Darkness in Tenement 45

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Darkness in Tenement 45

2020

1h 35m

Horror

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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6 Reviews

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A biological threat from the Soviet Union leaves a New York City tenement boarded up with the tenants inside.

Alan Boon

Starburst

11/20/2020

With a higher budget and a more-experienced cast, Darkness in Tenement 45 could have been one of the Covid-era's sleeper hits... but its restrictions, and a slightly-unravelled climax, mean it's just another low-budget thriller.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

11/10/2020

...neither this material or its execution are ever quite inventive enough to keep Tenement from growing a bit dull and protracted.

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Thom Ernst

Original Cin

11/03/2020

An intriguing premise and strong performances cannot save this relentlessly bleak sort-of thriller from collapsing under the weight of its imposed importance.

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

10/27/2020

C+

There are some timely, uncanny parallels between writer-director Nicole Groton's film and the ongoing pandemic situation, but Groton's storytelling is too clumsy to deliver any incisive social commentary.

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Rob Rector

Film Threat

10/24/2020

8/10

The film is revelatory for its ability to craft so much atmosphere with a limited budget and is aided further by a strong cast of mostly unknown actors throughout.

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Evan Dossey

Midwest Film Journal

10/13/2020

Impressive independent horror feature with a smart visual style.

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Brad P

@Bradster69 02/28/2023

Darkness in Tenement 45 is a timely and important commentary piece that looks amazing, is extremely well acted, and a solid candidate for my movie of the year.

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Synopsis

A biological threat from the Soviet Union leaves a New York City tenement boarded up with the tenants inside.

Director: Nicole Groton
Screenwriter: Nicole Groton
Genre: Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 31, 2020
Runtime: 1h 35m

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