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The Waiting

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A pair of mischievous high school kids (Logan Miller, Keir Gilchrist) create the illusion of a haunting on an unsuspecting neighbor (James Caan). While keeping his every reaction under surveillance, they see much more than they bargained for, and discover that the man they're tormenting is not the easy target they'd expected.
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Nick Schager Village Voice Sep 16, 2016
A film that - from its basic set-up to its dearth of tension - plays like the tedious inverse of Don't Breathe. Go to Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times Sep 15, 2016
The dreary lack of suspense in this tweaked "Rear Window" scenario, and our inability to care one whit for two cruel, arrogant bullies operating under a perceived notion that they're social scientists, makes this one tough going. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety Mar 17, 2016
There's not much real suspense stirred here by a premise that straddles recent found-footage thrillers and "Rear Window." Go to Full Review Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It Jan 2, 2021
3/5
What starts out as a cruel, yet carefully crafted prank, ends in a paranoid delusion with an emotional twist. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Bloody Disgusting Oct 31, 2018
3.5/5
It does run into some pacing issues and suffers from a duo of unlikable protagonists, but makes up for it all in the final reel with an emotional sucker punch of an ending. Go to Full Review Aaron Peterson The Hollywood Outsider Oct 25, 2018
6/10
After you spend some time with this Good Neighbor, you might second guess yourself the next time you feel the urge to yank those blinds down. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay L @Jay.Livin Sep 12, 2026 This is a pretty boring movie overall. There’s some thrilling moments but the writing could’ve been so much better especially with the good storyline the writers came up with. This honesty just feels like a knock off version of disturbia. See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 12, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Jenifer A @RT83146580 Sep 9, 2026 Honestly I don't understand the hate this movie gets. It was a bit of a slow burn but I really enjoyed it. Although the ending did leave me feeling a little icky. See more J H @UpstateNYThriller Jul 22, 2026 8.3/10 Movie about youtubers who decide to sneak in an put hidden cameras in neighbors house. They make him think he is being haunted. A lot of coincidences make the man think the haunting is legit. Well made, good idea. Found footage, fake haunting, suspense. See more M D @RT82513945 Jun 16, 2026 The story was creepy in that how do you know someone isn't watching you? The suspense keeps the story going, even if it seems a little slow at times. James Caan is worth the watch, hard not to feel sorry for him. Interesting plot twist. See more Jovana M. @J_loves_movies Jun 7, 2026 It was an alright movie. Good plot twist See more Read all reviews
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Kasra Farahani

Director

James Caan

Harold Grainey

Logan Miller

Ethan

Keir Gilchrist

Sean

Laura Innes

Caroline

Edwin Hodge

Officer Palmer

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James Caan as Harold Grainey in "The Good Neighbor." James Caan as Harold Grainey in "The Good Neighbor." (L-R) James Caan as Harold Grainey and Logan Miller as Ethan in "The Good Neighbor." Keir Gilchrist as Sean in "The Good Neighbor." (L-R) Logan Miller as Ethan and Keir Gilchrist as Sean in "The Good Neighbor." James Caan as Harold Grainey in "The Good Neighbor." (L-R) Keir Gilchrist as Sean and Logan Miller as Ethan in "The Good Neighbor." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A pair of mischievous high school kids (Logan Miller, Keir Gilchrist) create the illusion of a haunting on an unsuspecting neighbor (James Caan). While keeping his every reaction under surveillance, they see much more than they bargained for, and discover that the man they're tormenting is not the easy target they'd expected.
Director
Kasra Farahani
Producer
Elana Barry, Allan Mandelbaum, Rosalie Swedlin, Giri Tharan, Tim White, Trevor White
Screenwriter
Mark Bianculli, Jeff Richard
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Anonymous Content, Vertical Entertainment
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 37m
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