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Number 23 (2007)
Release Year: 2007
Nation: Germany, United States of America
Alternative Title: 23, Nummer 23
Director: Joel Schumacher
Writer: Fernley Phillips
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Contrafilm, Firm Films, New Line Cinema
Genre: Mystery, Mystery Film, Thriller
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, family, hotel room, killer, numbers, obsession, psychological thriller, sadomasochism, suicide
Story
Walter Sparrow, an animal control officer, becomes intrigued by a novel his wife purchases as it seems to mirror his life, with recurring references to the number '23'. As he delves deeper into the book and its mysteries, Walter begins to believe that the story is not fiction but reality. He stays in room 23 of a hotel mentioned in the book and becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind the novel's events. His family tries to help him while also trying to protect him from harm as his obsession grows more dangerous.
Summary
Directed by Joel Schumacher, 'Number 23' (2007) is a psychological thriller based on Walter Sparrow's experience with a mysterious novel that seems to be connected to his life. The film explores themes of obsession, reality versus fiction, and the influence of numbers on one's perception.
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