'The Super' [Blu-ray + Digital]
(Val Kilmer, Paul Ben-Victor, et al / Blu-ray+Digital / R / (2017) 2018 / Lionsgate Films)
Overview: A man becomes the superintendent of a large New York City apartment building where people mysteriously go missing.
Blu-ray Verdict: Let's all be honest here, with Val Kilmer you never know what to expect any more. He often just mails it in or coasts (and apparently can be a nightmare to work with), but when he decides to turn it on he can still be a great actor.
It's nice to see him at his acting best again. 'The Super' is a mystery/thriller with him just in a supporting role, but he steals the show.
The movie is about Phil Lodge who moves with his two daughters into an apartment building in New York City where he has the job of superintendent. Kilmer plays Walter, a resident who is very weird. Pretty soon the residents start disappearing...!
The movie takes a simple concept, but gives it a nice twist that actually for a change wasn't expected by everyone watching. It's got a lot of gore for a non-horror movie, but as a thriller it has some great scares.
Again though, as it pays to mention it, there are some great performances by Val Kilmer, Yul Vasquez and Paul Ben Victor. Sure, Kilmer's role is an extended cameo of sorts, but I want you to know he's on top form and just brilliant here in his role. I'd recommend it. This is a Widescreen Presentation (2.40:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs and comes with the Special Feature of:
"He Has Your Keys: Making The Super" Featurette
Whenever you think you’re alone, just remember that he’s always watching when 'The Super' arrives on Blu-ray™ (plus Digital), DVD, and Digital December 18 from Lionsgate.
Official Trailer
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