If you thought your Monday morning was tough, imagine waking up to find your apartment building wrapped tighter than a Christmas present…but with bricks. That is the premise of Brick
, Netflix’s latest German thriller, where the only thing more impenetrable than the mysterious wall is the suspense. With Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee playing this claustrophobic nightmare that will leave one questioning their own four walls.
Forget ‘open concept’. This movie is pure, pulse-pounding lockdown. No explanation, no way out, just pure, suffocating mystery driving the worm of its plot.
A wall you cannot escape: the premise of Brick
Brick
wastes no time plunging viewers into chaos. Tim and Olivia are on the verge of breaking up when their exit is blocked by a solid brick wall that appeared overnight. As panic sets in, they discover the entire building is sealed,
and their neighbors are equally trapped. With no electricity, no cell signal, and water running dry, the residents must confront not only the physical barrier but also their growing paranoia and desperation. The film’s premise draws immediate comparisons to The Platform
and 10 Cloverfield Lane
, but with a distinctly European, psychological twist.
TRAILER: BRICK — out July 10th worldwide on #netflix. Starring #matthiasschweighöfer pic.twitter.com/Xa1cMOzRJL
— Philip Koch (@philipkoch82) June 12, 2025
Director Philip Koch, known for his work on Tribes of Europa
, crafts a tense, single-location thriller that is as much about the mind as it is about survival. The camera lingers on anxious faces and shadowy corridors, building a sense of dread that is almost tangible. As the group attempts everything from brute force to drilling through walls, they stumble upon clues suggesting they are being watched, and that the wall itself may hold the key to their escape. The film’s tight runtime only adds to the suffocating rush of tension.
Under pressure, alliances form and fracture, secrets come to light, and survival instincts clash with moral dilemmas. And to play these parts, ever the honed participants grace the walls with their company as the shows cast.
Those that stand against the Brick wall: cast of the show
The cast of Brick
delivers performances as solid as the wall itself. Matthias Schweighöfer, often seen in lighter roles, reveals a darker, more vulnerable side as Tim, while Ruby O. Fee’s Olivia is both magnetic and resourceful. Supporting actors like Frederick Lau and Alexander Beyer add depth, portraying neighbors whose secrets and suspicions bubble to the surface under pressure. The dynamic between the characters, forced into uneasy alliances, heightens the psychological stakes and keeps viewers guessing about motives and trustworthiness.
First chilling look at BRICK — the upcoming German horror thriller starring Matthias Schweighöfer & Ruby O. Fee.
Streaming globally on Netflix July 10, 2025.#BRICK #MatthiasSchweighöfer #RubyOFee #HorrorFilm #GermanCinema #NetflixHorror #NewOnNetflix #Horror2025 pic.twitter.com/gToJ8ZqWcV— FilmFrontline (@FilmFrontline) April 17, 2025
When is the Brick induced lockdown coming to town
Brick
is set to premiere on Netflix on July 10, 2025
, making it the perfect mid-summer thriller to binge-watch together with Totenfrau
. With its intense storyline and captivating performances, the film is already generating buzz among fans of psychological suspense and international cinema alike. Netflix’s global platform ensures that viewers from around the world can experience this uniquely German thriller simultaneously, sparking conversations and theories across social media.
#Brick — a survival mystery thriller film, starring Matthias Schweighöfer & Ruby O. Fee, coming July 10 on @Netflix.
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— FlickMatic (@FlickMatic_) June 14, 2025
When the walls close in and every second counts, Brick
challenges you to confront the limits of trust, fear, and survival. This does not account for just another thriller, but a heart-seizing journey into the human psyche wrapped in a mystery that is bound to haunt long after the credits roll. With its intense performances and clever storytelling, it might even challenge viewers to confront their own boundaries and secrets.
Are you excited for this new take on a Platform
esque plot? Let us know in the comments below!