Buried (2010), directed by Rodrigo Cortés, is a psychological thriller set entirely within the confines of a wooden coffin. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as Paul Conroy, a civilian truck driver who is working in Iraq and finds himself kidnapped by insurgents. After being buried alive in a coffin, Paul must use his wits and limited resources to survive and attempt to escape.

Plot Overview

The film begins with Paul waking up in a small, confined space with only a lighter, a mobile phone, and a few other items. He quickly discovers that he has been kidnapped and buried alive, and the phone becomes his primary means of communication. As Paul makes frantic calls to authorities, his captors, and family members, the audience watches his descent into panic, despair, and determination.

Throughout the film, Paul tries to negotiate with his kidnappers and the people trying to help him, but he quickly realizes that time is running out, and the situation is far more complex and dire than he initially thought. The phone calls, the limited light from the lighter, and the claustrophobic environment are used effectively to create a high-tension, nerve-wracking atmosphere.