The Visitor (2022 film)

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The Visitor
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Official release poster
Directed byJustin P. Lange
Written by
  • Adam Mason
  • Simon Boyes
Produced by
  • Paige Pemberton
  • Paul Uddo
Starring
CinematographyFederico Verardi
Edited byAndrew Wesman
Music byGavin Brivik
Production
companies
Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Release date
  • October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Visitor is a 2022 American psychological horror film directed by Justin P. Lange and written by Adam Mason and Simon Boyes. The film stars Finn Jones and Jessica McNamee. Jason Blum serves as an executive producer through his Blumhouse Television banner.

Contents

The film was released digitally on October 7, 2022, by Epix and Paramount Home Entertainment. [1]

Plot

When Robert and his wife move to her childhood home, he discovers an old portrait in the attic of a man who looks just like him. He soon travels down a frightening rabbit hole as he tries to discover the true identity of his mysterious doppelgänger, only to realize that every family has its own terrifying secrets.

Cast

Production

In October 2021, The Visitor was announced as part of Blumhouse Television and Epix's TV movie deal, with Justin P. Lange directing with Adam Mason and Simon Boyes writing the screenplay, with Finn Jones and Jessica McNamee starring in the film. [2]

Release

The film was released digitally in the United States by Epix and Paramount Home Entertainment on October 7, 2022. [3]

Reception

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 19% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.7/10. [4]

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References

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  2. White, Peter (October 5, 2021). "Finn Jones & Jessica McNamee To Star In Blumhouse's Latest Epix TV Movie 'The Visitor'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 23, 2022.
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