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Rent-A-Pal

Rent-A-Pal

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

2020•1h 48m•6.4/10
HorrorThriller

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6.4/10(129)

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.

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Production

Pretty People Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Brian Landis Folkins

Brian Landis Folkins

David

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Andy

Kathleen Brady

Lucille

Amy Rutledge

Amy Rutledge

Lisa

Adrian Egolf

Diane

Olivia Hendrick

Susan

Karin Carr

Carla

Sara Woodyard

Mary

Josh Staab

Camera Guy

Luke Sorge

Luke Sorge

Video Rendezvous Customer

Brandon Fryman

Skate Land Employee

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