The Lodger Scaring Movie Audiences Since 1927

"The Lodger," is a re-adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's film of the same name and involves a serial killer who takes on many of the characteristics of the infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper. Set in Los Angeles along Sunset Strip, prostitutes find themselves on the run, as this cold-blooded serial killer stalks them in quiet alleys and dark streets knife in hand. As more bodies are sent to the morgue a detective begins to see similiarities between these murders and a serial killer murder case from the past (Bloody).


Police detective (Alfred Molina) suspects a loner tenant (Simon Baker) as the source of the murcers, but without evidence this detective must shadow this quiet man's every move. With many of the victims seeking shelter from the bloody streets of Los Angeles a deadly cat-and-mouse games takes place between the murderer, a police detective, several prostitutes and an emotionally unstable landlady. Is this handsome man the serial killer everyone is looking for or the delusion of a lonely love-struck landlord (Bloody)?

Release Date: December 31, 2008

Starring: Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, Simon Baker, Shane West, Rachel Leigh Cook and Mel Harris.

Director/Writer: David Ondaatje.

This is director/writer David Ondaatje's first directing feature and despite some criticism over Hollywood's inability to produce original material, "The Lodger," will introduce many movie fans to Alfred Hitchcock for the first time. As well, excerpts will be taken from Marie Belloc Lowndes novel of the same name from which the original screenplay for "The Lodger," is written. Director David Ondaatje is calling "The Lodger," "...an urban thriller set in Los Angeles(Cinematical)."


Another addition to "The Lodger," is the use of two separate, yet converging plot lines involving; a troubled detective stalking an unknown killer, and a quiet, aloof tenant who starts a relationship with an emotionaly unstable landlady. Both of these plotlines are sure to converge as the intensity of the film increases during the climax (a prediction). As well, the introduction of a cast including; reknowed actor Alfred Molina, famous actress Rachel Leigh Cook and television star Mel Harris "The Lodger," is sure to draw large movie audiences. Although, there are several remakes in production already, in theatres, or in planning i.e. "The Day the Earth Stood Still," and "Friday the 13th," -"The Lodger," can expose many new viewers to the genius that is Alfred Hitchcock (Cinematical).

An innovative approach with new technology will dust "The Lodger," off for movie audiences this December 31, 2008. The attachment of Alfred Hitchcock's name to this feature, with an interesting serial killer story will entertain many horror fans. So, get ready to petition your local theatres for a release of "The Lodger," this December, 2008 (Cinematical).

Have a look at the first trailer for "The Lodger," here:



Sources:

The Lodger Preview at Cinematical.com

The Lodger at Bloody-Disgusting.com

The Lodger on Internet Movie Database

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