Toolbox Murders (2004) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated R | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 35m
Toolbox Murders (2004) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Poster

Toolbox Murders Plot Synopsis:

In Hollywood, the young teacher Nell and her husband, the resident Steven Barrows, move to an old building called Lusman Arms. Some sixty years ago, the place was glamorous, but presently is completely decadent. Many dwellers have disappeared along the years. While her husband is working in the hospital, the lonely Nell hears some weird noises and becomes afraid of the place. While jogging, she is introduced to (and becomes close to) her neighbor Julia Cunningham, and they schedule a hike together on the next day. Julia never shows up, and Nell looks for her in the building, finding a hiding block behind the wall, where an evil being, which was born from death, lives with many dead bodies.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A historic Hollywood hotel houses a supernatural evil. It"s been subdued for decades, but when renovations start, a series of murders take place.

Tagline: Another legacy begins.

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Official Trailer

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Toolbox Murders Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2004 (more 2004 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 95 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Horror Genres:  Slasher
Horror Subgenres:  Home Invasion, Serial Killer
Directors: Tobe Hooper
Stars: Angela Bettis, Brent Roam, Marco Rodríguez, Rance Howard, Juliet Landau … (cast list)
Nominations: 2
Production Co.: LionsGate Entertainment
Website: http://www.toolboxmurders.co.uk
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Toolbox Murders Release Dates DVD: Mar 15, 2005
Writers: Jace Anderson, Adam Gierasch
Producers: Ryan Carroll, Tony DiDio, Adam Gierasch, Gary LaPoten, Terence S. Potter, Jacqueline Quella, Frank Strausser, Ronnie Truss, Jack Venturo, Straw Weisman, Mark Wooding
Musicians: Joseph Conlan
Cinematographers: Steve Yedlin
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