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Tower of Terror

  • TV Movie
  • 1997
  • Unrated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
4.5K
YOUR RATING
Kirsten Dunst and Steve Guttenberg in Tower of Terror (1997)
ComedyFamilyHorrorThriller

A disgraced reporter investigates an abandoned luxury hotel where five people mysteriously disappeared sixty years earlier.A disgraced reporter investigates an abandoned luxury hotel where five people mysteriously disappeared sixty years earlier.A disgraced reporter investigates an abandoned luxury hotel where five people mysteriously disappeared sixty years earlier.

  • Director
    • D.J. MacHale
  • Writer
    • D.J. MacHale
  • Stars
    • Steve Guttenberg
    • Nia Peeples
    • Michael McShane
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    4.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • D.J. MacHale
    • Writer
      • D.J. MacHale
    • Stars
      • Steve Guttenberg
      • Nia Peeples
      • Michael McShane
    • 39User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Steve Guttenberg
    Steve Guttenberg
    • Buzzy Crocker
    Nia Peeples
    Nia Peeples
    • Jill Perry
    Michael McShane
    Michael McShane
    • Chris 'Q' Todd
    Amzie Strickland
    Amzie Strickland
    • Abigail Gregory
    Melora Hardin
    Melora Hardin
    • Claire Poulet
    Alastair Duncan
    Alastair Duncan
    • Gilbert London
    Lindsay Ridgeway
    Lindsay Ridgeway
    • Sally Shine
    John Franklin
    John Franklin
    • Dewey Todd
    Wendy Worthington
    Wendy Worthington
    • Emeline Partridge
    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Anna
    Lela Ivey
    • Patricia Petterson
    Richard Minchenberg
    Richard Minchenberg
    • Dr. Daniels
    Marcus Smythe
    • Surgeon
    Don Perry
    Don Perry
    • Great Grand Dad
    Michael Waltman
    • Reporter
    Ben Kronen
    • Mr. Galvao
    Bill Elliot
    • Bandleader
    Shira Roth
    • Young Abigail
    • Director
      • D.J. MacHale
    • Writer
      • D.J. MacHale
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    User reviews39

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    wneskora2006

    BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN!

    For a Disney movie, I am VERY surprised...some parts were VERY scary, like the part with the ghost of Sally Shine, and the green rain...! OHH! I get chills when I watch that part...the cast was wonderful, Kirsten Dunst was perfect for the role of Anna...and so was Steven Guttenberg as Buzzy...the whole story was not corney as I thought a Disney movie's "scary" movie would be...the characters like Mrs. Partridge...grouchy, and Gilbert, the snobby English actor, and the really beautiful Claire Poulet! I recommend this movie to anyone...even grown-ups...It is also a VERY good mystery...you all have got to watch this!
    6phantom_lover_1881

    Interesting to know the whole story of the ride

    I absolutely love the Tower of Terror ride in California Adventure, so when I found out that there was a movie about it, I wanted to watch it. Since it is a Disney movie, it's cheesy, but still interesting. I mean, the ghosts weren't scary (especially after seeing "Sixth Sense") and the plot could've been better.

    If you love the ride at California Adventure (in Disneyland) or at MGM Studios (in Disneyworld) then you should watch it. But be warned: the ride is so much better than the movie. Don't get your hopes too high up. Also, at parts it can get boring, but some parts are actually good. Overall, it is about 6.3/10
    eskaty

    Probably fun if you're under 12.

    But this is really a silly movie for adults. The characters do really dumb things. The plot is transparent. Which is more than I can say about the ghosts. On the bright side, it's not the least bit scary, so the kiddies won't get nightmares. If your children must watch it, try not to groan aloud too much.

    Better yet, if you want them to develop good taste, let them watch a better kid's movie. Like Harry Potter. Or make them read a book. Like Harry Potter.
    clob_lane

    4/10 - Needs A Lot Of Work!

    "A Thrill Ride!" it says on the front cover. Well, it was not that good! The plot was weak, acting was weak...but I guess as it is a childrens first horror movie it cannot contain much profanity, or as much excitement as we are into. However, Tower of Terror did manage to hold my interests, as I am into those old haunted hotel chillers such as "Nightmare on the 13th Floor (1990) (TV)" and "Shining, The (1980)."

    Steven Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst star as two relatives, an uncle and his niece as they uncover a case surrounding the old Hollywood Tower Hotel, where some guests disappeared, including famous childstarlet Sally. An old woman gives a key to the close family members and they must unlock the book that uncovers the entire story.

    Steve Guttenberg only delivers some achievement as the poor bogus newspaper journalist, unlike Kirsten Dunst who delivers great strength in her role as Anna, the determined niece of Uncle Buzzy played by Guttenberg. The old woman (I don't know her real name) is alright in her role, but her evil cackles are sometimes over done.

    Take it from me, I bought this and it is not something I would want to keep. Maybe rent, once or twice, but...really.
    Allayyy

    The Tower of Terror is a winner

    I was bored yesterday and decided to watch Disney Channel when a movie was starting. The Tower of Terror was on and I had never seen it. Since the first couple of minutes I was hooked to it and I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. The beginning reminded me of Seabiscuit with all of the beautiful outfits and the 1930's setting (all before the elevator scene). Tower of Terror is about two people....Anna (Kirsten Dunst!) and Buzzy who get involved in a old...old curse and want to help 5 ghosts out that needed to get to the 12th floor of the Hollywood Tower Hotel for a party on Halloween 1939. When the group of people get on in 1939, they disappear when they get stuck on the 11th floor. Every year it is the same...they will never be able to go to the 12th floor because no one is there to help them. Now Anna and Buzzy have to help the ghosts get to the 12th floor on Halloween night and try to help break the curse on the elevator. It is truly a good movie and is full of suspense, especially during the beginning of the film like when Sally's (i think thats the little girl's name) ghost appears and little green rain falls down. The special effects were good. The acting was great. The plot was nice too. One of Disney's better films. I recommend it for families to watch on Halloween.

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    • Trivia
      Disney used this TV movie to test the waters of turning Disney Parks attractions into movies. What followed was Mission to Mars (2000), The Country Bears (2002), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), The Haunted Mansion (2003) and others. Only "Pirates" became a continued franchise.
    • Goofs
      In the 1939 flashback scene, such as when the Tower gets hit by lightning, what seems to be the Capitol Records Building can be seen. The Capitol Tower did not exist at the time when Sally Shine died until it was completed in 1956.
    • Quotes

      [Q attempts to reconnect a car battery]

      Chris 'Q' Todd: There you go.

      [the battery shocks him senseless]

      Chris 'Q' Todd: HEY! Good morning. Hmm.

    • Connections
      Featured in Shameful Sequels: Tower of Terror (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Boy of my Dreams
      Performed by Melora Hardin

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    FAQ2

    • Why is Tower of Terror not recorded as part of the actors credits for Nia Peeples, Steve Guttenberg, Kirstin Dunst, Mike Mcshane etc.?
    • Was this based on an episode of The Twilight Zone?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Det mörka tornet
    • Filming locations
      • Disney-MGM Studios - 351 South Studio Drive, Bay Lake, Florida, USA(Establishing Shots Only)
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Television
      • Zaloom Mayfield Productions
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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