Toolbox Murders
Seen it?2004 | 95 min | Horror, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A historic Hollywood hotel houses a supernatural evil. It's been subdued for decades, but when renovations start, a series of murders take place.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$188K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tobe Hooper
- Angela BettisNell Barrows
- Brent RoamSteven Barrows
- Rance HowardChas Rooker
- Juliet LandauJulia Cunningham
- Marco RodríguezLuis Saucedo
- Adam GieraschNed Lundy
- Greg TravisByron McLieb
- Adam WeismanAustin Sterling
- Christina VenutiJennifer
- Sara DowningSaffron Kirby