Brick (2025), Netflix's German sci-fi chiller, imprisons Tim and Olivia (Matthias Schweighรถfer, Ruby O. Fee) in a high-rise overtaken by an ominous black barrier. Director Philip Koch masterfully evokes claustrophobia through tight shots and escalating dread, turning everyday spaces into nightmares. Schweighรถfer and Fee shine with raw vulnerability, their relationship strains amplifying the horror. The film's exploration of isolation and survival resonates, though some twists veer into familiarity. Pacing keeps viewers hooked, building to a poignant climax. A smart, contained thriller that punches above its weight, Brick is a worthy addition to Netflix's genre lineup.