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Reviewing “The Cube” on Hack The Movies

My two cents. For what it’s worth.

17 May 2025

1–2 minutes

For years our readers have suggested that I do a piece on the cult classic film The Cube (1997) as it’s incredibly escape-room-y, especially for a pre-escape room movie. So when Tony from Hack The Movies asked me to step into his studio and join him for a review, I watched The Cube twice, and drove down to Philly to shoot with him.

David in a Reality Escape Pod shirt sitting in front of a microphone in an old movie rental store.

I had a ton of fun filming with him, which I think is apparent throughout the review. I hope that you have as much fun watching it as I had recording it.

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David Spira

Co-Founder of Room Escape Artist & Co-Host of Reality Escape Pod. David conceived of Room Escape Artist because he saw the potential of this new entertainment medium back in 2014. From the start, he applied his professional skills as a digital experience designer to the burgeoning industry of escape rooms. David is full of ideas: from in-depth research pieces to new content types… like cute animals solving puzzles. He is always pushing REA to try new things, take risks, and be something more.