7th Floor
7th Floor

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7th Floor

2013
Movie
84 min
Spanish

Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sebastián, a successful lawyer, leaves his ex-wife's condo, located on the seventh floor of an apartment building, to take his two children to school. While they run down the stairs, he uses the elevator. Once on the ground floor, Sebastián awaits the arrival of the children.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: David N. BrownGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of individuals find themselves trapped on the seventh floor of an office building, unaware of the supernatural entity that is hunting them. As they try to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the building and themselves. The entity preys on their fears and insecurities, turning them against each other.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often pointing to its low budget and derivative plot as significant drawbacks. While some acknowledged the effort in creating atmosphere, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a compelling horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for attempting to build suspense within a confined space.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Noted for its low production values, which impacted its overall effectiveness.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to reflect a disappointment with the film's execution, often citing a lack of originality and scares that didn't live up to the potential of the premise.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the production taking place in a single office building to minimize costs.

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