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Containment (2015): Cast & Plot

Containment (2015) movie poster

Containment is a 2015 horror thriller directed by Neil Mcenery-West, starring Lee Ross as Mark, Nick Dutton and Andrew Leung. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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Containment (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Containment About?

The premise of Containment without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In a sudden and inexplicable event, residents of an apartment building find themselves sealed inside their homes, cut off from essential resources like water and power. As panic sets in, these neighbors must confront the unsettling reality of their confinement and band together to uncover the reason behind the isolation. Faced with dwindling supplies and rising tensions, they struggle to escape, testing the limits of their resilience and forcing them to question whether cooperation or conflict will determine their survival.

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Cast & crew

Containment Cast & Characters

Lee Ross leads the cast as Mark, with Nick Dutton as Hazmat Over Walkie-Talkie (voice) and Andrew Leung as Sergei. Directed by Neil Mcenery-West; 12 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Containment Plot Summary

What happens in Containment from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a 1970s-era council block in Weston, Southampton, the film unfolds in the present-day United Kingdom. Mark, an artist, wakes to a chilling confinement: his flat is sealed off with no electricity, no running water, and no way to reach the outside world. The only signal of life beyond the walls is a steady intercom voice repeating, “Please remain calm, the situation is under control.” Outside, eerie figures in Hazmat suits patrol the grounds and a military tent is set up, casting a clinical shadow over the once-familiar buildings.

“Please remain calm, the situation is under control.”

Full summary

The whole story of Containment, scene by scene

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Videos

Containment Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Containment.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Containment?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In what kind of building is the film primarily set?

Cars

Cars in Containment

3 cars on screen, including the BMW 3 E36 and the 2006 Ford Transit MkV.

  • BMW 3 E36 in Containment BMW 3 E36 Background role
  • 2006 Ford Transit MkV in Containment 2006 Ford Transit MkV Background role
  • 1996 Renault Premium Route in Containment 1996 Renault Premium Route Background role
Details

Containment Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Infected” and “屍疫禁區”.

Also known as
  • Infected
  • 屍疫禁區
  • Карантин
  • 제4구역 : 컨테인먼트
  • Contención
  • 无处逃生
  • Bez možnosti úniku
  • Izolare
  • Contenção
  • 即刻封鎖
  • コンテインメント
  • Strefa kwarantanny

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FAQ

Containment FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Containment, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Containment?

Containment runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was Containment released?

Containment was released on July 9, 2015.

Who directed Containment?

Containment was directed by Neil Mcenery-West.

Who is in the cast of Containment?

Containment stars Lee Ross as Mark, Nick Dutton as Hazmat Over Walkie-Talkie (voice) and Andrew Leung as Sergei, among 12 credited actors.

Does Containment have a post-credit scene?

No. Containment has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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