This movie feels like a run-of-the-mill cat and mouse game. When Juliet Dermer, played by Hilary Swank, gets a large apartment in New York City, she’s thrilled, especially since she finds herself drawn to her landlord, Max (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). But things quickly turn sour, and moving into the place proves to be a mistake. This kind of thriller—where a home becomes terrifying because of someone's presence—has been done many times before. The Resident has some nice visual elements, but it mostly goes through the motions, seemingly hoping that’s enough to make it work as a suspenseful film. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Director Antii Jokinen and his writing partners Robert Orr and Erin Cressida Wilson neglected to include any real surprises or moments of genuine fear in their movie. Things get worse because Morgan's villain is obvious from very early on and about as frightening as a puppy yipping. Swank does her best with the role of the woman facing danger, and Christopher Lee provides some comfort, even if his character feels like he’s just there to fill a space. The scenes involving sexual assault feel forced, an unsuccessful effort to inject horror into a predictable thriller plot, while the dialogue is stiff and destroys any chance of building suspense that might have existed. The cinematography and camera work are visually appealing enough to hold your attention for a bit, but it’s ultimately a disappointing use of talented actors and a waste of time for anyone wanting something truly scary. You'd probably be better off watching The Tenant or Single White Female instead. It gets a 4/10.

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