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Rent-A-Pal

20206.5 / 10108 min

Horror, Thriller

Overview

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

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.

Cast

Brian Landis Folkins

David

Wil Wheaton

Andy

Kathleen Brady

Lucille

Amy Rutledge

Lisa

Adrian Egolf

Diane

Olivia Hendrick

Susan

Karin Carr

Carla

Sara Woodyard

Mary

Josh Staab

Camera Guy

Luke Sorge

Video Rendezvous Customer

Brandon Fryman

Skate Land Employee

Crew

Jon Stevenson

Director

Jimmy Weber

Producer

Jon Stevenson

Writer

Raphael Margules

Executive Producer

Annie Baker

Producer

Robert B. Martin Jr.

Producer

Brian Landis Folkins

Producer

Jon Stevenson

Producer

Brandon Fryman

Producer

Jimmy Weber

Original Music Composer

Jon Stevenson

Editor

Robert B. Martin Jr.

Casting

Brandon Fryman

Production Design

Scott Park

Director of Photography