The Super

A man takes a job as the building superintendent of a sprawling New York City apartment block, only to discover a troubling pattern behind the disappearances that ripple through its glossy corridors. From the moment he unlocks the front door on the first morning, the halls feel watched and the quiet routines of tenants start to falter. Neighbors drift into suspicion, strange noises echo through stairwells, and a sense of menace thickens the air as the new caretaker digs for answers. As the mystery deepens, the building itself seems to close ranks around him, turning each floor into a potential trap. A hidden past and a secret pact may be at the heart of the vanishings.

Directed by Stephan Rick from a screenplay by John J. McLaughlin, The Super arrives as a lean budget thriller. Filmed in the United States, it leans on atmosphere and a tight 2.3 million dollar budget, carefully for urban dread fans.

Box office details for this limited release are not widely reported, reflecting its modest reach in theaters and a niche audience. It later appeared on streaming.

Critics describe the film as atmospheric but uneven, praising Kilmer's presence and the claustrophobic setting while questioning the payoff. The story examines obsession and control within a dense urban environment, where secrecy corrodes trust and everyday places become theaters of suspicion.

Its impact remains limited to fans. Its limited footprint suggests it appeals mainly to genre fans.