The Rental

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The main plots have no connection to one another and never get resolved. The killer is irrelevant and has no real motive or ties to the main characters—you never even see their face. There’s nothing to think about or chew on after the movie ends, nor is it a campy slasher. 2/10

So the premise is good. The end end is good. But the climax was so bad. I mean some spoilers.
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You have this whole incident you expect and it happens. Instead of psychological warfare and putting them against each other you just bludgeon them. No panache. No showmanship.

I actually really liked it. A genuinely good thriller/horror, and I don’t understand the “there’s no plot” complaints. Not every killer needs a tragic backstory and a 20-minute explanation. Sometimes people are just fucking creeps. I actually liked that.

My only complain was the fucking roof. Architecturally speaking, WHAT was going on there? Jesus Christ.

And when the molly barbie doll wanted to call the police, I was impressed. Finally, someone with a brain. Although by then I was honestly rooting for the killer to just finish the job. 😂

Cheesy and predictable

It had all the right ingredients but just managed to miss the mark somehow. I knew this was going to be a film of 2 halves going in, and while the first part did build tension, it didn't really feel like it paid off in the end. Good performances and well shot, just didn't land.