Coming to on demand and theaters September 11th, is the creepiest Wil Wheaton you’re likely to see. Aw, heck; it’s 2020 and could get worse. Anyhow, today the trailer dropped for the upcoming film Rent-A-Pal and now I need to go make sure there are no VCRs in the house. Director Jon Stevenson came across a super creepy VHS called Rent-A-Friend while running through Reddit, and the concern of this new horror movie was born.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Set in 1990, a lonely bachelor named David (Brian Landis Folkins) searches for an escape from the day-to-day drudgery of caring for his aging mother (Kathleen Brady). While seeking a partner through a video dating service, he discovers a strange VHS tape called Rent-A-Pal. Hosted by the charming and charismatic Andy (Wil Wheaton), the tape offers him much-needed company, compassion, and friendship. But, Andy’s friendship comes at a cost, and David desperately struggles to afford the price of admission.
