When the express elevators in the Millennium Building, one of New York's most famous landmarks, start to malfunction and behave in erratic ways, elevator mechanic Mark Newman is sent out to...
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Marshall | ... | Mark Newman | |
| Naomi Watts | ... | Jennifer Evans | |
| Eric Thal | ... | Jeffrey | |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Gunter Steinberg | |
| Edward Herrmann | ... | Milligan | |
| Dan Hedaya | ... | Lt. McBain | |
| Ron Perlman | ... | Mitchell | |
| Kathryn Meisle | ... | Mildred | |
| Martin McDougall | ... | Security Guard Andy | |
| John Cariani | ... | Security Guard Gary | |
| David Gwillim | ... | Blind Man (Mr Faith) | |
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Peter Banks | ... | Maintenance Chief |
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William Vanderpuye | ... | Murphy (as Will Vanderpuye) |
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Wilke Durand | ... | Kowalski's Wife |
| Todd Boyce | ... | ESU Captain | |
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When the express elevators in the Millennium Building, one of New York's most famous landmarks, start to malfunction and behave in erratic ways, elevator mechanic Mark Newman is sent out to find the cause of the problems. His investigation meets unexpected resistance and not everybody seems to be happy with his involvement. After a gruesome and deadly incident, in which a blind man falls into the shaft and a security guard is decapitated, the police start an investigation. They are however not very successful. Mark is determined to find the cause. He is joined by a female reporter, Jennifer, who is looking for a juicy story. Together they try to unravel the secrets behind the mysterious behaviour of the elevator that seems to have a life of it's own. When things get worse and death toll rises, The Government, fearing terrorists are involved, seal off the building. What at first looked like a routine job turns into a horrifying nightmare in which Mark has to face an enemy whose blood ... Written by FFF
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YOUR NEXT STOP... IS HELL.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for horror violence, language and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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6 September 2001 (Netherlands) See more »Also Known As:
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$15,000,000 (estimated)Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Written by Rod Argent
Performed by The Zombies
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
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The third movie in four years to feature both Dan Hedaya and Ron Perlman. The first and second were Alien Resurrection (1997) and The Second Civil War (1997). See more »Soundtracks
She's Not ThereWritten by Rod Argent
Performed by The Zombies
Courtesy of Columbia Records
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You know, people will probably bust up this movie, but it was really pretty good. It had a bit of a far fetched plot, but it was funny in places and the gore wasn't bad. The bit when the elevator chopped off the guy's head was a decent effect -- slow motion and relatively seamless. And the fact that they had references to terrorism in a NY skyscraper -- before 9/11 -- was pretty cool. Even made reference to the 93 attempt on the WTC and to Bin Laden -- a while before the actual event. Eerie. At least someone out there connected the dots. I'd rent it again.