Elevator to the Gallows

Frantic for life and love, frantic for excitement.

1958·1h 32m·★ 7.6

French original

A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.

LUXEN Decision Guide

Does this fit your night?

A tension-first choice where uncertainty, investigation, or escalating pressure is a major part of the appeal.

Best fit

Who it is for

Best suited to viewers who want a plot with questions to chase rather than a purely relaxed watch.

Commitment

Light commitment · 1h 32m

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Read the synopsis, then check the trailer.

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