Private Property (2022 film)

Private Property is a 2022 American thriller film directed by Chadd Harbold and starring Ashley Benson, Shiloh Fernandez, Logan Miller, Jay Pharoah, and Frank Whaley. It is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name directed by Leslie Stevens.

The film follows a struggling actress, Kathryn (Ashley Benson), who becomes entangled in a dangerous game of seduction and manipulation with a wealthy, married man, Richard (Jay Pharoah), and two mysterious men, Duke (Shiloh Fernandez) and Oates (Logan Miller), hired to surveil her and ultimately terrorize her. The plot revolves around themes of obsession, betrayal, and the abuse of power.

The 2022 Private Property was released in select theaters and on digital platforms in May 2022. Critical reception was generally negative, with reviewers noting the film's derivative nature and lack of originality compared to the original 1960 film. Some praise was given to the performances of the cast, particularly Ashley Benson and Shiloh Fernandez, but this was not enough to elevate the film in the eyes of most critics. The film's exploration of the themes of class and gender dynamics, while present, was often considered underdeveloped and ultimately overshadowed by the more straightforward thriller elements.