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The Apartment Complex

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
549
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The Apartment Complex (1999)
ComedyMysteryThriller

When a grad student takes a job managing an apartment complex, he discovers all the tenants are weirdos and there's a corpse in the bottom of the swimming pool.When a grad student takes a job managing an apartment complex, he discovers all the tenants are weirdos and there's a corpse in the bottom of the swimming pool.When a grad student takes a job managing an apartment complex, he discovers all the tenants are weirdos and there's a corpse in the bottom of the swimming pool.

  • Director
    • Tobe Hooper
  • Writer
    • Karl Schaefer
  • Stars
    • Chad Lowe
    • Fay Masterson
    • Obba Babatundé
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    549
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tobe Hooper
    • Writer
      • Karl Schaefer
    • Stars
      • Chad Lowe
      • Fay Masterson
      • Obba Babatundé
    • 9User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe
    • Stan Warden
    Fay Masterson
    Fay Masterson
    • Alice
    Obba Babatundé
    Obba Babatundé
    • Chett
    Patrick Warburton
    Patrick Warburton
    • Morgan
    Amanda Plummer
    Amanda Plummer
    • Miss Chenille
    Ron Canada
    Ron Canada
    • Detective Culver
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Detective Duarte
    Jon Polito
    Jon Polito
    • Dr. Caligari
    R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey
    • Frank Stanton
    Charles Martin Smith
    Charles Martin Smith
    • Gary Glumley
    Tyra Banks
    Tyra Banks
    • Wanda
    Gina Mari
    • Kiki
    Flex Alexander
    Flex Alexander
    • Miles
    Rachel True
    Rachel True
    • Tasha
    Jay Paulson
    Jay Paulson
    • Bones
    Daniel Hartley
    • Thrash
    Jessee Roach
    • Elvin
    • (as Jessee D. Roach)
    David Schuelke
    • Lonnie…
    • Director
      • Tobe Hooper
    • Writer
      • Karl Schaefer
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    User reviews9

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    6jamesparsons9393

    This was surprisingly good..

    Pretty funny, weird and enjoyable. It seemed like it was going to be terrible at first because it was quite obviously a made for TV production, but quickly won me over. It managers to be light-heartedly quirky without being obnoxious or cheesy in an annoying way, and lots of genuine laughs. Too bad there is no quality release of the film.
    marcibun

    Okay time waster at best

    While the storyline is certainly unique, it isn't enough to be more than something to pass the time if you have nothing better to do. The acting is mediocre, which is disappointing considering the calibre of the cast. To his benefit, Chad Lowe delivers his lines with the sense of humor that is required to pull this movie off. Its not the worst movie ever made, but its close. If there is nothing else left on the shelf at your local video store and you insist on watching something, then this movie is for you. True Chad Lowe fans will enjoy it merely for the fact that he is in 90% of the scenes.
    10loscar101

    This is a thrilling, on the edge of your seat movie.

    I only started watching this movie because Chad Lowe starred in it, but after awhile it got to be thrilling. The plot is messed up but it just puts a twist to the movie. So if you like to see thrilling on the edge of your seat movie then I recommend this one. Also Chad Lowe is so fine in this movie.
    7oana.farcas

    kept me on my seat

    Well, I wouldn't call it a blockbuster, but I had the chance to see this movie on video and I have to admit, it kept me right on my seat, until the very end. I am a fan of Chad Lowe, so I started watching this movie just for him. Despite the awful performances coming from the others, he manages OK, even if it's not Amadeus. The plot is simple but intriguing. If you want a nice, pleasant movie with some twists, which you can forget afterwards, this is the one.
    4=G=

    Junk food for couch potatoes

    "The Apartment Complex" is a campy comedy full of kookie characters created in lieu of a real story which tells a young psych student (Lowe) who takes a job managing an apartment complex and becomes embroiled in a murder mystery...um, if you can call it that. This low cal watch contains no suspense, no thrills, no drama, no action, precious few funny moments, a dash of nudity, and almost no romance. "The Apartment Complex" is passable, forgettable junk food for only the most needy couch potatoes.

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      References The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Apartamento maldito
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Pacific Bay Entertainment
      • Sterling Pacific Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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