The Thirteenth Floor

Name: The Thirteenth Floor
Director: Josef Rusnak
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Craig Bierko, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Gretchen Mol, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dennis Haysbert

1999Dir. Josef Rusnak1h 40m

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Runtime1h 40m

Released1999

Budget$16M

Box office$18.6M

DirectorJosef Rusnak

About This Movie

The Thirteenth Floor has this intriguing blend of mystery and sci-fi that keeps you on your toes. The atmosphere of late '90s Los Angeles, mixed with the virtual reality elements, creates a sense of disorientation that's pretty compelling. I mean, it toys with the idea of what reality really is, which was quite avant-garde for its time. The pacing is deliberate, allowing you to really soak in the visuals and the practical effects, which hold up surprisingly well. The performances, especially from Craig Bierko and Gretchen Mol, bring a certain depth to the characters. It’s not just your typical thriller; it makes you think about identity and existence in a way that's not often explored in this genre.

Explores themes of reality and virtual existence.Noteworthy practical effects for a late '90s film.Atmospheric setting enhances the mystery.