LouHomey From my favorite movies..

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Brendon Jones It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

LeonLouisRicci Trying very hard to Look like a Film-Noir with some On-Screen References that are Blatant, like the Femme Fatale signing the Guest Register as Kathy Moffett (Out of the Past 1947), this Low-Budget Indie is an Exercise in Style that is not very Stylish.It doesn't seem to go to any length to be Visually Interesting. Sure the Old Hotel is there but it is just that, there as Backdrop to the Proceedings that Unfold, here we go again, Non-Linear, in such a Drab and Deficient Method that is almost Comatose. The Dialog is delivered as though Everyone, and that means Everyone, is Halting, searching for Words, and in a Dazed Stupor.The two Male Leads do some Amazing Overacting playing not too Bright Characters, but the rest of the Cast (Brittany Murphy's last role) is Adequate enough, with the Director Delivering a Slow-Burn and Fancy-less Film. This is all Leading to a, not-what-you-thought Ending, and is a Semi-Clever Wrap that is sort of Ho-Hum and will most likely leave Viewers with more Relief than Satisfaction.

quickiesonthedinnertable First thing I have to say is that this movie has been needlessly brutalised by too many IMDb reviewers. If this is a B-grade movie, it's certainly the best one I have ever seen. It's not brilliant or groundbreaking, but it's a very respectable homage to the film noir genre and a nice little nod to Hitchcock.The feel of the movie is fantastic - dark, seedy, brooding, almost agonisingly suspenseful (some reviewers mistook this as too "slooooooooooow" pacing)and menacing enough to make me so tense while watching that at the movie's end, my shoulders actually loosened in relief!!! There are no huge surprises or plot twists, as virtually everything is laid out on the table for the viewer almost from the start, and even the non-linear unfolding of the events is not a challenge to follow. We just wait with bated breath, as the suspense is built up excruciatingly slowly, like ever tightening guitar strings on the point of breaking, wondering when it is that the fiancé cottons on to what is actually going on. The viewer is amply rewarded when it is finally revealed that the fiancé was not as clueless as first thought.The art deco look of the hotel and the porter/bellhop is delightful and made me long again for the Hercule Poirot movies I lapped up as a teenager.I have to admit that the director has perhaps put style above substance, given the incredible attention to detail in the set styling and the obvious effort in evoking a certain era (down to the whisky glasses and bathroom hardware) juxtaposed against what is essentially a very simple story, stretched to fit an almost 90 minute frame. There is no background, no build up to the situation, and once it's over, the protagonist (perpetrator?) walks off into the night; no speculation, no follow up. This is obviously a small budget movie, as everything takes place in or around the hotel.I am not complaining though, given the artful, deliberate and decisive direction, the more than competent acting from the entire cast (the bellhop though, is a standout and a joy to watch) and the fact that style oozes out of every pore of this movie. It would probably help if you are a fan of film noir, Hitchcock, art deco design or Agatha Christie.Think of it as a study in effective film making on a shoe string budget, or a gorgeous, huge slice of chocolate layer cake, so artfully constructed, so delightfully delicious, that it completely satisfies, even in lieu of the main course! Bearing that in mind, and ignoring the ridiculous IMDb rating, you will probably appreciate this stylistic gem of a movie, that much more.....

Andy Van Scoyoc As will appear in the October issue - alongside an interview with actor Brad Greenquist (the Porter)- of Twisted Dreams Magazine.Your Mistress Macabre LOVES a good Noir movie. The trouble is – in today's world of CGI and stunt driven over-the-top remakes and some just plain garbage that makes its way to the screen – it's next to impossible to find.But Across The Hall is proof positive that a good movie does not have to have theatrical release. In fact, I'm finding this more and more.Step aside, Hollywood…your glory days are long behind you, with the rubbish you're greenlighting. Say "Hello" to the future…Independently produced, filmed and distributed movies.A premier example of all the right stuff…Across The Hall.Wow…what a movie! Admittedly, the only reason I even watched this movie is because I'm a huge fan of the magnificently talented actor, Brad Greenquist (if you've read this terrible tome, cover-to- cover like good little ghouls, you've already read his fabulous interview with little old moi!) and like to show my support because I feel he is so underrated in Hollywood.Once again he stood out like a lightning bolt in a storm. The movie being so great anyway – that was just gravy.In what would be one of Brittany Murphy's last movie performances, at the risk of sounding crass and completely unfeeling (not the first time I've been accused) I have to say… "Brittany honey – what a way to go out!" Meet Terry (Danny Pino) a young man who's found out that his fiancée (Murphy) has checked into a hotel with another man for a little tryst.Consumed with rage and hurt, he decides to go kill them both. The only thing stopping him, so far, is his best friend Julian (Mike Vogel) whom he calls throughout the movie.So what? 'Sounds boring' you say, two guys talking on a cell phone throughout the movie? Well, let me tell you, it is much more complicated than that and at the risk of giving the entire movie away, I can't say any more.Let's just say that things are not what they seem and with the entrance of the creepy Porter (Greenquist) who endures disrespect from not only his lazy co-workers…but also the patrons that check in and seems to know far more than people wish to know about the rundown hotel he takes meticulous care of…this movie should make Noir history! Brad Greenquist adds a calm weirdness to this movie that will chill you. His mannerisms, his slow and methodical actions – let's just say that I'm not too sure I'd stay in a hotel if he was a porter, like in Across The Hall. Oh and that's a good thing – when you can creep me out! With a 1930's feel and a tense suspense that – by the time the movie is over – will have you exclaiming aloud (as I did) "NO WAY!" this is one movie not to be missed.The only negative thing I can say about this movie is that, at times, it's slow. But…you'll find that building the storyline so that it can all come crashing into place (and boy does it!) is a necessity.I give this movie a 9.5 out of a Twisted 10 and must add an, I NEED MORE, for one heck of a movie that this depraved diva of darkness, wishes they'd make more of.~Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc for Twisted Dreams Magazine

njjessica This was a very good movie. I put off renting it for a couple months because it looked like it would be stupid but I am glad I finally saw it. This is a clever and unique movie. The last couple movies that Brittany Murphy has been in were not what I would call great(not even good really), so I wasn't expecting much. She didn't really have a huge speaking role in the movie but she did a pretty good job. The other two actors did a great job. I love the fiancé. He quickly went from a blubbering, crazy guy who was losing his mind to a smart quick thinking genius who pulled of the ultimate revenge. Definitely gonna be on the top of my list of good suspense movies to recommend to people.