Room for Rent
Room for Rent

Movie spotlight

Room for Rent

2019
Movie
81 min
English

Lonely widow Joyce rents out a room in her house and becomes dangerously obsessed with one of her guests.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Director: Michael FelsGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A lonely, middle-aged man inherits his estranged father's dilapidated house. To make ends meet, he decides to rent out rooms, but soon discovers that his tenants have a sinister secret tied to the house's dark past. As he delves deeper, he finds himself ensnared in a terrifying cycle of possession and violence.

Critical Reception

Room for Rent received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its unique premise and Lin Shaye's performance, while others criticized its pacing, plot execution, and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a unique blend of horror and dark comedy but doesn't fully succeed.

  • Lin Shaye delivers a notable performance, but it's not enough to elevate the material.

  • The plot feels convoluted and lacks a satisfying resolution for many viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through Google reviews, but general sentiment suggests a polarizing film with some appreciating its quirky horror elements and others finding it underwhelming.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations around Atlanta, Georgia, with the primary house setting being a real, aging residence that contributed to the film's atmosphere.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Room for Rent presents a compelling premise rooted in emotional vulnerability, as a lonely widow, Joyce, opens her home to strangers for income, only to reveal darker intentions. Despite strong performances—especially from Lin Shaye, who ch...