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Rent-A-Pal [Blu-ray]

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Condition
New
Format
Blu-ray March 9, 2021
Model
BR86214523
Dimensions
0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 in; 2.72 oz
Genre
Horror
Language
English
Runtime
1 hour and 48 minutes

Description

He talks to you. He listens to you. He understands you. He's your Rent-A-Pal. In this thriller set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). 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 (Wil Wheaton), 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. Bonus Content: The Making of Rent-A-PalHi, I'm Andy! FeaturetteMeet Your Matches! FeaturetteTheatrical Trailer

Specs 15

Genre Horror
Format Blu-ray, NTSC, Subtitled
Contributor Adrian Egolf, Amy Rutledge, Annie Elizabeth Baker, Brian Landis Folkins, Jimmy Weber, Jon Stevenson, Kathleen Brady, Wil Wheaton
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 48 minutes
Aspect Ratio 2.401
MPAA rating NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

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Top Amazon Reviews

Dark, sad, a little twisty, and definitely worth a watch!
You could enjoy this movie just for the trip down memory lane. VHS tapes, corded telephones, video dating services, roller rink dates, a cassette-playing boom box, and Wil's sweater vest - all so amazingly on point. Excellent acting by all characters - someone did a seriously great job casting for this movie. Each one was so utterly believable in their role. The movie elicits so many emotions but be warned, many of them are dark... hopelessness, sadness, loneliness, fear, disappointment, brief glimmers of hope quickly extinguished. Definitely not the best 1st date kind of movie but not one you'll want to miss either. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020 by Angela L. Self
Early 90s video dating
This movie really does an amazing job bringing you back into the early 90s! Has some great creepy, quirky twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2026 by Jocelyn Bentley
Wild
Wild movie. Definitely a good watch.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025 by Kindle Customer
I really wanted to give it 4....
I think this is Wheaton's best work since Stand By Me... no joke, he did a fabulous job and I really wanted to give this movie a 4! But the story, while I think it had potential (basically the life of an incel and the mental health of a trapped man), the plot seem to drag on and just plod along. I had to break up watching this movie into chunks because it was boring in so many spots. Again, I really enjoyed the Wheaton character and his acting,he showed real talent bringing this character to 'life'. I thought he did a superb job. But overall I found the movie just above average due to the slow,plot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022 by Jeff A.
Emotional, unexpected and creepy all at once
This one surprised me - the characters and situations were completely believable. I felt like I was seeing other sides of people I might know in real life. I expected something gimmicky but got something a lot more thought provoking and subtle. I appreciated the tonal shifts that broke things up. The ending hit me like a truck and was a satisfying conclusion. Don't come here for basic horror or action. Do expect to be unnerved in multiple ways. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2020 by John M. Beckner
A great film!
A lot of people probably haven’t seen this movie. I am glad I discovered it! A strange film, not so much scary, just kind of dark , yet somehow comforting lol. A well made movie that’s for sure.
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025 by gamer 1888
I liked it, some may not
This was sort of a dark comedy / psychologically dark movie. It was low budget, but the acting is great as the main character decends deeper into madness. Plus, Will Wheaton plays a creepy character which works in this movie.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2025 by Brewmaster96
A friend would tell you this...
If I am being honest, I had high hopes for this film based upon the positive reviews. I usually make a hard and fast rule to not get caught up in any manufactured groundswell of emotion, positive or negative based upon others’ critiques. In this case, I was looking for something in this genre and thought I would give it a try. The extra star was provided on the casting choices and acting. The characters were well constructed, and you became empathic with each of their plights. Herein lies my biggest issues and frustration. David, while being constricted by a caregiving role, is a person who appears generally well adjusted, albeit lonely. This is precisely why the attachment and subsequent detachment is so profoundly frustrating and frankly, frustrating and implausible. When his ‘goals’ were finally reached, the dichotomy of those ‘in’ his life were not plausible and I found myself struggling to understand the genesis of his reluctance and decisions. This had the opportunity to be so much more, but those issues required a deeper and more expansive narrative other than some trenchant break from reality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2020 by C. DeStefano
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