The best movies have the awesome power to take audiences to any place, at any time. But some films are a trap, unfolding their story in just one location, if not a single room. And believe it or not, there’s more than just a handful of “single location” movies – we can name some of them, in fact.

In 1929, the first known single-location movie was Walter Forde’s The Silent House, a silent mystery that takes place in an old, dark mansion full of traps. As the medium of cinema matured, it was Alfred Hitchcock who experimented with the art form, helming a number of iconic movies that take audiences for an emotional ride without actually bringing them anywhere. There are plenty of modern examples as well when it comes to this style, some of which may shock you to learn about.

From nuclear bunkers to high school libraries to lavish hotel suites, here are the movies that take place in a single location. And if you’re feeling claustrophobic while discovering the best compact filming classics, remember: it’s only a movie. You can walk around and get some air anytime.