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The Fifth Floor

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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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Year 1978
Country United States of America
Genre Horror
Director Howard Avedis
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (15 votes)

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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.

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