Noise (2004)

User Rating:

5.4/10   

Director:

Tony Spiridakis

Writer:

Lance Doty (writer)

Genre:

Thriller | Drama

Tagline:

What would you do for a good night's sleep?

Plot:

A riveting psychological drama about a woman (Trish Goff) trying to piece her life back together whose problems escalate when she confronts her mysterious upstairs neighbor (Ally Sheedy).

Awards:

6 wins

Cast

Julia Barnett	...	Deaf Girl
Ted Bardy	...	Phil
Sarah Bloom	...	Jogger
Michelle Carano	...	Naomi
Jennifer Carter	...	New Tenant
Douglas Crosby	...	Veteran Cop
Dov Davidoff	...	Larry
Jeridette Donaldson	...	Margaret's Assistant
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Hank
Adam Ferrara	...	Young Detective
Sam Fontana	...	Chief Copy Editor
Craig Gass	...	Deaf Man
Mark Giordano	...	Young Cop
Trish Goff	...	Joyce Chandler
Nicole Hansen	...	Sheila (as Nikki Hansen)

Also Known As:

The Dark Descends (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for language, sexual content and some violence.

Runtime:

USA:84 min (Santa Barbara Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Canada:14A (Ontario) | Australia:MA (2008)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Rockville Pictures Inc.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the closing scene, Joyce is walking from the police station. There's a shot of her from the window which cuts back to the policeman standing in that window. When we see her again, she's not as far along on the sidewalk as she was when they first showed her.

Quotes:

[last lines]
Older Detective: Look at her go, like all the demons of hell are after her.

Why didn't I know about this movie when it opened???

Late Christmas eve (2006), flipping through the cable I stumbled upon this creepy film that totally captivated me. How is it that crappy so-called psychological thrillers like PACIFIC HEIGHTS that aren't half as intriguing as NOISE get proper film releases? OK, the film isn't great but it was a good thriller about having the neighbor from hell living in the above apartment. Ally Sheedy was perfect as the crazy neighbor. Trish Goth displays the emotionally abused downstairs tenant. The believability factor is a bit of a stretch but it works. The film looks like it was made on a shoestring budget but that also works in favor of the film. It's gritty, just like the town where the story takes place (NYC)...you'll think twice before ever moving into a cozy little apartment!

This isn't Polanski or DePalma but it sure made an impact on me. Catch it on cable or go out and rent it...you won't be disappointed!