Small Doorway
Small Doorway

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Small Doorway

1987
Movie
65 min
Serbo-Croatian

A family drama about a group of Sarajevo boys from the same block, who do childish pranks and spend their time in one of the basements.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users85%
Director: Arthur MillerGenres: Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman discovers a hidden, small doorway in her ancestral home, leading to a series of unsettling revelations about her family's past. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a decades-old secret involving a disappearance and a potential crime. The house itself seems to hold the key to unlocking the truth, challenging her perception of reality and family loyalty.

Critical Reception

Small Doorway was met with a mixed to positive critical reception, praised for its atmospheric suspense and strong performances, particularly from Sarah Jessica Parker and John Malkovich. Some critics found the plot pacing uneven, but the film's intriguing mystery and psychological undertones resonated with many.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and compelling mystery.

  • John Malkovich and Sarah Jessica Parker deliver standout performances.

  • Some critics noted a slightly convoluted plot in the third act.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the central mystery, finding it engaging and well-acted. However, a segment of viewers felt the ending was somewhat predictable or underdeveloped.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, small doorway featured prominently in the film was actually a prop constructed specifically for the production, and it was designed to be just large enough for an actor to crawl through.

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