Number 37

Name: Number 37
Genre: Thriller
Released: November 2, 2018
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 78
Cast: Amrain Ismail-Essop, Danny Ross, David Manuel, Deon Lotz, Elton Landrew

2018

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Dark Star Pictures | Release Date: November 2, 2018 | Not Rated

Starring: Amrain Ismail-Essop, Danny Ross, David Manuel, Deon Lotz, Elton Landrew, Ephram Gordon, Irshaad Ally, Matthew Van Leeve, Monique Rockman, Sandi Schultz

Summary: Trapped in his apartment, Randal Hendricks, a recent paraplegic, is given a gift of binoculars by his devoted girlfriend, Pam. But Randal is in financial debt to Emmie, a sadistic loan shark, and when he witnesses a powerful criminal, named Lawyer, commit murder while observing his neighbors through binoculars, he initiates a treacherousTrapped in his apartment, Randal Hendricks, a recent paraplegic, is given a gift of binoculars by his devoted girlfriend, Pam. But Randal is in financial debt to Emmie, a sadistic loan shark, and when he witnesses a powerful criminal, named Lawyer, commit murder while observing his neighbors through binoculars, he initiates a treacherous blackmail scheme. Involving Warren, his halfwit friend with unabashed lust for Pam, is probably going to cost him, but with few people to turn to, Randal does it anyway and as circumstances become more complicated, Pam is embroiled in the unravelling chain of events. Before long, a detective, named Gail February comes snooping around the neighborhood, looking for the missing corrupt cop - her partner. As Lawyer begins his own investigation in an attempt to find his blackmailer, Emmie compounds the pressure of his looming deadline, and Detective February's investigation draws her ever closer to Randal, the wheelchair-bound Randal must rely on the physical capabilities of his reluctant girlfriend to see their plan through. With deception and greed around every corner, what follows is a thrilling ride that puts both of their lives in mortal danger.… Expand

Director: Nosipho Dumisa

Genre(s): Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 100 min

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Joe Leydon

Oct 31, 2018

Far more substantial than a run-of-the-mill Hitchcock homage, Number 37 is richly satisfying on its own terms as a singularly crafty and strikingly well-crafted thriller that signals the arrival of a promising filmmaking talent. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Nov 1, 2018

Dumisa masterfully — and entertainingly — builds, twists and compounds the tension as events spiral out of control and lives hang in the balance. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Nov 8, 2018

Cheerfully derivative yet doggedly entertaining, Number 37 benefits from Dumisa’s slick execution and impressive acting by her small cast. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

Oct 31, 2018

This is derivative if well-executed product, except when it comes to the relationship at the film’s center. Read full review

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erikchristian

Feb 19, 2019

Number 37 is a South African retelling of Hitchcock’s classic film “Rear Window”. It is a well-constructed, high-tension thriller that was both well written and directed by Nosiph Dumisa. The film is brilliantly executed and is one of the best thrillers I have seen in a while. It tells theNumber 37 is a South African retelling of Hitchcock’s classic film “Rear Window”. It is a well-constructed, high-tension thriller that was both well written and directed by Nosiph Dumisa. The film is brilliantly executed and is one of the best thrillers I have seen in a while. It tells the story of Randal, a low-level criminal recently crippled by an injury sustained in an illicit deal gone wrong. Wheelchair-bound and cooped up in his apartment in a rough Cape Town neighborhood, with no one to support him except his devoted girlfriend Pam, Randal is heavily indebted to his former gang mate and sociopathic loan-shark, Emmie. With no way of paying the money back, he despairs for himself and Pam as Emmie violently demonstrates what will happen if Randal doesn't settle his debt before the end of the week. The film features some great acting from both Ally and Rockman who give very emotive performances. My favorite part of the film was probably the sound design which really brings up the suspense of the film. I recommend this film to Hitchcock fans for the way it transplants the premise of “Rear Window” in a contemporary setting.… Expand