Rent Rent-a-Pal (2020)
3.1 of 5 from 109 ratings
1h 48min
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- Synopsis:
- Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But Andy's friendship comes at a cost.
- Actors:
- Wil Wheaton, Brian Landis Folkins, Amy Rutledge, Kathleen Brady, Adrian Egolf, Josh Staab, Luke Sorge, Olivia Hendrick, Karin Carr, Sara Woodyard, Brandon Fryman
- Directors:
- Jon Stevenson
- Producers:
- Annie Baker, Brian Landis Folkins, Brandon Fryman, Robert B. Martin Jr., Jon Stevenson, Jimmy Weber
- Writers:
- Jon Stevenson
- Aka:
- Rent-A-Pal
- Studio:
- Lightbulb Film Distribution
- Genres:
- Horror, Thrillers
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Reviews (2) of Rent-a-Pal
Not quite what I expected - Rent-a-Pal review by Chewi
I'm torn on this one.
It certainly fits the horror genre but not quite in the way I was expecting, due to the synopsis being a tad misleading. It's quite slow paced, and I was eagerly waiting for the plot to develop in a way that it never actually did. If the synopsis had been more accurate, I might have enjoyed it more, but on the other hand, it might not have appeared intriguing enough to pick it up in the first place.
Despite the above, others have noted that the acting is superb, and they are not wrong. I had every confidence that Wil Wheaton would nail the creepy friend role, and he certainly did, plus the rest of the cast were great too.
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Alright could of been better - Rent-a-Pal review by TH
This was an unusual little film. It was creepy and engaging but when it built up to the climax it kind of ended. It was a missed opportunity as this could of been better.
2 stars for first half which built up well.
1 out of 2 members found this review helpful.