PANIC ROOM (2002)

CHARACTER Meg Altman, well-to-do Manhattan divorcée

IMPERILED? Meg and her diabetic daughter Sarah (Kristen Stewart, left) have scarcely moved into their lush townhouse when armed thugs break in, looking for loot stashed by the previous owner.

EMPOWERED? While hiding herself and Sarah in the barricaded room of the title, the resourceful Meg uses her wits to keep the invaders at bay.

EW MOVIE GRADE: C+ (Read the EW review)