Review of The Resident (2011) by Ross B — 10 May 2013

Ok horror with a decent, if slightly predictable story. The acting is good but what the film truly lacks is proper scares.

This review of The Resident (2011) was written by Ross B on 10 May 2013.

The Resident has generally received mixed reviews.

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