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Cool Air

  • Video
  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 18m
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4.3/10
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Cool Air (2006)
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Charlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt you... Read allCharlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt young man who rewrites exploitation sci-fi / horror scripts for a living, he takes a room in ... Read allCharlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt young man who rewrites exploitation sci-fi / horror scripts for a living, he takes a room in the mansion and learns of the mysterious doctor residing in the room above his own who dab... Read all

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  • Director
    • Albert Pyun
  • Writers
    • Cynthia Curnan(adaptation)
    • H.P. Lovecraft(short story)
  • Stars
    • Morgan Weisser
    • Crystal Laws Green
    • Jenny Dare Paulin
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  • Director
    • Albert Pyun
  • Writers
    • Cynthia Curnan(adaptation)
    • H.P. Lovecraft(short story)
  • Stars
    • Morgan Weisser
    • Crystal Laws Green
    • Jenny Dare Paulin
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    • 9User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    Morgan Weisser
    Morgan Weisser
    • Charles Baxteras Charles Baxter
    Crystal Laws Green
    • Shockneras Shockner
    Jenny Dare Paulin
    Jenny Dare Paulin
    • Estellaas Estella
    Norbert Weisser
    Norbert Weisser
    • Deltoidas Deltoid
    Wendy Phillips
    Wendy Phillips
    • Mrs. Baxteras Mrs. Baxter
    • Director
      • Albert Pyun
    • Writers
      • Cynthia Curnan(adaptation)
      • H.P. Lovecraft(short story)
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    Charlie Baxter, a struggling screenwriter, is searching for accommodation in a rundown mansion somewhere in the isolated mountains above Malibu. An expressionless and creatively bankrupt young man who rewrites exploitation sci-fi / horror scripts for a living, he takes a room in the mansion and learns of the mysterious doctor residing in the room above his own who dabbles in strange experiments. As he learns more about the circumstances of the doctor and the history of his landlady, her autistic daughter and the strange lodger across the hall, Baxter is inspired to write his long blocked "great American Screenplay". Working furiously, Baxter suffers a heart attack, and staggers up to see the doctor for treatment. He passes out immediately, but awakens a cured man. But at a terrible price. The Doctor, a strangely preserved woman named Shockner, persuades Baxter to stay until he recovers fully, and informs her "patient" of the medical condition that has forced her into a hermit's existence. Twenty years ago Shockner suffered a fatal disease. Her solution found in the occult and dark arts, preserved her life but at the cost. Slowly Baxter is drawn into a nightmarish world of insane experiments and murder. He knows something must be done to stop the evil that resides in the room at the top of the stairs. —Filmwerks, Santa Monica
    • heart attack
    • narrated by character
    • h.p. lovecraft
    • stroke
    • autism
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    • Taglines
      • Death comes coldly.
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some disturbing images
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At the bottom of the stairwell in the boarding house is a poster for the 9th annual "Call to the Wall" at Malibu Surfrider Beach.
    • Connections
      Version of Night Gallery: Cool Air/Camera Obscura/Quoth the Raven (1971)

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    6/10
    Great adaption...
    As an avid fan of Lovecraft's work and most things Lovecraftian, then it was with some expectation that I sat down to watch this movie. Especially as it wasn't a huge Hollywood production, which just added to the enjoyment of the movie, to be honest.

    "Cool Air" delivered some really nice performances of the people hired for the various roles, especially as this movie is character driven and not really driven by a scary mood or the ability to shock the audience time and time again. This is as much a character driven movie as it is a story driven one.

    This 2006 version of "Cool Air" is definitely well worth a watch if you enjoy the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. And even if you are unfamiliar with his work, there is some entertainment value to be found in this movie, as the story is nicely told and well executed. This is a great adaption based on Lovecraft's timeless piece of writing.

    Despite this being a fairly low budget movie, then the director managed to get things to work out nicely, without making use of dazzling CGI effects. There is a bit usage of effects, and they worked out well enough.

    Entertaining and enjoyable, "Cool Air" is well worth your time if you are looking for something to watch.
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    • paul_haakonsen
    • May 21, 2013

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hladan Vazduh
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
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    • Budget
      • $1,550,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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