Rent Panic (2000)

Gripping and haunting - Panic review by CP Customer

William H Macy plays a Alex, a man who's increasingly becoming tormented by being part of the family business, which just happens to be hired killers. Tired of his job and tormented by the thought that his own son may end up being indoctrinated into the family business, Alex decides to seek the help of a psychiatrist (John Ritter). In the psychiatrists' waiting room, he meets a friendly, neurotic young woman, Sarah (Neve Campbell), and slowly becomes involved with her, which leads to an affair. The film brilliantly interweaves the story of Alex's past, his future, his struggles with his family, his torrid affair with Sarah, and the relationship with his therapist. Though quite low key, the entire film gives a tense feeling throughout, which really contributes to storyline, and the last ten minutes are both haunting and compelling. If you're a fan of William H Macy, this is a must-see film and probably his best performance since 'Fargo'.