Apartment 18 (2014)
A Russian supernatural horror-thriller in which newlyweds uncover terrifying secrets hidden within the walls of their new apartment building.
Apartment 18 - Movie Information
- Original Title: Владение 18
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Svyatoslav Podgaevsky
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Original Language: Russian
- Spoken Languages: Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 13, 2014 (Russia - 16+), April 4, 2014 (United States)
- Alternative Titles: La torre del mal (MX), Vladeniye 18 (RU), Immeuble 18 (FR)
- Production Companies: Lyuksor
- Production Countries: Russia
Apartment 18 - Plot
Sveta and Maxim, a happy newlyweds, are moving to their hew apartment only to discover that there is something mysterious and wrong about their new building.
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Apartment 18 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Svyatoslav Podgaevsky
Main Cast
- Dmitry Endaltsev
- Mariya Fomina
- Boris Polunin
- Viktoriya Raykova
- Viktor Solovyov
- Sergey Kholmogorov
- Sergey Koleshnya
- Dmitriy Gudochkin
- Elena Gorina
- Yana Petropavlovskaya
Writers
- Dmitriy Besin
Producers
- Igor Dobrovolsky
- Evgeny Lensky
- Anastasiya Shipulina
- Rodion Pavlyuchik
- Dmitriy Besin
Apartment 18 - FAQs
What is Apartment 18 about?
Apartment 18 follows newlyweds Sveta and Maxim as they move into a new apartment building, only to discover that something sinister and supernatural lurks within its walls. The film blends haunted-building dread with psychological tension as the couple confronts increasingly terrifying mysteries about their new home.
Who are the main actors in Apartment 18?
The main cast includes Dmitry Endaltsev as Maxim and Mariya Fomina as Sveta, the newlywed couple at the center of the story. They are supported by Boris Polunin, Viktoriya Raykova, Viktor Solovyov, Sergey Kholmogorov, and several other Russian actors.
Is Apartment 18 based on a true story?
Apartment 18 is not based on a specific true story. It is an original Russian supernatural horror film written by Dmitriy Besin and directed by Svyatoslav Podgaevsky. The premise draws on familiar haunted-dwelling folklore and ghost-story traditions rather than documented real-world events.
When was Apartment 18 released?
Apartment 18 was released on March 13, 2014 in Russia, where it carried a 16+ age rating. It subsequently received a United States release on April 4, 2014, making it one of the few Russian horror films to receive a formal American distribution window that year.
Who directed Apartment 18?
Apartment 18 was directed by Svyatoslav Podgaevsky, a Russian filmmaker who also served as the film's editor. Podgaevsky has become one of the more prominent voices in contemporary Russian horror cinema, later gaining wider recognition with titles such as Queen of Spades.
Where can I stream Apartment 18 online?
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What genre is Apartment 18?
Apartment 18 belongs to the Horror, Thriller, and Mystery genres. It combines supernatural haunted-building horror with psychological thriller elements and an unfolding mystery, making it a multi-layered genre entry that appeals to fans of atmospheric, slow-burn Russian horror cinema.
What are similar movies to Apartment 18?
If you enjoyed Apartment 18, similar films worth exploring include Satan's Slaves (2017), What Lies Beneath (2000), Sleeping with the Dead (2002), and Hereditary (2018). These titles share themes of supernatural dread, haunted spaces, and the terror of uncovering dark secrets within seemingly ordinary homes.
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