The Resident

2/18/20111h 31m

Theatrical (limited) Release (US)

~ She thought she was living alone ~

Overview:

Juliet, a beautiful doctor, has found the perfect New York apartment to start a new life after separating from her husband. It's got spacious rooms, a spectacular view, and a handy, handsome landlord. But there are secrets behind every wall and terror in every room as Juliet gets the unnerving feeling that she is not alone.

Director:

Antti J. Jokinen

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$20,000,000.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

new york city
obsession
old man
stalking
landlord
hospital
doctor
brooklyn, new york city
emergency doctor
living alone
marital separation
moving in
old building
runner
handyman
creepy
in the dark
cheating husband
secrets
behind the wall
violation
unnerving

Cast

Hilary Swank

~ as ~

Juliet Devereau

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

~ as ~

Max

Lee Pace

~ as ~

Jack Devereau

Christopher Lee

~ as ~

August

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

~ as ~

Sydney

Sean Rosales

~ as ~

Carlos

Deborah Martinez

~ as ~

Mrs. Portes

Sheila Ivy Traister

~ as ~

ER Nurse

Michael Showers

~ as ~

August ER Doctor

Nana Visitor

~ as ~

Real Estate Agent

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Reviews (1)

John Chard
Written 11 year(s) ago
4
Generic Cat and Mouse Thriller.

When young doctor Juliet Dermer (Hilary Swank) moves into a spacious New York apartment, she can’t believe her luck. More so as she is attracted to her landlord, Max (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). However, something isn’t quite right with the apartment and Juliet soon comes to regret having ever moved in.

There has been a number of similar thrillers over the years, the type where a humble home is turned into a nightmare by the presence of some psychopath. The Resident, in spite of some lovely technical touches, sits comfortably on auto-pilot and hopes that is enough to seal the thriller deal. Sadly it isn’t!

Director Antii Jokinen and his co-writers Robert Orr and Erin Cressida Wilson have forgot to add twists and shocks to their picture. Things are further compounded by the fact that Morgan’s villain (it’s signposted a mile away) is about as scary as a puppy letting out its first bark.

Swank gives it a good go as the woman in peril, while Christopher Lee is a reassuring presence even if he is utterly set up as a token character. The sexual violation angle feels like a lame attempt to put some horror into a standard thriller set up, while the script is wooden and kills what chance of suspense there briefly was.

Some impressive cinematography and camera techniques keep it interesting to the eyes at least, but this is a waste of acting talent and a waste of time for those looking for something to chill the blood. In all honesty you would be better off renting The Tenant or Single White Female instead. 4/10