The read
Every source lands within 8 points of the others.
Synopsis
Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother. While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy, the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But Andy's friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic61/100
137 audience votes
Key crew
- Jon StevensonWriter
- Jimmy WeberOriginal Music Composer
- Jon StevensonDirector
Cast
- Brian Landis FolkinsDavid
- Wil WheatonAndy
- Kathleen BradyLucille
- Amy RutledgeLisa
- Adrian EgolfDiane
- Olivia HendrickSusan
- Karin CarrCarla
- Sara WoodyardMary
- Josh StaabCamera Guy
- Luke SorgeVideo Rendezvous Customer
- Brandon FrymanSkate Land Employee
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Themes
bachelordementiavhspsychological thrillerloner1990spsychologicalpsychological horrordepressed