Horror,Mystery,Thriller,Drama
United States of America
The Lodger is a neo-noir thriller with a dark and atmospheric setting in Los Angeles. The film is directed by David Ondaatje and stars Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, and Shane West in lead roles.
The psychological thriller follows two converging storylines that run parallel to each other and create a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere. The first plotline involves a troubled and mentally unstable landlady named Ellen (played by Hope Davis) who rents out rooms in her house to different tenants. However, her relationship with one of the tenants, an enigmatic and mysterious lodger (played by Simon Baker), takes an uneasy turn as she becomes increasingly obsessed with him.
The second plotline revolves around a veteran LAPD detective named Chandler Manning (played by Alfred Molina) who is assigned to investigate a series of gruesome murders of young women in the city. The killer, dubbed the 'Silver Lake Killer', selects his victims based on their resemblance to a famous actress from the 1930s, leading Manning to suspect that he is a copycat of a serial killer from that era. As Manning delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes entangled in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with the killer, who seems to be one step ahead of him at all times.
As the two storylines converge and secrets are revealed, The Lodger keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its thrilling twists and turns. The film explores themes of obsession, trauma, and identity, and showcases the talents of its ensemble cast. Overall, The Lodger is a gripping and suspenseful neo-noir that will keep audiences guessing until the very end.
