The Sentinel (1977)

[Mr. Peanut]

What does everyone think of this movie?

[ComeNightfall]

I liked it. It had some creepy moments and the acting was pretty decent. 7/10.

[Antonio]

THE SENTINEL (1977) Directed by Michael Winner. Slick, supernatural-themed horror film from that great decade, the 1970’s, centering around a NYC fashion model (Cristina Raines) who moves into a brownstone that doubles as the gateway to hell. Chris Sarandon of Fright Night fame co-stars as her suspicious boyfriend, and the top-notch, all-star supporting cast includes: Martin Balsam as a Latin professor; John Carradine, Jose Ferrer and Arthur Kennedy as men of the cloth; Ava Gardner as a mysterious realtor; Burgess Meredith as Raines’ eccentric neighbor; Sylvia Miles and Beverly D’Angelo as lesbian lovers; Deborah Raffin as Raines’ best friend; and Eli Wallach and Christopher Walken as detectives. Tom Berenger, William Hickey, Jeff Goldblum and Jerry Orbach appear in cameos. Hysterical happenings include D’Angelo masturbating in front of Raines(!), Meredith hosting an elaborate birthday party for his cat, and Raines investigating an unexplained noise clad in a sexy teddy Not the best of the good vs. evil films that were popular during this great decade (The Exorcist and The Omen come to mind), but definitely not the worst. Real-life freaks and Albert Whitlock’s FX figure prominently in the rather sick finale. The film’s major flaws are Winner’s mediocre direction and an uneven score by Gil Melle. Adapted from the novel by Jeffrey Konvitz. My grade: B-

[Mr. Peanut]

I watched the first 45 mins or so over the summer, and have wanted to see the rest since. I got it today and Im going to watch it.

It was kind of surreal, and the people in the hotel (which I found out the twist on them) are very odd. The chandeleir (sp?) that kept shaking and the mysterious noises above her appt. were really fuckin creepy.

[Mr. Peanut]

Polished it off last night. I really liked it, but I think it can be improved upon... maybe a remake is actually in order for a change. Just because its not popular among the mainstream itll probably never happen... but it could be better. Theyd never replace the cast either, great cast.

[Hans, wihout Franz]

halfway decent but really nothing spectacular. great cast makes it better than it actually is.

[Slausen]

Interesting but no great.

"The film’s major flaws are Winner’s mediocre direction ..."

Correct.