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Rent-A-Pal

NR20201h 48mJon Stevenson
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 61
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"He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you."

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.

HorrorThriller
BachelorDementiaVhsPsychological ThrillerLoner1990sPsychologicalPsychological HorrorDepressed

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What is Rent-A-Pal (2020) about?

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…

Who stars in Rent-A-Pal?

Rent-A-Pal stars Brian Landis Folkins (David), Wil Wheaton (Andy), Kathleen Brady (Lucille), Amy Rutledge (Lisa), Adrian Egolf (Diane). The film was directed by Jon Stevenson.

How long is Rent-A-Pal?

Rent-A-Pal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated NR.

Is Rent-A-Pal worth watching?

Rent-A-Pal holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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