Rent-A-Pal
2020
⏱️ 108 min
📅 Released
🌐 EN
HorrorThriller
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.
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User Reviews
September 22, 2025
Rent A Pal is a psychological thriller that explores the dark effects of loneliness through David’s unsettling bond with a videotaped “friend.” The film cleverly blurs the line between reality and delusion, keeping viewers intrigued and uneasy as David’s mental state deteriorates. Strong performances and a chilling, well-executed ending make this a memorable and haunting watch.
Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
Crew
Director
Jon Stevenson
Writer
Jon Stevenson
Producer
Jimmy Weber, Robert B. Martin Jr., Brian Landis Folkins
Production
Pretty People Pictures