Room for Rent (2017 film)

Room for Rent is a 2017 American psychological horror film directed by Tommy Stovall and starring Lin Shaye. The plot follows Joyce (Lin Shaye), a lonely widow who rents out a room in her house to a charming drifter named Bob (Oliver Rayon). As Joyce becomes increasingly obsessed with Bob, she begins to exhibit increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior.

The film explores themes of loneliness, obsession, and the desperation for connection. Joyce's isolation following the death of her husband makes her vulnerable to Bob's charm, and her yearning for companionship drives her descent into madness. The film aims to create a sense of unease and suspense as Joyce's behavior escalates.

Room for Rent received mixed reviews, with some critics praising Shaye's performance while others criticized the film's pacing and predictable plot points. The film was released theatrically and on video-on-demand platforms in 2019.