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claustrophobic

[klaw-struh-foh-bik] / ˌklɔ strəˈfoʊ bɪk /


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This year, “Exit 8” and the upcoming “Backrooms” toyed with a less-is-more approach to claustrophobic, liminal horror.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Ihor’s duty as an emergency police officer also allows the story a broader view, beyond the claustrophobic suffering assembled at the theater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I remember worrying about getting claustrophobic in the machine; that was what I considered a major medical issue.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

The film’s claustrophobic framing, paired with a locked-down camera, quickly creates a clammy unease.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

We’d rolled the windows down — the Suburban was a bit claustrophobic with nine people in it — and I tried to absorb as much sunlight as possible.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer



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