The Fifth Floor
A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The problem is, she's still sane!
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Plot Summary
A group of people are trapped in an office building after hours and are terrorized by a deranged killer. The building's security guard becomes their only hope for survival as they try to escape the escalating violence.
Critical Reception
The Fifth Floor is a lesser-known slasher film from the late 1970s. While it has gained a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its atmospheric tension and graphic violence, it was generally met with mixed to negative reviews upon its release, often criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and claustrophobic setting.
- Criticized for its formulaic slasher tropes and lack of originality.
- Noted for its surprisingly graphic violence for its time.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's effectiveness as a tense, low-budget thriller, while some point out its dated elements and gratuitous violence.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in an actual office building, contributing to its realistic and unsettling atmosphere.
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