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The Tenant

posted 18 years ago by mlevens1
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I just rented this DVD and I have to say I liked it very much. It was unusual to say the least, very well directed and written, but the acting makes the film.

Afterwards, I had a thought - this movie somewhat reminds me of the 1976 Roman Polanski movie called "The Tenant" ("Le Locataire", in French). If you liked this movie, you just may like "The Tenant" as well. "The Tenant" is not about serial killers; it’s about a man searching for a cheap apartment in Paris and finds a steal, because the last tenant committed suicide.

[–] Andrea-Orsini-1 18 years ago

I just read a great comment posted here "The Tenant's Tenant" that deals exactly with this fact. It made me want to see "The Tenant" again. And yes, there is something in common with a huge difference. In "The Tenant" I was scared as an spectator in "Apartment Zero" I felt I was part of it. I felt a character in it.

[–] splattaflix 18 years ago

Yes! All through this movie I was reminded of The Tenant! Both are very good movies, I can't decide which I like more.

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[–] axlgarland 16 years ago

They share a similar atmosphere. Terrifying at times but they belong to different universes.

[–] iodaniele-pinto 15 years ago

Great companion piece.

[–] ziko-metal 15 years ago

Yes, It did remind me of "The Tenant" and another movie.. that shares some similarities is "Shallow Grave".

[–] Fargo_North 15 years ago

Adrian's paranoia and fear of his odd neighbors (particulary the two gossipy old women) was very reminiscent of "The Tenant".

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