escalates the horror as Jessica fights for her children's safety.

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12

Rob's Intervention

Rob arrives just in time to confront Sammy. Armed and determined, he shoots Sammy in the head, ending the immediate threat and freeing Jessica and her children.

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13

Relationship Crisis

In the aftermath, Rob and Jessica attempt to mend their fractured relationship. However, Jessica realizes that Rob's priorities lie with his drug habits, leading to further disappointment.

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14

A Fatal Decision

In a shocking twist, Jessica slips Rob crystal meth, leading to his overdose. This act of desperation results in her pushing him out of a window, marking a tragic end to their toxic relationship.

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15

Finding Happiness Again

Some time later, Jessica is seen thriving in the now-renovated house with her children. They are making and selling apple butter, bringing a sense of normalcy and joy back into their lives.

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Last Updated: October 25, 2024 at 12:33

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