
The Neighbor
Seen it?2016 | 87 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved King of New York or Close Range, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In the town of Cutter, most people keep to themselves. But when John comes home to find his girlfriend missing, he sneaks into his neighbor's house, finding his girlfriend and several other kidnapped people tied up in the basement. When the neighbor come home, John is forced to get out of the house alive and lead the group to safety.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcus Dunstan
- Josh StewartJohn
- Bill EngvallTroy
- Luke EdwardsCooper
- Alex EssoeRosie
- Jaqueline FlemingOfficer Burns
- Melissa BolonaSarah
- Ronnie Gene BlevinsHarley
- David KallawayGuillermo
- Ben MathenyPunk
- Artrial ClarkDerrick