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Rent-A-Pal

Rent-A-Pal

He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you.

20206.41h 48m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jon Stevenson
Written by Jon Stevenson
Produced by Jimmy Weber, Annie Baker, Robert B. Martin Jr.
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Top Cast

Brian Landis Folkins

Brian Landis Folkins

David

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Andy

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Kathleen Brady

Lucille

Amy Rutledge

Amy Rutledge

Lisa

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Adrian Egolf

Diane

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Olivia Hendrick

Susan

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Karin Carr

Carla

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Sara Woodyard

Mary

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Josh Staab

Camera Guy

Luke Sorge

Luke Sorge

Video Rendezvous Customer

About Rent-A-Pal

Rent-A-Pal is a horror, thriller film released in 2020. Directed by Jon Stevenson, it stars Brian Landis Folkins, Wil Wheaton, Kathleen Brady. 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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