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Original title: The Shaft

“YOUR NEXT STOP... IS HELL.”

2001 · 1 h 51 min
Directed by Dick Maas · Netherlands · Contemporary European Art Cinema
HorrorMysteryThriller

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Cast

James Marshall Naomi Watts Eric Thal Michael Ironside Edward Herrmann Dan Hedaya

Credits

Written by: Dick Maas

Plot

After the elevators at a New York City skyscraper begin inexplicably malfunctioning, putting its passengers at risk, mechanic Mark Newman and reporter Jennifer Evans begin separate investigations.

Sinekatalog’s take

A routine horror-thriller about a skyscraper whose elevators start malfunctioning with deadly results. The concept is silly but briskly staged, and the plot follows familiar beats. Passable for genre fans who like B-grade technology scares.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 4.7 / 10 (6,076 votes)
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