Overview

• Written and directed by Bryan Bertino, the film centers on Polly, who receives a black box that demands three personal items without revealing clear rules.
• Critics commend the atmosphere and visual framing but describe the screenplay as underdeveloped with uneven tone and heavy reliance on loud jolts.
• Fanning’s largely solo performance is widely cited as the film’s chief strength.
• The premiere took place at Fantastic Fest, with reviews published on Sept. 22–23.
• Paramount+ set an Oct. 10 streaming debut after the title was moved off a planned theatrical rollout.