Director: David Yarovesky

Cast: Bill Skarsgård, Anthony Hopkins, Ashley Cartwright, Michael Eklund, Navid Charkhi

Locked is a 2025 American horror-thriller directed by David Yarovesky, starring Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins. A single, claustrophobic vehicle becomes the stage for an escalating psychological duel between a desperate petty criminal and something far more calculated and dangerous than anything he anticipated.

What is Locked about?

When a small-time thief targets what looks like an easy score — an unattended luxury SUV parked on a quiet street — he quickly discovers the vehicle is anything but empty or safe. The car is outfitted with hidden systems that lock him inside and subject him to an increasingly unnerving series of psychological challenges. What begins as a robbery gone wrong spirals into a tense battle of wills as the trapped man confronts mounting pressure, paranoia, and the creeping realization that whoever designed this trap had a very specific person in mind. The walls close in — literally and mentally — as survival instincts collide with the machinery of a meticulous and unseen antagonist.

Cast & crew

Bill Skarsgård, widely recognized for his work in horror, carries the physical and emotional burden of the film almost entirely alone for long stretches, keeping tension alive within a confined space. Anthony Hopkins brings authority and unease in a role that shapes the film's atmosphere. The supporting cast includes Ashley Cartwright, Michael Eklund, Navid Charkhi, Sofia Tesema, and Emma Kombe.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking viewers and the Iranian diaspora, Locked offers a lean, high-concept thriller that requires no cultural translation — the primal fear of entrapment and the power imbalance between hunter and prey are universal. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing, which makes it accessible to Farsi speakers of all generations, including those who prefer not to follow subtitles. Single-location psychological horror has a strong following among diaspora audiences who enjoy tightly constructed international genre films. The presence of Navid Charkhi in the cast adds a small but notable connection for Persian-speaking viewers.

Where & how to watch

Locked is available now on K-Time with both Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch on the web browser, on your TV via the K-Time دستگاه or Android TV, or on your phone — no extra download or VPN required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.