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The Super

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
22K
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Val Kilmer in The Super (2017)
Former cop Phil Lodge takes a job as a superintendent in a Manhattan apartment building. When a teen goes missing, along with several other tenants, Phil suspects a sadistic murderer may be roaming the eerie corridors and that his daughters' lives are in danger. But who can he trust when everybody around him has something to hide?
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A man becomes the superintendent of a large New York City apartment building where people mysteriously go missing.A man becomes the superintendent of a large New York City apartment building where people mysteriously go missing.A man becomes the superintendent of a large New York City apartment building where people mysteriously go missing.

  • Director
    • Stephan Rick
  • Writer
    • John J. McLaughlin
  • Stars
    • Patrick John Flueger
    • Val Kilmer
    • Louisa Krause
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephan Rick
    • Writer
      • John J. McLaughlin
    • Stars
      • Patrick John Flueger
      • Val Kilmer
      • Louisa Krause
    • 161User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Patrick John Flueger
    Patrick John Flueger
    • Phil Lodge
    Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer
    • Walter
    Louisa Krause
    Louisa Krause
    • Beverly
    Mattea Conforti
    Mattea Conforti
    • Rose
    • (as Mattea Marie Conforti)
    Taylor Richardson
    Taylor Richardson
    • Violet
    Paul Ben-Victor
    Paul Ben-Victor
    • Mr. Johnson
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Julio
    Okieriete Onaodowan
    Okieriete Onaodowan
    • Cal
    Alexandra Essoe
    Alexandra Essoe
    • Ms. Daigle
    • (as Alex Essoe)
    Luke Edwards
    Luke Edwards
    • Brad
    Colby Minifie
    Colby Minifie
    • Kit
    Melissa Bolona
    Melissa Bolona
    • Dixie
    Subhash Mandal
    Subhash Mandal
    • Freddy
    Waltrudis Buck
    Waltrudis Buck
    • Mrs. Grey
    Andrea Lynn Green
    Andrea Lynn Green
    • Sylvi
    Amanda Warren
    Amanda Warren
    • Christina
    Travaris Spears
    Travaris Spears
    • Vondell
    Justine J. Hall
    • Sofia
    • Director
      • Stephan Rick
    • Writer
      • John J. McLaughlin
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews161

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    7rocknrelics

    A strange one...

    Caught this on TV, and it kept my interest throughout, but I have to admit, I didn't really fully understand the conclusion, but that just makes me want to see it again!

    A cut above your average horror in terms of acting and production values for sure, and I don't understand the negativity towards this one.

    I'll be buying it on disc to watch again for sure.
    5mhiggott

    Starts well, promises much, goes wrong towards the end

    After seeing the trailer for this on Netflix I thought it looked interesting. It started very well, building tension and developing the story. Val Kilmer is fine (though a little hammy) in his role as a creepy janitor, although much of his dialogue appeared to have been (badly) dubbed from an early point in the film. I won't spoil it with details, but suffice to say that the last half an hour doesn't make a lot of sense, is a bit cliched, has some dialogue obviously overdubbed with different dialogue (maybe they decided the film wasn't worth the effort of re-shooting the scenes?) and doesn't satisfy with the ending, which had me scratching my head a bit, wondering how it explained some of the earlier scenes. So a mixed bag; Some good scenes early on, a decent cast, nicely shot, just don't expect to feel it was really worthwhile at the end of it.
    6Platypuschow

    The Super: Passable horror/thriller

    Val Kilmer, Patrick "The 4400" John Fleuger and the excellent Louisa "Jane Wants A Boyfriend" Krause lead in this novel little thriller that is worth 90 minutes of your attention.

    It tells the story of a former police officer who takes a job as maintenance worker within an apartment building. He moves in with his two daughters but quickly begins to have suspicions about the mysterious janitor.

    The Super's plot is pretty standard stuff with two twists, one of which you'll see coming within the first few minutes of the film. The cast are great, do a brilliant job and the whole thing looks polished.

    Arguably more a thriller than a horror it didn't blow me away in any regard but I can't deny that I did walk away relatively entertained. It's one of those passable movies throughout with a payoff that is satisfactory but just barely.

    Likeable Louisa Krause really helped the movie for me and alongside Val Kilmer (Who is back on form) it's the cast that really lift the movie to an above average level.

    A harmless 90 minutes of viewing.

    The Good:

    Some great cinematography

    Solid cast

    Kilmer is better than he has been in years

    The Bad:

    Doesn't flow very well

    Finale is somewhat eyebrow raising
    6luc_m

    Decent

    I was entertained, this movie reminded me of old school horror movies I watched back Im high school. A decent spooky movie to watch in a dark room at night before you go to bed.
    William7T6

    Worst edited movie I've ever seen

    Worst movie ever for adding Voice Overs that were nowhere near what the actor or actress actually said. You can tell so easily that it makes the producers look stupid!

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    • Trivia
      Val Kilmer has said that the hardest part of making the film was "looking for ways to maximize the vocal options" due to his cancer recovery. He elaborated further, saying, "My vocal cords and everything is perfect in my mouth except my swollen tongue. And that was challenging."
    • Goofs
      When Violet is explaining to Beverley about Rose, her mouth doesn't match some of the dialogue.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Walter: Phil... Phil I'm Trying To Save You Phil

      Walter: He Protected Us Against The Dead... Now It's Down To Me

    • Crazy credits
      There is a brief scene midway through the credits showing Walter coming back to life.
    • Connections
      Features Wolf! Wolf! (1944)
    • Soundtracks
      Beautiful Dreamer
      Performed by Randy Crenshaw

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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tamirci
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fortress Features
      • Wolf Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $19,513
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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