Rent a Friend
Web magazine editor Mochizuki Nasa meets Yanase Sota who claims to be endowed with a "non-sexual relationship switch". Working as a "rent-a-friend", Sota is hired by Nasa who wants to test out a theory.
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Plot Summary
A lonely teenager uses a mysterious app to rent a friend, only to discover the friend has a sinister motive. The interaction quickly descends into a terrifying ordeal as the teenager realizes they are trapped.
Critical Reception
This short film gained attention for its effective suspense and chilling premise, often praised for its efficient storytelling within its short runtime. It's a popular entry in the modern wave of online-distributed horror shorts.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ability to build tension and deliver a fright in a short format.
- Lauded for its relatable premise of loneliness amplified by technology.
- Noted for its effective use of jump scares and a disturbing conclusion.
Google audience: Audience reactions often highlight the film's clever use of a familiar technological concept to create suspense and horror. Many viewers found the ending particularly unsettling and memorable.
Fun Fact
The film gained significant traction and popularity through online horror platforms and was noted for its success as a proof-of-concept short, leading director Jacob Chase to develop his feature film 'Come Play'.
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