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Cast & Crew

Jon Stevenson
Director
Wil Wheaton
As Andy
Luke Sorge
As Video Rendezvous Customer
Amy Rutledge
As Lisa
Brandon Fryman
As Skate Land Employee
Josh Staab
As Camera Guy

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In "Rent-A-Pal," a lonely bachelor named David discovers a mysterious VHS tape that offers him companionship and friendship through a charismatic host named Andy. But as David becomes more dependent on the tape, he realizes that the cost of admission may be higher than he ever imagined. Set in 1990, this horror-thriller explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the dangers of relying on technology for human connection. As David becomes trapped in a cycle of renting the tape, he must confront the dark side of his own desperation and the true nature of his relationship with Andy. Will he be able to break free from the grasp of Rent-A-Pal, or will it consume him completely?

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