Room 8 (film)

Room 8 is a 2013 short film directed by James W. Griffiths and produced by Sophie Venner. It won the BAFTA Award for Best Short Film in 2013.

The film is a darkly comedic thriller set entirely within a prison visiting room, specifically Room 8. It depicts a prisoner and a guard becoming increasingly obsessed with a mysterious box and a single button. Their actions and the box's influence escalate throughout the short, leading to a surprising and unsettling climax.

Starring Mark Basnight as the prisoner and Tom Cullen as the guard, the film is notable for its minimal dialogue and reliance on visual storytelling and physical performance. The ambiguous nature of the box and the characters' motivations contribute to the film's suspenseful and thought-provoking atmosphere.

"Room 8" explores themes of power, control, obsession, and the potential for manipulation within confined spaces. The short film has garnered critical acclaim for its tight direction, compelling performances, and effective use of suspense.