On this day May 21, 1986, the psychological horror film Crawlspace premiered in theaters. Directed by David Schmoeller, the movie starred Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis, Tane McClure, Sally Brown, Jack Heller and David Abbott. The story focused on a disturbed landlord who used crawlspaces and air ducts to stalk and torment his tenants.
While several sources list May 21 as the theatrical release date, others cite September 26, 1986, indicating a staggered or regional release pattern.
Kinski’s chilling portrayal of Dr. Gunther turned Crawlspace into a cult favorite among horror enthusiasts. Its slow-building tension and eerie setting made it a standout psychological thriller during the mid 80s.
Fun fact: Director David Schmoeller created a short film years later called Please Kill Mr. Kinski detailing how difficult Klaus Kinski was to work with during production.
While several sources list May 21 as the theatrical release date, others cite September 26, 1986, indicating a staggered or regional release pattern.
Kinski’s chilling portrayal of Dr. Gunther turned Crawlspace into a cult favorite among horror enthusiasts. Its slow-building tension and eerie setting made it a standout psychological thriller during the mid 80s.
Fun fact: Director David Schmoeller created a short film years later called Please Kill Mr. Kinski detailing how difficult Klaus Kinski was to work with during production.
