The Man in the Basement

A slow-burning, claustrophobic thriller that keeps you on edge as a seemingly ordinary man insinuates himself into a family's life, turning their home into a source of quiet dread.

Directed by

Philippe Le Guay

Genres

Mystery, Drama

Starring

François Cluzet, Bérénice Bejo, Jérémie Renier

Overview

A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.

How it feels

Tense, dark, eerie and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, isolation, family, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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