Death Tunnel

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"Your initiation into terror."
  • R
  • 2005
  • 1 hr 31 min
  • 2.6  (5,325)

Death Tunnel, released in 2005, is an American horror movie directed by Philip Adrian Booth. The movie is based on a true story that dates back to the early 20th century when a hospital in Kentucky, USA, practiced eugenics on patients who were deemed mentally or physically unfit. The hospital's underground tunnel system was used to transport the patients from the hospital to the nearby tuberculosis treatment center.

The story follows five sorority pledges who are put through a terrifying initiation ritual that involves spending a night at the abandoned hospital. The pledges - Heather (Steffany Huckaby), Devon (Melanie Lewis), Leann (Yolanda Pecoraro), Charlotte (Kristin Novak), and Nickie (Annie Burgstede) - are given a challenge to spend the night in the hospital's underground tunnel system, which is believed to be haunted.

As the girls enter the hospital, they begin to experience strange occurrences that leave them feeling uneasy. The girls soon realize that they are not alone in the hospital and that something evil is lurking in the shadows. At one point, Nickie is dragged into a room by a sinister force, leaving the girls to frantically try to find her.

As the night wears on, the girls are subjected to brutal attacks by something that seems to be targeting them specifically. They try to run away, but the hospital's maze-like corridors and underground tunnels make it difficult for them to escape. Adding to their terror, they find out that the hospital was used for heinous experiments on patients, and that the spirits of the patients who died there are still haunting the place.

As the girls try to find a way out, they encounter a janitor who tells them that the hospital is cursed, and that those who enter never leave. He shares with them the horrors that happened in the hospital and the reasons it was abandoned. He advises them that if they want to survive, they need to make it out by 5 AM, or risk being trapped forever in the hospital.

The girls eventually discover the gruesome truth about the haunting, and why they were specifically targeted by the spirits. They find out that the hospital's chief surgeon, Dr. Phillips (Gary Wolf), performed grotesque experiments on the patients, including lobotomies and sterilization. The spirits of the patients are seeking revenge on Dr. Phillips and his family, and they will not rest until they have taken everything away from him.

Death Tunnel is a chilling horror movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The plot is driven by suspense, and the haunting images of the hospital's underground tunnels and hallways will leave you feeling unsettled. The portrayal of the characters is raw and relatable, with each of the pledges having their own unique personalities that make them stand out.

The film's director, Philip Adrian Booth, has done an excellent job of creating an atmosphere that is both eerie and frightening. The use of sound effects and music adds to the audience's sense of unease, making them feel like they are right there with the pledges, experiencing the terror firsthand. The movie also has a strong message about the horrors of eugenics and the unethical practices that have been carried out in the name of science.

In conclusion, if you're a fan of horror movies that rely on suspense and terror rather than gore and jump scares, then Death Tunnel is definitely one that you should watch. Although it is not for the faint-hearted, the movie is a thrilling ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Death Tunnel is a 2005 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 2.6.

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  • Release Date
    2005
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 31 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    2.6  (5,325)