Across the Hall
Across the Hall

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Across the Hall

2009
Movie
93 min
English

Convinced that his fiancee is cheating on him, a man follows her to a hotel and calls his best friend to help him avoid a calamity.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Dustin Lance BlackGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A man wakes up in a hotel room with no memory of how he got there and a woman's dead body beside him. As he tries to piece together the events of the night, he discovers he may have been framed for her murder. With the police closing in, he must uncover the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Across the Hall received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often cited its predictable plot twists and uninspired direction, although some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding the thriller elements engaging while others felt the film failed to deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a complex narrative but ultimately falls short due to predictable twists.

  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors managing to elevate the material.

  • The suspenseful atmosphere is present but fails to be consistently engaging.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Across the Hall' are scarce, with no readily available aggregated data on Google. However, fragmented discussions suggest viewers found the premise intriguing but were let down by the execution and lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, over a span of 18 days.

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John Chard

John Chard

Art Deco Neo-Noir has more style than substance? Across the Hall is directed by Alex Merkin and Merkin co-writes the screenplay with Jesse Mittelstadt and Julien Schwab. It is adapted from Merkin's short film of the same name that aired ...

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