The Depraved (2011) Movie Review

A group of people are led into the vast Berlin underground thru a secret entrance in a club by a local guide. That is the set-up for the movie The Depraved. I have to say that does seem like fun (with a guide, during the day, with water, snacks, and dressed appropriately). So how is this horror movie and should you see it ?

The Depraved (2011) (IMDB)

The Depraved (2011) movie poster
Urban Explorer (2011) movie poster

If you are going to get lost in a maze-like space it’s always a good idea to make sure it is dark, damp, underground, and full of trash, rats and bugs because naturally, that makes for a better horror movie. As far as a movie set-up goes, other than some bad decisions we have a strong concept to work with. Without getting into specifics about the plot there becomes a reason why the group needs to split up, because that is always a good idea in a horror movie that NEVER leads to any complications, EVER.

Now one thing about the version I watched was that the parts in German where not subtitled, but in a horror movie the context is enough to understand what is happening. There are a few versions on YouTube in other languages where you will not understand the German. I don’t think it hindered the “plot”. There is typically a place to stream this movie for free that includes the subtitles if you need them, but most of the movie is in English. So how is the movie ? Terrible. 4/10. I will say that the ratings and reviews on this movie are closer to 5/10 on sites like IMDB (currently rated at 5.2) and it was not a bad enough movie to make my list of the 10 Unbelievably Bad Maze Movies to Never, Ever Watch.

The original title of the film was Urban Explorer and it can still be found on some sites under this name. Sadly the title change does not change the movie. Oddly, the movie does have multiple award wins, including 4 from Screamfest in 2011.

Here is a trailer to get you pumped to NOT see this ! Or watch it. You do you.

Foxes (2011) Movie Review

I seem to be on a movie kick lately. There have been some great maze movies and there have been some terrible ones, umm…. The Funhouse Massacre, The Maze and Mazes and Monsters. So how is the short film Foxes ? Have you seen Vivarium ? That is important to understand this review.

FOXES (2011) (IMDB)

Foxes (2011) movie poster

This is actually 2 different reviews based on one piece of information that only you know - Have you seen the film Vivarium starring Jesse Eisenberg and Imogen Potts or not ? The movie poster and trailer should help you if you are not sure.

Vivarium movie poster

Best movie trailer thumbnail ever ?

Now read the appropriate section !

I have seen Vivarium - Read this

I found this movie when I was researching the movie Vivarium which was based on this short film from the same director, Lorcan Finnegan. So comparisons between the 2 movies make sense, like how this film feels much less maze-like than Vivarium. Remember how the housing complex in Vivarium had a very artificial and plastic look to it, well the housing complex this couple is trapped in has a much more realistic look to it. While the couple in Vivarium has a much more linear timeline, this couple appears to be in a more Groundhog Day type loop of sameness. The wife eventually senses this and tries to break out of the monotony. And there are shrieking foxes. And things are weird. There aren’t a lot of answers in this film but there sure are a lot of questions. It is worth a look (see the video below!).

I have NOT seen Vivarium - Read this

The 2011 short film Foxes is directed by Lorcan Finnegan who later directed the film Vivarium based on this same story. Have you ever been to a planned community in suburbia where every house looks the same and they seem to stretch on forever ? Every street you turn down curves around to another street that looks the same as the last one. You are more likely to meet a roundabout dead end than the main road because the traffic planners did not want to make streets that could be navigated quickly, slowing vehicles down and keeping the local children safe. Those subdivision developments are built on the edges of towns where large amounts of land can be secured and they have names like The Meadows, Canyon Estates and Magnolia Country Lakes. Now you have a sense for the setting of this movie. Now add in a bit of Groundhog Day like daily grind of being that you can get stuck in from the routines we have from going to work each day. And every once in awhile because the subdivision was built on new land you get visited by foxes. Loud foxes. And you begin to question what exactly is really going on. What does this all mean ? You won’t find any answers here, but you will have lots of questions. This is a short film worth watching. I recommend it.

Hey, no need for a trailer, why don’t you just watch the whole thing !!! If you have 16 minutes, I think it is worth your time !

Vivarium (2019) Movie Review

I watch any movie that features a maze or labyrinth as part of the plot. Usually that means some great maze movies that I would recommend everyone watch. How is Vivarium ? Let’s find out….

Vivarium (2019) (IMDB)

Vivarium (2019) movie poster

So Vivarium is a comedy horror film starring Imogen Potts and Jesse Eisenberg as a young couple looking to purchase their first house. They stop into the Yonder Homes rental office and decide to visit the development where they are shown house #9. The sign as they pull into the development says “Quality Family Homes. Forever”. Looking back as I write this, the forever was an omen. Everything from there on out goes wrong. The rental agent mysteriously leaves them and despite a full day of driving they cannot find their way out of the development, continually driving in circles stuck in a maze of identical looking homes. Exhausted, they spend the first night in the house eager to try exiting again the next day.

And the next day.

And creatively the next day.

And again, and again. . But they are stuck. Forever ?

Invisible workers that can never be caught are dropping off food and taking trash, and one day the drop off something a bit more interesting with a note that says if they complete a task they can leave.

Things get weird (wait they weren’t already weird ?) from there. And creepy. And finally a bit crazy.

This is an interesting concept for a movie but the last 20 minutes could have been improved. Still I liked the movie better than the critics and would recommend it as a free stream/ library rental. It certainly is worth having a conversation about with friends. What would you do in this situation ? What the heck was going on ? etc. What’s was the deal with ****** (spoiler free question !!!) ? And when you are done watching the movie, if you were interested, you will search for “Vivarium ending explained”.

This movie is the longer version of the short film Foxes (2011) from the same director. The theme is the same with a slightly different story, and I would recommend it. You can read my review which includes a link to watch the entire movie.

One of my favorite parts of this movie is the thumbnail for the trailer below ! We’ve all felt this way.

I give this a 6.8/10 because I enjoyed the concept and the acting. I think this movie is best watched with others so it can be discussed after watching.

Name Mazes added to the site in 2025

The year 2025 started with 2,087 name mazes on the website. If you are interested in how I used to select 2,087 names I made (all 20 stages over the years) The Name Maze Project will tell you. Today I have 2,274 names mazed on the site, so hopefully the list below has 187 names. I am not counting.

Here are all of the new requested names I added to the website in 2025 and where they are most popular in the world. We can also thank a neighbor with a taste for loud music for many of them. If I need to stay up late I may as well get some mazes made ! That led to names that start with “KA” and a focus on adding new O and U names.

Abbie (US)

Aine (Ireland)

Alaina (US)

Alana (Brazil)

Aleisha (US)

Alfie (Philippines)

Almu (Ethiopia)

Amalia (Mexico, Argentina)

Amalyia (Ukraine)

Amela (India, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Andi (Indonesia)

Angeles (Spain)

Annalena (Germany)

Apostolica (Philippines)

Arielle (US, Gabon)

Ashton (US)

Astrid (Germany, Norway)

Ateret (Isreal)

Aubree (US)

Audee (Philippines)

Bella (Russia, Cameroon)

Boas (Indonesia, Papua New Guinea)

Boone (US)

Cade (US)

Caden (Singapore)

Cadence (US)

Camarion (US, Congo)

Camille (France)

Chaz (US)

Curiosity (US)

Dada (India, Nigeria)

Dax (US)

DeAngelo (US)

Delilah (US)

Destiny (Nigeria)

Duke (US)

Elan (Lebanon)

Eliana (Chile, Brasil)

Elis (Indonesia)

Emerson (Brazil)

Emmalise (England)

Emmett (US)

English (US, Egypt)

Fergus (Ireland)

Ferris (US)

Flor (Columbia)

Flora (Tanzania)

Flynn (US)

Frankie (US)

Freddy (DR Congo)

Fritz (Germany)

Gee (Malaysia)

Gemini (India, Phillipines)

Gemyni (US, Malaysia)

Gena (India)

Gilberto (Brazil)

Gisselle (Chile)

Gleb (Russia)

Haley (US)

Hallel (Philippines)

Harbani (Indonesia)

Hiram (US, Mexico)

Humble (Nigeria)

Iggy (US)

Ilana (Brazil)

Iman (Iran, Egypt, Jordan)

Ira (Indonesia)

Jace (US)

Jaedyn (US)

Jaelynn (US)

Jameo (Uganda)

Jameson (Haiti)

Jaycee (Philippines)

Jayson (Philippines)

Jessa (Philippines)

Ju (China)

Judit (Hungary)

Jul (Philippines)

Junjie (China)

Justyna (Poland)

Ka (India)

Kaab (Indonesia)

Kabiru (Nigeria)

Kailas (India)

Kailash (India)

Kaitlin (US)

Kal (India)

Kam (Malaysia, Hong Kong)

Kamla (India)

Kan (China)

Kanti (India)

Kar (Myanmar)

Karalyn (US)

Karleigh (US)

Karo (India)

Kasia (Poland)

Kaydence (US)

Kem (Vietnam)

Khadija (Morocco)

Kimiko (Japan)

Ko (Japan)

Kody (US)

Krishank (India)

Ku (India)

Laine (Estonia, Brasil)

Lainey (US)

Lake (Ethiopia)

Laker (Uganda)

Landen (US)

Landon (US)

Lorry (US)

Lubinga (DR Congo)

Ludo (Belgium)

Lynae (US)

Mackenzie (US)

Makayla (US)

Malala (Madagascar)

Malakai (Tonga, Papua New Guinea)

Mathilda (South Africa)

Mathilde (Germany, France)

Micah (US, Kenya)

Mikel (Spain)

Music (Russia)

Nariel (Philippines)

Nic (US)

Nico (Netherlands)

Oan (Vietnam)

Oana (Romania)

Oanh (Vietnam)

Oleg (Russia)

Olyeg (Uzbekistan)

Om (India, Egypt)

Osman (Turkey, Sudan)

Osmar (Brazil)

Otilia (Mexico)

Oumou (Mali)

Owen (Malawi, US)

Parker (US)

Peyton (US)

Poppy (South Africa)

Raegan (US)

Reka (Indonesia)

Remy (DR Congo, Burundi)

Rena (US)

Ric (US)

River (Egypt)

Roseanna (US)

Rowen (Philippines)

Ryden (Philippines)

Salem (UAE, Yemen, Libya)

Sawyer (US)

Serena (Italy)

Shea (US)

Sincere (US)

Soren (India)

Storm (US)

Sydney (Zambia)

Tak (US, Malyasia)

Tate (US)

Tatum (US)

Teddy (Uganda)

Teighlor (US)

Tess (US)

Tessa (Netherlands)

Tish (US)

Tisha (US)

Titus (Kenya, Nigeria)

Tylee (US)

Umesh (India)

Umme (Bangladesh)

Urai (Thailand)

Urmil (India)

Urmila (India)

Ursula (Germany)

Usha (India)

Usman (Nigeria)

Walker (US)

Willow (US)

Yakira (Israel)

Yasin (Turkey, Ethipoia)

Yeojin (Korea, Singapore)

Yoni (Indonesia)

Zioanna (?)

Zion (Nigeria, Isreal)

Zionna (US)

Zubeidha (India)