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Rent-A-Pal

United States of America

2020-10-11
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Horror,
Thriller
▪ 1h-48m

65^%

User
Score

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

Overview

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.

Jon StevensonDirector
Jimmy WeberProducer
Jon StevensonWriter
Raphael MargulesExecutive Producer
Annie BakerProducer
Robert B. Martin Jr.Producer

Top Billed Cast

Brian Landis Folkins

David

Wil Wheaton

Andy

Kathleen Brady

Lucille

Amy Rutledge

Lisa

Adrian Egolf

Diane

Olivia Hendrick

Susan

Karin Carr

Carla

Sara Woodyard

Mary

Josh Staab

Camera Guy

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A review by Alunauwie

10.0

Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-22

Rent A Pal is a psychological thriller that explores the dark effects of loneliness through David’s unsettling bond with a videotaped “friend.” The film cleverly blurs the line between reality and delusion, keeping viewers intrigued and uneasy as David’s mental state deteriorates. Strong performances and a chilling, we...

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