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The Chair 1988

“Your Front Row Seat ... To Terror!”

Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
Waldemar Korzeniowsky
Networks
Urban Entertainment Group, Angelika Films
Where to Stream
Amazon Video
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★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 6 votes HorrorMysteryComedy Released
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★ 4.0/10
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What is The Chair?

Topic: Film "The Chair" (1988). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Oct 8, 1988
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Urban Entertainment Group, Angelika Films
Budget
$3,000,000
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 6 votes
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Urban Entertainment Group, Angelika Films
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Topic: Film "The Chair" (1988).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Title: The Chair
Year: 1988
Release Date (US): 10/08/1988
Genres: Horror, Mystery, and Comedy
Runtime: 1h 40m
Synopsis: A psychologist, a psychiatrist and a prison warden open up a long-closed prison, unaware that the ghost of an electrocuted convict haunts it.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Chair is a 1988 film categorized within the horror, mystery, and comedy genres.
Drafting Sentence 2 (Details): Released in the United States on October 8, 1988, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Drafting Sentence 3 (Plot): The story follows a psychologist, a psychiatrist, and a prison warden who decide to open a prison that had been closed for a long time.
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“A gripping exploration of horror and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

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  • Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
  • High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
  • Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
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  • Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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The Chair is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

Is The Chair worth watching?

The Chair holds a community rating of 4.0/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Mystery for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie The Chair and when was it released?

The Chair is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

Who directed The Chair?

The Chair was directed by Waldemar Korzeniowsky.

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