Locked In is a 2023 psychological thriller film directed by Nour Wazzi in her feature debut, written by Rowan Joffe, and produced by Gaumont, Neon Films, and Panacea Productions for Netflix. The film premiered on Netflix on November 1, 2023. Its main genres are Drama, Mystery, and Thriller.
Quick Facts
| Title | Locked In |
| Type | Movie (Psychological Thriller / Mystery) |
| Release Date | November 1, 2023 |
| Director | Nour Wazzi |
| Composer(s) | Alex Baranowski |
| Starring | Famke Janssen, Rose Williams, Finn Cole, Anna Friel, Alex Hassell |
| Where to Watch | Netflix |
About Locked In
After a suspicious hit-and-run leaves former TV star Katherine (Famke Janssen) with locked-in syndrome — fully conscious but unable to move or speak — a nurse named Nicky tries to help her recover, while piecing together the truth from Lina (Rose Williams), who married Katherine’s stepson Jamie (Finn Cole) and became entangled in an affair and a web of family secrets. Locked In cast members include Famke Janssen, Anna Friel, Finn Cole, Rose Williams, Alex Hassell, Guy Robbins, Luke Simon Roberts, Sam Lockwood, Cain Aiden, and Robbie Main.
Composer of Locked In
The score is by London-based composer Alex Baranowski (born December 30, 1983), whose other credits include Rain Dogs and True Things. Baranowski has been nominated for Breakthrough Composer of the Year by the International Film Music Critics Association. His 21-track score for Locked In was released October 27, 2023 via Netflix Music, with a total runtime of about 51 minutes. You can listen to it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
Here is the complete score tracklist, in official running order:
- Rowling Manor
- For Lina
- A Glimpse of Katherine
- Birthday
- The Bell
- Dream
- The Barn
- Alphabet Board
- The Lake
- Aftermath
- Truth
- Nightmare
- I’ll Do Anything
- Almost Caught
- Survival
- Wish You Were Dead
- Kidnap
- Flashback
- The Knife and the Needle
- Locked In
- Finale
Licensed Songs in Locked In
Alongside Baranowski’s score, the film uses a handful of licensed needle-drops:
Feel The Need In Me – a 1972 song by The Detroit Emeralds from the album You Want It, You Got It, which reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
Don’t Make Me Blue – a song by Little Anthony Mitchell & The Modern Detergents, from the 2011 compilation Boddie Recording Company: Cleveland, OH.
3 Duets, WoO 27: No. 1 in C Major: I. Allegro Comodo – Beethoven’s chamber piece, heard in a recording performed by John Mills & Bozidar Vukotic and produced by Michael Ponder.
Where to Watch Locked In
Locked In streams exclusively on Netflix, where it has been available since its November 1, 2023 premiere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for Locked In?
London-based composer Alex Baranowski wrote the original score, released October 27, 2023 through Netflix Music.
Is Locked In a Netflix Original?
Yes. It was produced by Gaumont, Neon Films, and Panacea Productions and distributed by Netflix, where it premiered on November 1, 2023.
What is Locked In about?
After a suspicious accident leaves former TV star Katherine with locked-in syndrome, a nurse named Nicky tries to help her recover while uncovering dark secrets connected to Lina, who married Katherine’s stepson Jamie.
Are there licensed songs alongside the score?
Yes. The film features The Detroit Emeralds’ 1972 hit Feel The Need In Me, Little Anthony Mitchell & The Modern Detergents’ Don’t Make Me Blue, and a recording of Beethoven’s 3 Duets, WoO 27.
Where can I watch Locked In?
Locked In streams exclusively on Netflix.
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