Crawlspace 1986
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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Director
- David Schmoeller
- Network
- Empire Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is Crawlspace?
Topic: Film "Crawlspace" (1986). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- May 21, 1986
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Empire Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.4/10 from 109 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~80 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Empire Pictures
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Topic: Film "Crawlspace" (1986).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, etc.
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Title: Crawlspace
Year: 1986
Release Date: 05/21/1986 (US)
Genre: Horror and Thriller
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 20m
Synopsis: A man who runs an apartment house for women is the demented son of a Nazi surgeon who has the house equipped with secret passageways, hidden rooms and torture and murder devices.
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Crawlspace is a horror and thriller film released in the United States on May 21, 1986. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes and is rated R. The plot involves a man who manages an apartment house for women. This man is the demented son of a Nazi surgeon. The surgeon has equipped the apartment
Should you watch it?
“A sinister apartment landlord stalks his female tenants from within a network of hidden, lethal passageways.”
- Features a chilling lead performance by Klaus Kinski.
- Utilizes a unique architectural setting filled with secret traps.
- Directed by David Schmoeller with a focus on suspenseful atmosphere.
- The disturbing subject matter and focus on torture may be too intense for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s horror films featuring intense psychological villains and confined, trap-filled settings.
This film maintains a dark and suspenseful tone with a brisk eighty-minute runtime, though the graphic nature of the antagonist's actions warrants viewer discretion.
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Is Crawlspace worth watching?
The film is considered a notable entry in 1980s horror, particularly for those interested in Klaus Kinski's performance and suspenseful, location-based thrillers.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.
Where can I stream Crawlspace?
Streaming availability varies by region; you can check platforms like The Movie Database or Plex to see if it is currently offered in your area.
Who directed the film?
Crawlspace was written and directed by David Schmoeller.
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