Locker 13 (2014)

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The story of Skip, a young ex-convict who takes a position as a night janitor at an old-west theme park. His supervisor Archie, teaches him the ropes, but more importantly attempts to convey critical philosophical messages through a series of four stories: a down and out boxer is given the opportunity to become a real golden gloves killer; an assassin kidnaps three people in order to find out who hired him for his latest hit; a new recruit is initiated into a lodge of fez-wearing businessmen where hazing can take a malevolent turn; and a member of a suicide club introduces real fear into a man about to jump to his death.

Film Overview
"Locker 13" is a supernatural thriller launched in 2014. It is an anthology film composed of 4 different yet interconnecting tales of suspense and secret, anchored by a central narrative focusing on a cursed locker number 13. The narrative arc is directed by four different directors, specifically, Bruce Dellis, Jason Marsden, Matthew Mebane, and Adam Montierth.

Main Narrative
The primary story thread of "Locker 13" follows Skip, a struggling young man working as a night janitor at an old western theme park. He is presented to locker number 13 by his manager and it is recommended that the locker's history is linked with luck, to the degree that it's thought about to be a sort of good luck beauty. Stopping working to follow cautions about the locker's threatening potential, Skip becomes fascinated by it and takes the contents, resulting in a night filled with strange and terrifying occasions, transforming his life into a horrible truth.

First Story: "Down and Out"
The very first story, "Down and Out", includes a washed-up previous boxing champ, Tommy Novak, who gets an unbelievable chance to eliminate a strange opponent for a massive payment. He discovers his challenger is an unequalled and potentially undead fighter from the past. Tommy is offered a pair of cursed boxing gloves with the ominous caution that he need to constantly show respect for the sport.

Second Story: "The Author"
In the 2nd story, "The Author", a hit man turns to a shaman to eliminate his guilt after his last task. The hitman bears the burden of all the deaths he has caused, which is depicted through unnerving supernatural occurrences. Ultimately, he discovers that the only option is to pass on his guilt and regret to somebody else developing a fatal cycle.

Third Story: "The Byzantine Order"
The third story, "The Byzantine Order", follows the actions of Clifford, a member of an odd gentlemen's club who has to face life or death trials to ascend the ranks. The club, called the Byzantine Order, appears eccentric however is revealed to have a sinister side. Each member rises in rank by shooting the fellow in front of him, furthering the club's belief in the survival of the fittest.

4th Story: "Suicide Club"
The last story, "Suicide Club", features a washed-up investigator captured in the loop of securing a self-destructive guy from his possibly lethal attempts. Leonard, a detective doomed by past failures, finds himself stuck in an eternal cycle of attempting to prevent the same man's suicides but fails each time.

Conclusion
"Locker 13" combines thriller, secret, and components of the supernatural to develop a series of connected stories that focus around the eventful locker. Ultimately, the film teaches the characters-- along with the audience-- that actions have effects and the past can not be easily extinguished. By the end, Skip is left reeling from the macabre occasions that took place one evening, working as a grim suggestion of the power and prospective effect of the cursed locker number 13.

Top Cast

  • Ricky Schroder (small)
    Ricky Schroder
    Tommy Novak
  • Jon Gries (small)
    Jon Gries
    Archie
  • Tatyana Ali (small)
    Tatyana Ali
    Lucy
  • Jason Marsden (small)
    Jason Marsden
    Suicide Jack
  • Rick Hoffman (small)
    Rick Hoffman
    Armando
  • Curtis Armstrong (small)
    Curtis Armstrong
    Clifford
  • David Huddleston (small)
    David Huddleston
    Floyd Marley
  • Marina Benedict (small)
    Marina Benedict
    Rachel
  • Jason Spisak (small)
    Jason Spisak
    Skip
  • Jon Polito (small)
    Jon Polito
    Don Dillon
  • Thomas Calabro (small)
    Thomas Calabro
    Harvey