Picture this: 1977, swinging New York City...what’s a beautiful model in search of meaning in this crazy town to do? Well, have Ava Gardner find her an amazing apartment in Brooklyn that just so happens to be a gateway to hell that is being protected by the Catholic Church by a single sentinel which they place there every generation, of course! While we thought “The Sentinel” was far from its contemporaries it’s easy to compare to (“Rosemary’s Baby,” “The Omen,” “The Exorcist”), Ryan enjoyed certain aspects enough to give it a “rent,” while Tim gave it a “stream” for falling into the very hellhole it seeks to protect. 

Where we watched: FandangoNOW rental 

The Sentinel (1977) 

Directed by Michael Winner 

Written by Jeffrey Konvitz and Michael Winner 

RecommenDEADtions: Soul / The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 

Next week’s film: The Blob (1958)