The Sentinel
Director: Michael Winner
Actors: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon
PlotIn a quest to find independence, Alison Parker, a fashion model, relocates to a historic Brooklyn brownstone. The brownstone is populated by a range of peculiar neighbors, including a reclusive blind priest who occupies the apartment on the top floor. As she settles into her new home, Alison begins to experience a series of disturbing, supernatural occurrences that disrupt her peace and bring back the haunting memories of a past suicide attempt and her deeply troubled relationships with men, particularly her father and her current boyfriend, Michael.
As Alison delves deeper into the eerie happenings and learns more about the building’s sinister history, she starts to question her sanity. She discovers mysterious links between her neighbors and starts to piece together a larger, more ominous plot that revolves around her. Meanwhile, Michael becomes increasingly involved, launching his own investigation to uncover the truth and protect Alison. Throughout this journey, Alison must confront her fears and decide whether she will succumb to the malevolent forces at play or fight to reclaim her life.
Writers: Jeffrey Konvitz, Michael Winner
Release Date: 11 Feb 1977
Runtime: 92 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Italian, Latin
Home Video Reviews
The Sentinel's Blu-ray offers strong technical merits and memorable, if derivative, sequences, making it an effective watch for horror enthusiasts and collectors.
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