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Quick Info

Rating

6.1/10

Release1977

Runtime1h 32m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$3

Production

Universal Pictures

Movie

The Sentinel

1977

1h 32m

6.1

Horror

Mystery

Fantasy

Synopsis

As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building that houses a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants. After experiencing a string of disturbing occurrences, she attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.

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