The Rental (2020)

Two couples rent a vacation home for what should be a celebratory weekend get-away.

Director:

Dave Franco

Writers:

Dave Franco (screenplay by), Joe Swanberg (screenplay by)

Stars:

Dan Stevens, Alison Brie, Sheila Vand

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dan Stevens	...	Charlie
Alison Brie	...	Michelle
Sheila Vand	...	Mina
Jeremy Allen White	...	Josh
Toby Huss	...	Taylor
Connie Wellman	...	Apartment Owner
Chunk	...	Reggie
Anthony Molinari	...	Man
Amity Bacon	...	Background
Chase Barker	...	Background
Conor Barker	...	Background
Kylie Barker	...	Background
Bryant Brown	...	Background
Andrew Buchanan	...	Background
Briana Hutchens	...	Background

Storyline

Two couples on an oceanside getaway grow suspicious that the host of their seemingly perfect rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light.

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Plot Keywords:

weekend retreat | extramarital affair | hidden camera | masked figure | vacation | 

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Taglines:

Secluded getaway. Killer views.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language throughout, drug use and some sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alison Brie and Toby Huss also starred together in Horse Girl (2020).

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Connections

Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: The Rental (2020)

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Soundtracks

Real Love Baby
Written by Father John Misty (as Joshua Tillman)
Performed by Father John Misty
Courtesy of Sub Pop Records
Published by Cripple Creek Ferries

User Reviews

Good enough to want a sequel

Even though the film is a long way from being perfect, I think it can defenitly open a modern slasher franchise, with great and uniqe storytelling for this ganre. I'm really intrested in what Franco can further do with this concept. Dear Dave, if u see this - please, I want a sequel!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 July 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Rental

Filming Locations:

Bandon, Oregon, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$403,852, 26 July 2020

Gross USA:

$1,628,230

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,814,247

Company Credits

Production Co:

Black Bear Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1