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Unit 234

"The less you know the better."

2024 1h 26m EN
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6.0
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★6.0TMDB · 40
Thriller
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While working the night shift alone, Laurie Saltair discovers a comatose man, Clayton, in Unit 234 of her family’s storage facility. What transpires is a thrill ride of a cat-and-mouse game for Laurie and Clayton to survive the night.

“The less you know the better.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Andy Tennant
Writers
Derek Steiner
Languages
English
Countries
Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andy Tennant, shot by John Pardue. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Piper Kroeze shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Don Johnson and Isabelle Fuhrman and Jack Huston carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The less you know the better.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Andy Tennant directs. John Pardue behind the camera. George Fenton scores. Piper Kroeze cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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  • 186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 2Released 2 years ago.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
  • 4Directed by Andy Tennant, shot by John Pardue. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 6Editor Piper Kroeze shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 7Don Johnson and Isabelle Fuhrman and Jack Huston carry the top of the cast.
  • 8Marketing tagline: "The less you know the better.".
  • 9IMDB entry: tt6906106 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 10Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
John Pardue
Original score
George Fenton
Editing
Piper Kroeze
Production design
Beauchamp Fontaine
Costume design
Muska Zurmati
Makeup / hair
Sydney Desnoyers
VFX supervisor
Jeff Bruneel
Sound
Scott Purdy
Stunt coordinator
Danny Virtue
Runtime
86 min · 1h 26m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Red A Entertainment

    Red A Entertainment

    US

  • Productivity Media

    Productivity Media

    CA

  • TY

    Type Street Productions

  • FA

    Fat Larry Productions

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerColleen Camp
  • Executive ProducerBradley Gallo
  • Executive ProducerMichael A. Helfant
  • Executive ProducerDon Johnson
  • Executive ProducerMimi Steinbauer
  • ProducerLee Dreyfuss
  • ProducerBlythe Frank
  • ProducerDoug Murray
  • ProducerWilliam G. Santor
  • ProducerHadeel Reda
  • EditorPiper Kroeze
  • CastingBilly Hopkins
  • CastingAshley Ingram
  • CastingOrly Sitowitz
  • Production DesignBeauchamp Fontaine
  • Costume DesignMuska Zurmati
  • Boom OperatorReid Goobie
  • Script SupervisorJenny Mac
  • Set DecorationDavid Dennis Jr.
  • Costume DesignerMuska Zurmati
  • Hair Department HeadSydney Desnoyers
  • Makeup & HairMatthew Holman
  • Key Makeup ArtistSarah Marshall
  • Special Effects Makeup ArtistSteve Newburn

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2025-05-09
  • Digital2025-05-09

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International titles

  • Unit 234: The Lock UpGB

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