13B (2009)

Even by 2009 you'd think people would have seen enough movies to know and not rent an apartment on any thirteenth floor.  In the Indian horror film 13B, Manu (R. Madhavan) and his brother have socked all their money into renovating and moving into a spacious apartment with their loved ones, which includes their mom, Manu's wife and younger sister, and his brother's family.  Soon after settling in, Manu finds the elevator won't work (but only for him) ... they can't get a single nail into the walls to set up their prayer room (a #1 priority in any Indian household) ... and a new soap opera the women of the house are hooked on has begun on channel 13 at 1pm (1300 hours) every day, featuring characters that not only eerily mirror Manu's family - but also foretell both good and quite awful events Manu soon finds coming true.  A cool premise, but for me the film builds decent suspense (even subtle humor, in spots) throughout, only to leave too many plot holes and questions - and a bit of confusion - leading to a letdown by the end.  Just so-so for me. (not rated)  C