The Tenant

1976 • 125 minutes

About this movie

Polanski plays Trelkovsky, a quiet, timid file clerk whose unremarkable life becomes increasingly overshadowed with dread and fear after he moves into his new home. Adding to his paranoia are the building's other occupants, who do nothing to alleviate his growing obsession with the untimely, tragic fate of the apartment's previous tenant.

Ratings and reviews

This is an excellent, somewhat overlooked and underrated film from a brilliant director. Roman Polanski handles the lead role acting duties as well, in a creepy psychological thriller. Definitely recommended.

Classic psychological thriller