The Resident
The Resident

The Resident

2011Movie91 minEnglish

Juliet, a beautiful doctor, has found the perfect New York apartment to start a new life after separating from her husband. It's got spacious rooms, a spectacular view, and a handy, handsome landlord. But there are secrets behind every wall and terror in every room as Juliet gets the unnerving feeling that she is not alone.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users50%
Director: Antti JokinenGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young doctor, Juliet Devereau, moves into a new apartment in Brooklyn and becomes increasingly disturbed by the building's peculiar doorman and the strange occurrences within her apartment. She begins to suspect she is being stalked and that the building itself harbors sinister secrets, leading her down a terrifying path of paranoia and dread.

Critical Reception

The Resident received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the suspense ineffective. While the performances of Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan were sometimes noted, the film was generally criticized for its unoriginality and reliance on horror clichés.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often relies on cheap jump scares and predictable plot twists.
  • Lacks genuine suspense, making for a dull viewing experience.
  • The film's potential is squandered by an uninspired script and direction.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found the film moderately suspenseful, many were disappointed by its unoriginality and the underdeveloped plot. The performances are generally seen as decent, but not enough to save the film from its predictable narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Brooklyn, New York City, and the apartment building used for filming is a real residential building in the Prospect Heights neighborhood.

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John Chard

John Chard

Generic Cat and Mouse Thriller. When young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves into a spacious New York apartment, she can’t believe her luck. More so as she is attracted to her landlord, Max (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). However, someth...