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The Lodger

2009-01-14 · 95 min · ★ 5.7

Horror · Mystery · Thriller · Drama

Follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer's grisly methods are identical to that of London's infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars?

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Directors
David Ondaatje
Production companies
Merchant Pacific Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alfred MolinaAlfred MolinaChandler Manning
Hope DavisHope DavisEllen Bunting
Shane WestShane WestStreet Wilkenson
Donal LogueDonal LogueBunting
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallCaptain Smith
Rachael Leigh CookRachael Leigh CookAmanda
Rebecca PidgeonRebecca PidgeonDr. Jessica Westmin
Simon BakerSimon BakerMalcolm
François ChauFrançois ChauSam
Mel HarrisMel HarrisMargaret
Michael O'HaganMichael O'HaganBruce Lester
Roy WernerRoy WernerDr. Stevens
Ernie GrunwaldErnie GrunwaldGregor
Virginia WilliamsVirginia WilliamsRachel Madison
David StorrsDavid StorrsWarehouse Attendant
Bert RosarioBert RosarioJuan Dantierro
Daphne AshbrookDaphne AshbrookPretty Woman
Paul KeithPaul KeithElderly Man
Michael AlbalaMichael AlbalaForensic Expert
J.P. Foster Jr.Timmy (as JP Foster)

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