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The Lodger
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The Lodger

2009 · 95 min Horror Mystery Thriller Drama
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

Follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer's grisly methods are identical to that of London's infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars?

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: David Ondaatje

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Chandler Manning

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Ellen Bunting

Shane West

Shane West

Street Wilkenson

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Bunting

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Captain Smith

Rachael Leigh Cook

Rachael Leigh Cook

Amanda

Rebecca Pidgeon

Rebecca Pidgeon

Dr. Jessica Westmin

Simon Baker

Simon Baker

Malcolm

François Chau

François Chau

Sam

Mel Harris

Mel Harris

Margaret

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