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The Sentinel

R19771h 32mMichael Winner
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 45% · Metacritic 19

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"She was young. She was beautiful. She was the next."

As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.

HorrorMysteryFantasy
Based On Novel Or BookItalySecret SocietyHellPriestHellgateLawyerChurchModelDemon

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sentinel (1977) about?

As a young girl, Alison Parker attempted suicide after being traumatized by her father's sexual exploits. Now an elite fashion model, she moves to a Brooklyn Heights apartment building where she encounters a number of bizarre, eccentric tenants and attempts to uncover the building's sinister secret.

Who stars in The Sentinel?

The Sentinel stars Cristina Raines (Alison Parker), Chris Sarandon (Michael Lerman), Martin Balsam (Prof. Ruzinsky), John Carradine (Fr. Francis Matthew Halloran), José Ferrer (Priest of the Brotherhood). The film was directed by Michael Winner.

How long is The Sentinel?

The Sentinel has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1977. It is rated R.

Is The Sentinel worth watching?

The Sentinel holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 45. Fans of Horror, Mystery, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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