So be it: Crawlspace (1986) is a subpar, unfocused horror/thriller centered around mysterious and hinky landlord, Dr. Karl Gunther (Klaus Kiniski).
Kinski plays the part well, but the movie is a bit lame and boring due to the script's lack of depth. A sleuthing, private-investigator type, and the Kinski character's attractive, female tenants go up against a mixed bag of potential fear-inducing, horror movie elements. These secondary characters are underdeveloped; therefore, as an audience member, it's hard to feel any emotions for them when they face Nazi fueled psychosis, booby traps, and rats with glowing red eyes.
Crawlspace is not a terrible movie however, and a highlight of the film is music by Pino Donaggio.
Kinski plays the part well, but the movie is a bit lame and boring due to the script's lack of depth. A sleuthing, private-investigator type, and the Kinski character's attractive, female tenants go up against a mixed bag of potential fear-inducing, horror movie elements. These secondary characters are underdeveloped; therefore, as an audience member, it's hard to feel any emotions for them when they face Nazi fueled psychosis, booby traps, and rats with glowing red eyes.
Crawlspace is not a terrible movie however, and a highlight of the film is music by Pino Donaggio.
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