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The Resident (2011)
Directed by Antti Jokinen
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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.
Rated R | Length 91 minutes
Actors
Hilary Swank | Jeffrey Dean Morgan | Lee Pace | Christopher Lee | Aunjanue Ellis | Sean Rosales | Deborah Martinez | Sheila Ivy Traister | Michael Showers | Nana Visitor | Arron Shiver | Michael Badalucco | Michael Massee | Penny Balfour | Mark Morocco | Veronica Hool
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2011 | TV | DVD | Rented | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
It’s sad to see good actors waste talent on a mediocre movie. The Resident is much too formulaic to merit its thriller categorization. I could even forgive that if it weren’t for the editing gimmick that sucks ALL of the tension right out of the movie.
On the plus side, there are some really well done sexual scenes with Hillary Swank that are worth the torture of watching the rest of the movie.
This is the first production from the newly revived Hammer Films; I’m hoping later productions improve on this one.
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