Doorways
Doorways

Doorways

1993Movie120 minEnglish

Cat, a fugitive from a parallel Earth ruled by aliens, lands on "our" Earth in the middle of a freeway, causing an accident.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Various Directors (Anthology Series)Genres: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery

Plot Summary

Doorways follows the adventures of a mysterious young woman named "Girl" who travels through different dimensions using magical doorways. Accompanied by an archaeologist named Hank and his assistant Cat, she seeks to return to her own world while evading a sinister organization known only as the "Regulators." Each episode presents a new world and a new set of challenges as they navigate bizarre landscapes and encounter strange beings.

Critical Reception

Doorways was a short-lived anthology series that garnered a cult following among fans of supernatural and fantasy genres. While not a mainstream critical success, it was appreciated for its unique premise, imaginative worlds, and adventurous spirit. The series is often remembered for its creative visual effects and ambitious storytelling within its limited budget and format.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its imaginative and varied portal worlds.
  • Appreciated for its central mystery and the 'Girl' character.
  • Criticized for inconsistent pacing and sometimes uneven acting.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive among fans who discovered it through niche genre channels, often highlighting its unique concept and the intriguing premise of interdimensional travel. It's seen as a memorable, if somewhat obscure, piece of 90s fantasy television.

Fun Fact

The series was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, and was part of a wave of fantasy and science fiction shows that emerged in the early to mid-1990s, aiming to capture a younger audience interested in speculative fiction.

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