Rent-A-Pal

Rent-A-Pal

He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you.

NR 2020 · 108 min · ★ 6.5 · Horror, Thriller

Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother. 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, 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.

Directed by Jon Stevenson · Written by Jon Stevenson

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