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The toolbox murders - Angela Bettis, Juliet Landau, Brent Roam, Tobe Hooper

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Movie propaganda

Another legacy begins.

New to Los Angeles, Nell (Angela Bettis) and Steven Barrows (Brent Roam) rent an apartment in the Lusman Building. Built in the 1940s, this luxurious art deco hotel was a playground for the rich and famous in Hollywood's heyday. Later it fell on bad times... but now the old building is being restored to its former glory.

What no-one knows, however, is that the Lusman should never have been tampered with. Renovating the building has brought out a supernatural horror - someone or something who knows every secret of the place, who can get past any lock. One by one he's picking off the residents.

Our heroine Nell starts hearing strange noises and noticing things she can't explain. Who is the old man in the laundry room who seems to know pieces of the Lusman's sordid past? Why does she have the sense that someone's watching her?

In the tradition of The Texas chainsaw massacre, Tobe Hooper creates a terrifying vision of a young woman trapped in a battle with supernatural evil. Similar in tone to both classic Italian horror films and landmark 1970s American movies, The toolbox murders takes viewers on a ride that will fuel their nightmares for years to come.

Persons of interest

  • Angela Bettis .... Nell Barrows
  • Juliet Landau .... Julia Cunningham
  • Brent Roam .... Steven Barrows
  • Chris Doyle .... The Killer, Coffin Baby
  • Rance Howard .... Chas Rooker
  • Carlease Burke .... Officer Melody
  • Stone Price Carson .... Officer Daniel
  • Sara Downing .... Saffron Kirby
  • Adam Gierasch .... Ned Lundy
  • Eric Ladin .... Johnny Turnbull
  • Bob McMinn .... Shadow Man
  • Jace Anderson .... Screenwriter
  • Adam Gierasch .... Screenwriter
  • Tobe Hooper .... Director

Cinematic intelligence sources

Intelligence analyst

Special Agent Matti

Theatrical report

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Media intelligence (DVD)

  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound
  • Languages: English
  • Picture: Widescreen (16:9 enhanced)
  • Special features:
    • Biographies: Cast and crew
    • Documentaries: Behind-the-scenes
    • Trailers

Security censorship classification

MA 15+ (High level violence)

Surveillance time

91minutes (1:31)

Not for public release in Australia before date

DVD rental: 30 June 2004
VHS rental: 30 June 2004

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