“Locked” (2025), an English remake of the Argentinian film “4×4,” is an unremarkable survival cum hostage thriller that is made palatable by the central leading performances. Starring Bill Skarsgard and Anthony Hopkins and directed by David Yarovesky, the film often meanders after the intriguing premise, only to be elevated by the interesting pair of Skarsgard and Hopkins. Even as a genre film, ‘Locked’ has limited appeal and is bound to be forgotten amidst a plethora of films of its ilk.

Locked (2025) Plot Summary & Movie Synopsis:

A petty thief, Eddie (Bill Skarsgard), cannot afford to take his van out of the mechanic’s garage. We see him unsuccessfully phoning every number in his contact list to borrow money. Eddie is supposed to pick up his daughter, Sarah, from school. Due to the lack of a vehicle, he gets delayed. His ex-wife berates him for standing Sarah up. Knowing he will again fail to...