Rent-A-Pal
Rent-A-Pal
| Rent-A-Pal | |
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| Directed by | Jon Stevenson |
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| Written by | Jon Stevenson |
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| Music by | Jimmy Weber |
| Cinematography | Scott Park |
| Edited by | Jon Stevenson |
Production company | Pretty People Pictures |
| Distributed by | IFC Midnight |
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Running time | 108 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $30,901[2] |
Rent-A-Pal is a 2020 American thriller film[3] written and directed by Jon Stevenson, produced by J.D. Lifshitz, Brian Landis Folkins, Jon Stevenson, Annie Elizabeth Baker, Jimmy Weber, Robert B. Martin Jr., Brandon Fryman and Raphael Margules. It stars Wil Wheaton, Brian Landis Folkins, Kathleen Brady, Amy Rutledge, Adrian Egolf.
The film was released on September 11, 2020, by IFC Midnight and received positive reviews from critics.
Premise[edit]
While seeking a partner through a video dating service, David discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy, the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But Andy’s friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.[4]
Cast[edit]
- Wil Wheaton as Andy
- Brian Landis Folkins as David
- Amy Rutledge as Lisa
- Kathleen Brady as Lucille
- Adrian Egolf as Diane
- Josh Staan as Camera man
- Luke Sorge as Customer
- Olivia Hendrick as Susan
- Karin Carr as Carla
- Sara Woodyard as Mary
- Brandon Fryman as Skate City employee
Release[edit]
The film was released on September 11, 2020.[5]
Reception[edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 67% based on reviews from 49 critics, with an average score of 6.53/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Rent-A-Pal suffers from untapped thematic potential, but Wil Wheaton's unsettling performance makes this unique horror story worth watching."[6] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "Generally Favorable reviews".[7]
Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "What makes the film work as well as it does, at least up to a point, are the perfectly calibrated performances."[8]
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