Apartment 7A

Apartment 7A

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 44 m

Language: english

Director: Natalie Erika James

Echo Score: 55
HorrorThriller

A dancer pursuing a career in New York City faces a career-threatening injury and finds temporary shelter with a wealthy couple in their luxurious apartment. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, strange encounters with a secretive Broadway producer hint at a dark secret hidden within this seemingly perfect life.

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1

Injury During Performance

Terry Gionoffrio, a young dancer, suffers a severe ankle injury while performing in the Broadway show Kiss Me, Kate. This incident halts the production and marks the beginning of her struggles in the competitive world of dance.

Broadway Theater, New York City
2

Auditioning and Struggles

Despite her injury, Terry continues to audition for various dancing roles but faces rejection after rejection. She becomes known as 'the girl who fell,' highlighting the challenges she faces in her career as a dancer.

New York City
3

Meeting Alan Marchand

After auditioning for Broadway producer Alan Marchand, Terry unexpectedly follows him to his home. This marks the start of her complexities with him as she begins to navigate her new life.

Bramford Apartment Building
4

Friendship with the Castevets

Terry is befriended by Minnie and Roman Castevet, an elderly couple living in her building who offer her an apartment rent-free. They offer their support, which further complicates Terry's life as she struggles with her injury and newfound circumstances.

Bramford Apartment Building
5

Isolation at Cocktail Party

Terry attends a cocktail party at Alan's apartment, only to find that she is the only guest after the Castevets cancel. Feeling disoriented after having a drink, she experiences a surreal night that alters her reality.

Alan's Apartment
6

Awakening in Alan's Apartment

Terry wakes up in Alan Marchand's apartment with vague memories of what happened the previous night. Alan implies they were intimate, and he informs her that she has made it to the chorus of his show, adding to her confusion and dependency on him.

Alan's Apartment
7

Pregnancy Discovery

After experiencing morning sickness, Terry visits Dr. Sapirstein and receives the shocking news that she is pregnant. This revelation quickly becomes known to both Alan Marchand and the Castevets, putting her in a precarious situation.

Doctor's Office
8

Uncovering Secrets

While exploring her new apartment, Terry discovers a hidden passageway to Lily Gardenia's apartment and finds a mysterious note along with a grimoire. Her curiosity drives her to learn more about the ominous items she unearthed.

Bramford Apartment Building
9

Calling for Help

Terry, feeling pain and distress, contacts Dr. Sapirstein to express her fears for herself and her unborn child. Dr. Sapirstein's response to pack a bag for admission adds to her anxiety and leads Terry to flee instead of seeking help.

Bramford Apartment Building
10

Confronting Joan Cebulski's Past

Determined to uncover the truth, Terry visits the theater associated with Joan Cebulski, whose belongings may offer her clues. There, she discovers dark remnants of Joan's past, suggesting a sinister connection she did not expect.

Theater
11

Desperate Decisions

Accompanied by her friend Annie, Terry seeks out a back-alley abortionist in a moment of desperation. The procedure turns chaotic when Terry instinctively kicks the abortionist, causing a seizure, further emphasizing her internal struggle.

Back-Alley Abortion Clinic
12

Discovering a Hidden Temple

Back at the Bramford, Terry uncovers a secret temple filled with religious imagery and ritual tools. This shocking discovery forces her to confront the dark forces at play that are intertwined with her life and her pregnancy.

Bramford Sub-Basement
13

Confrontation with Alan

In a climactic moment, Terry confronts Alan in the hidden temple, where he taunts her while revealing horrific truths about her pregnancy. In a desperate act, she stabs him, only for a horned figure to appear, leading her to an even darker fate.

Bramford Sub-Basement
14

The Ritual Unfolds

As her nightmare escalates, Terry is welcomed by the group led by Roman and Minnie, who reveal the true nature of her child. In a twisted ceremony, they toast to their dark beliefs, entangling Terry deeper in the sinister scheme.

Bramford Apartment
15

Final Act

In a moment of despair, Terry escapes the chaos by throwing herself out of a window, seeking freedom from the horrors engulfing her. The scene ends with the chilling sight of Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse being questioned by the police, hinting at a larger conspiracy.

Bramford Apartment Building

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 07:49

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