Review of Number 37 (2018) by Erikchristian — 19 Feb 2019
Number 37 is a South African retelling of Hitchcock’s classic film “Rear Window”. It is a well-constructed, high-tension thriller that was both well written and directed by Nosiph Dumisa. The film is brilliantly executed and is one of the best thrillers I have seen in a while.
It tells the story of Randal, a low-level criminal recently crippled by an injury sustained in an illicit deal gone wrong. Wheelchair-bound and cooped up in his apartment in a rough Cape Town neighborhood, with no one to support him except his devoted girlfriend Pam, Randal is heavily indebted to his former gang mate and sociopathic loan-shark, Emmie.
With no way of paying the money back, he despairs for himself and Pam as Emmie violently demonstrates what will happen if Randal doesn't settle his debt before the end of the week. The film features some great acting from both Ally and Rockman who give very emotive performances.
My favorite part of the film was probably the sound design which really brings up the suspense of the film. I recommend this film to Hitchcock fans for the way it transplants the premise of “Rear Window” in a contemporary setting.
This review of Number 37 (2018) was written by Erikchristian on 19 Feb 2019.
Number 37 has generally received positive reviews.
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