Locked
Released
1.5out of 10
Based on 2 ratings
On a scale of 1 to 10, Locked scores 1.5 for how scary it is. Strong psychological horror and moderate suspense.
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When Eddie breaks into a luxury SUV, he steps into a deadly trap set by William, a self-proclaimed vigilante delivering his own brand of twisted justice. With no means of escape, Eddie must fight to survive in a ride where escape is an illusion, survival is a nightmare, and justice shifts into high gear.
How it scares
Each kind of scare is rated out of 10. Hover over a score, or use the info button, to see what it means.
- Gore
2.1 out of 10,Mild
Blood, injuries and body horror shown on screen. Violence that happens off-screen barely counts.
Gore 2.1 is mild (1-2 on the scale):
- A little blood, with injuries off-screen or only implied
- Nothing you need to look away from
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Creepy
3.1 out of 10,Moderate
Unsettling images, atmosphere and things that feel wrong. Not sudden shocks (Jumpscares) or waiting for something to happen (Suspense).
Creepy 3.1 is moderate (3-4 on the scale):
- An eerie mood with some disturbing characters or images
- Unsettling in places, but it rarely gets under your skin
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Jumpscares
2.2 out of 10,Mild
Sudden shocks designed to make you jump, usually a fast movement or a loud noise. Not slow-building dread (Suspense).
Jumpscares 2.2 is mild (1-2 on the scale):
- One or two jumpscares, mostly easy to see coming
- The film doesn't rely on them
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Suspense
3.8 out of 10,Moderate
Tension and dread while you wait for something to happen. Not the scare itself when it arrives (Jumpscares or Gore).
Suspense 3.8 is moderate (3-4 on the scale):
- Tense scenes where the outcome is uncertain
- Broken up by calmer stretches
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
- Psychological
4.5 out of 10,Strong
Horror that gets in your head: paranoia, madness, doubting what's real and ideas that stay with you. Not how a scene looks (Creepy) or feels in the moment (Suspense).
Psychological 4.5 is strong (5-6 on the scale):
- Paranoia, madness or a story that makes you question what's real
- A big part of the film, and it stays with you afterwards
- 1-2Mild
- 3-4Moderate
- 5-6Strong
- 7-8Intense
- 9-10Extreme
How the overall score of 1.5 is worked out
Scare weighting compares each kind of scare with other films, lifting what's stronger than usual and lowering what's weaker, so only the strongest get near 10. The Scare Scale score is the average of the three highest.
| Kind of scare | Rated | Scare weighting | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological (in the top 3) | 4.5 | −0.1 | 4.4 |
| Jumpscares (in the top 3) | 2.2 | −2.1 | 0.1 |
| Gore (in the top 3) | 2.1 | −2.1 | 0.0 |
| Creepy | 3.1 | −3.1 | 0.0 |
| Suspense | 3.8 | −3.8 | 0.0 |
The highlighted top 3 make up the score:
(4.4 + 0.1 + 0.0) ÷ 3 = 1.5
Locked parents guide
What to expect from each kind of scare, from the Scare Scale scores.
- Gore: Mild
- A little blood, with injuries off-screen or only implied
- Creepy: Moderate
- An eerie mood with some disturbing characters or images
- Jumpscares: Mild
- One or two jumpscares, mostly easy to see coming
- Suspense: Moderate
- Tense scenes where the outcome is uncertain
- Psychological: Strong
- Paranoia, madness or a story that makes you question what's real
Where it sits on the Scare Scale
Locked is number 3204 of 3356 rated films on the Scare Scale, with an overall score of 1.5 out of 10.
Every line is a rated film. Hover, tap or drag along the line to compare.
- Jeepers Creepers: Reborn1.6
- Mortuary1.6
- Locked (this film)1.5
- Subservience1.5
- Dead Calm1.5
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