The Occupant (Spanish: Hogar) is a 2020 Spanish thriller drama film directed by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor, and written by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor.[1][2][3]

Plot

The plot revolves around Javier Muñoz (Javier Gutiérrez), a former executive who is forced to sell his apartment because of unemployment. He becomes obsessed with the new occupants, and begins infiltrating their lives.

Cast

Release

The film was slated for a March 2020 world premiere at the Málaga Spanish Film Festival, but the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruption.[4] It was released on March 25, 2020 on Netflix.[5]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 61% based on 23 reviews, with an average rating of 5.9/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "Meandering character development undercuts The Occupant's exciting premise, though Javier Gutiérrez's exceptional performance makes the proceedings work."[6]

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