Urban violence erupts as tenants fight back against a sadistic gang in a South Bronx nightmare.
TENEMENT
A bloodbath in the Bronx!
A drug selling and violent street-gang terrorize the renters of a big trashy apartment-house.
Quick Answer
Tenement is a 1985 American action, crime, horror, and thriller film directed by Roberta Findlay about a drug-dealing gang that terrorizes the residents of a South Bronx apartment building.
Programmer's Pick
Roberta Findlay doesn't just direct—she detonates. Tenement is grimy, abrasive, and absolutely unapologetic, serving up urban decay and gang violence with grindhouse flair. Not for the faint of heart, but perfect for those who like their thrills raw and their revenge even rawer.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Roberta Findlay
- Writers
- Joel Bender, Rick Marx
- Release
- 1985
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Also Known As
- Game of Survival, Tenement, Slaughter in the South Bronx, Tenement: Game of Survival, Slaughter In the South Bronx, Обитель, Paihnidi thanatou, Tappoleikki, Jogo da Sobrevivência
Why This Matters
Tenement is notable for being one of the few films to receive an X rating from the MPAA solely for its depiction of violence, highlighting its extreme approach within the exploitation and urban horror genres.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Roberta Findlay brings a rare female perspective to the gritty world of grindhouse revenge, pushing boundaries on both violence and character.
The South Bronx apartment block becomes a claustrophobic arena for survival, amplifying the film’s relentless tension.
From sadistic villains to brutal confrontations, Tenement revels in its depiction of street-gang terror and civilian resistance.
With its X rating and unapologetic exploitation elements, Tenement is a go-for-broke plunge into gore, vengeance, and urban horror.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Gang invades apartment building
Violent drug-dealing street gang
Terrorizes and attacks tenants
South Bronx apartment building
Questions from the Vault
When was Tenement released? +
Tenement was released in 1985.
Who directed Tenement? +
Tenement was directed by Roberta Findlay.
How long is Tenement? +
Tenement has a runtime of 94 minutes.
What genre is Tenement? +
Tenement is an action, crime, horror, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Tenement? +
Tenement is available to stream on SassyFlix.
