The Vault 2001
"Don't release what you can't put back"
In James Black's *The Vault (2001)*, a group of students and a teacher uncover a century-old evil while cleaning out an abandoned school. Their discovery awakens a malevolent spirit trapped in a basement vault, transforming the once-safe building into a claustrophobic nightmare.
Director: James Black
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *The Vault (2001)* about?
When a teacher and five students enter an abandoned school to salvage memorabilia, they accidentally unleash a vengeful spirit trapped in a basement vault. Now, the building becomes a deadly maze as the group races to re-seal the vault before the entity kills them all—or escapes into the world.
Who directed *The Vault*?
James Black directed *The Vault (2001)*, bringing a tense, atmospheric style to this horror-thriller.
Who stars in *The Vault*?
The film features Leopoldo Mandeville, Shani Pride, Michael Cory Davis, Austin Priester, and Parris Washington in key roles.
Is *The Vault (2001)* worth watching?
*The Vault (2001)* is a short but intense horror-thriller that delivers solid scares and claustrophobic tension. While it may not reinvent the genre, its tight pacing and eerie premise make it a solid pick for fans of supernatural thrillers.
How long is *The Vault*?
The Vault (2001) runs for 72 minutes.
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About The Vault (2001) — When a school's dark past comes back to haunt its visitors
In James Black's *The Vault (2001)*, a group of students and a teacher uncover a century-old evil while cleaning out an abandoned school. Their discovery awakens a malevolent spirit trapped in a basement vault, transforming the once-safe building into a claustrophobic nightmare. With the building now sealed shut and time running out, the survivors must confront their deepest fears to re-seal the vault before the entity claims their lives—or worse, breaks free to wreak havoc beyond the school's walls. This gripping blend of horror and thriller weaves tension and dread into a compact 72-minute runtime, where every shadow hides a potential threat.
The film's eerie atmosphere is heightened by its confined setting, where the characters are trapped not just by walls but by their own wits and courage. James Black's direction leans into psychological terror, making *The Vault (2001)* a standout in the horror-thriller genre. With a tagline that warns of the dangers of unleashing what should have stayed buried, the movie delivers a relentless chase against time and an unseen force.