No One Gets Out Alive (2021) is a haunting psychological horror film that blends supernatural terror with social commentary, weaving a chilling tale of desperation, isolation, and ancient evil. Directed by Santiago Menghini and based on the novel by Adam Nevill, the film follows the nightmare journey of an undocumented immigrant trapped in a decaying boarding house—where something monstrous is waiting in the dark.
The story centers on Ambar (Cristina Rodlo), a young woman who has just moved to Cleveland after the death of her mother. With no legal papers, limited options, and a desperate need to find stability, she rents a room in a crumbling old house owned by two eerie brothers. At first, it’s the creaking walls and mysterious noises that keep her up at night. But soon, Ambar begins seeing ghostly visions—women whispering, crying, and vanishing into shadows.
As she digs deeper into the house’s secrets, she uncovers a history of ritual sacrifice and a presence that feeds on fear, pain, and the vulnerable. The building is more than just haunted—it’s a trap designed to consume those with nowhere else to go. The horror escalates from slow dread to visceral terror as Ambar must decide whether to run, fight, or face the ancient entity that demands one thing: blood.
More than a simple haunted house story, No One Gets Out Alive is a dark allegory about the immigrant experience, systemic exploitation, and what it means to be invisible in a country that looks the other way. The film uses its supernatural elements not just to frighten, but to underline real-world horrors—of displacement, fear, and being preyed upon by systems designed to keep people powerless.
With a slow-burn atmosphere, disturbing visuals, and a sense of doom that builds relentlessly, the film offers both traditional jump scares and deeper, lingering psychological chills. Cristina Rodlo gives a compelling performance, portraying Ambar with raw vulnerability and quiet strength as she confronts literal and metaphorical demons.
No One Gets Out Alive is not just a title—it’s a grim promise. And in this house, survival comes at a horrifying cost.
