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The Lodger
Kasia (Klaudyna Lewczuk), a student of dance school, lives with her mother (Ewa Kasprzyk) in a large flat. One day her mother rents a room to the lodger – a sports high school student. Kasia and the lodger start to run an original friendship relation – without words and meetings. The film is based on the story by Bogna Hołyńska "Fresh paint" and refers to the Sixth Commandment "You shall not commit adultery." - as a part of film cycle produced within the project „Dekalog 89+”. Marcin Bortkiewicz is one of the ten young directors which has taken the challenge of making new film on the Decalogue Commandment's impact for young generations, due to the project made on 20th anniversary of launching the famous "Decalogue" by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
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Plot Summary
A young woman rents out a room in her new house to a charming but mysterious man. As she gets to know him, strange and unsettling events begin to occur around her, leading her to suspect her new lodger might be involved in a series of murders plaguing the city.
Critical Reception
The 2009 remake of 'The Lodger' received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely panned for its predictable plot, generic horror tropes, and lack of originality compared to the classic Alfred Hitchcock film it was based on.
What Reviewers Say
Panned for its uninspired direction and reliance on tired horror clichés.
Criticized for a weak script and a predictable storyline.
Seen as a pale imitation of the original Alfred Hitchcock classic.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's lack of suspense and originality, with many feeling it failed to deliver on its thriller premise and was a poor adaptation.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of the 1927 silent film of the same name, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, which was his first film released in the United States.
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