MultipleX 2013
Stefano Calvagna's intense Italian thriller *MultipleX (2013)* plunges six friends into a nightmare when their playful night inside an urban legend-plagued multiplex takes a sinister turn.
Director: Stefano Calvagna
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MultipleX (2013) about?
*MultipleX* follows a group of friends who decide to spend the night inside a haunted multiplex cinema after a horror movie screening. What begins as a prank against the mysterious night watchman escalates into a psychological battle against forces they never anticipated. The film explores how fear can twist reality and relationships, especially for Niccolò, whose past trauma lingers in every shadow.
Who directed MultipleX?
Stefano Calvagna directed *MultipleX*. Known for his work in Italian indie cinema, Calvagna infuses the film with a tense, atmospheric style that heightens the psychological horror.
Who stars in MultipleX?
The film stars Laura Adriani, Lavinia Guglielman, Tiziano Mariani, Giulia Morgani, Federico Palmieri, and Gabriele Mira Rossi as the core group of friends navigating the unfolding nightmare.
Is MultipleX (2013) worth watching?
While *MultipleX* avoids mainstream polish, its compact 84-minute runtime and claustrophobic setting make it a compelling watch for fans of slow-burn thrillers and Italian horror. It's not without flaws, but its unsettling atmosphere and tight narrative tighten its grip on viewers seeking something atmospheric and offbeat.
How long is MultipleX?
*MultipleX* runs for 84 minutes.
About MultipleX (2013) — A chilling thriller set inside a cinema of urban legends
Stefano Calvagna's intense Italian thriller *MultipleX (2013)* plunges six friends into a nightmare when their playful night inside an urban legend-plagued multiplex takes a sinister turn. Niccolò, still recovering from a harrowing nervous breakdown, guides his tight-knit group—including Viola, Ambra, Valerio, Matteo, and Clelia—into the sprawling cinema for what begins as a nostalgic night of horror films and inside jokes. But the laughter fades when they decide to defy the eerie night watchman by spending the night inside, unaware that the building's dark past is about to collide with their present. As claustrophobic tension builds, *MultipleX* morphs from a psychological character study into a gripping descent into paranoia and unseen terror.
With a runtime of just 84 minutes, Calvagna crafts a razor-sharp blend of thriller and horror, weaving themes of urban legend, psychological fragility, and the uncanny power of shared fears. Shot in tight corridors and flickering cinema halls, the film's atmosphere crackles with dread, making it a standout among Italian genre cinema of the era. Perfect for fans of slow-burn suspense and urban horror, *MultipleX* delivers a chilling reminder that some legends refuse to stay on screen.