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The Resident

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5.8/10 • 651

2011-02-101h 31m

ThrillerMystery

She thought she was living alone

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.

Directors
Antti J. Jokinen
Writters
Antti J. Jokinen, Robert Orr
Editors
Antti J. Jokinen, Stuart Levy

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  1. Hilary Swank

    Hilary Swank

    Juliet Devereau

  2. Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Max

  3. Lee Pace

    Lee Pace

    Jack Devereau

  4. Christopher Lee

    Christopher Lee

    August

  5. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

    Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

    Sydney

  6. Sean Rosales

    Sean Rosales

    Carlos

  7. Deborah Martinez

    Deborah Martinez

    Mrs. Portes

  8. Sheila Ivy Traister

    Sheila Ivy Traister

    ER Nurse

  9. Michael Showers

    Michael Showers

    August ER Doctor

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John Chard

Jan 11, 2014

4/10

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

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$20,000,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
new york cityobsessionold manstalkinglandlordhospitaldoctorbrooklyn, new york cityemergency doctorliving alonemarital separationmoving inold buildingrunnerhandymancreepyin the darkcheating husbandsecretsbehind the wallviolationunnerving