The Handyman
The Handyman

Movie spotlight

The Handyman

2019
Movie
8 min
English

A single, gay man schemes creative ways to have a hunky repairman continue to have to come back to his house to fix things, but suddenly the fantasies become more than either of them expected.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Director: Clayton SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple moves into a new home, only to discover that the previous owner's handyman, a seemingly helpful but increasingly sinister individual, has no intention of leaving. As strange occurrences escalate, they realize their lives are in grave danger from this obsessive figure.

Critical Reception

The Handyman received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its suspenseful elements while others found it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and a menacing performance from the titular handyman.

  • Criticized for its unoriginal premise and reliance on horror tropes.

  • Some viewers found the final act to be satisfyingly brutal.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and gained some attention on the festival circuit before its wider release.

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