Rent-a-Pal

2020, Mystery & thriller, 1h 48m

52 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Rent-A-Pal suffers from untapped thematic potential, but Wil Wheaton's unsettling performance makes this unique horror story worth watching. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A strange VHS tape allows a lonely bachelor named David to find companionship with Andy -- its charming and charismatic host. However, Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jon Stevenson
  • Producer:
    Annie Baker, Jimmy Weber, Jon Stevenson
  • Writer:
    Jon Stevenson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $29.6K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    IFC Midnight

Cast & Crew

Wil Wheaton
Andy
Brian Landis Folkins
David
Kathleen Brady
Lucille
Amy Rutledge
Lisa
Adrian Egolf
Diane
Josh Staab
Cameraman
Luke Sorge
Customer
Olivia Hendrick
Susan
Jon Stevenson
Director
Jon Stevenson
Screenwriter
Annie Baker
Producer
Jimmy Weber
Producer
Jon Stevenson
Producer
Raphael Margules
Executive Producer
Scott Park
Cinematographer
Jon Stevenson
Film Editing
Jimmy Weber
Original Music
Robert B. Martin Jr.
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