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The Lodger

The Lodger

Everyone is suspect.

20095.71h 35m

Overview

Follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer's grisly methods are identical to that of London's infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars?

Directed by David Ondaatje
Written by Marie Belloc Lowndes, David Ondaatje
Produced by David Ondaatje, Michael Mailer
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Top Cast

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Chandler Manning

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Ellen Bunting

Shane West

Shane West

Street Wilkenson

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Bunting

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Captain Smith

Rachael Leigh Cook

Rachael Leigh Cook

Amanda

Rebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon

Dr. Jessica Westmin

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Malcolm

François Chau

François Chau

Sam

Mel Harris

Mel Harris

Margaret

Themes & Keywords

jack the ripper

About The Lodger

The Lodger is a horror, mystery, thriller, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of jack the ripper. Directed by David Ondaatje, it stars Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, Shane West. Follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer's grisly methods are identical to that of London's infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars?

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