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The Fifth Floor
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The Fifth Floor

1978 · 90 min Horror
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: Howard Avedis

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

Bo Hopkins

Bo Hopkins

Carl

Dianne Hull

Dianne Hull

Kelly McIntyre

Patti D'Arbanville

Patti D'Arbanville

Cathy

Sharon Farrell

Sharon Farrell

Melanie

Robert Englund

Robert Englund

Benny

Anthony James

Anthony James

Derrick

Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Nurse Hannelord

Mel Ferrer

Mel Ferrer

Dr. Sidney Coleman

John David Carson

John David Carson

Ronnie Denton

Earl Boen

Earl Boen

Phil

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