''The Occupant'' ( es, Hogar, links=no) is a Spanish 2020 thriller directed by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor, and written by David Pastor and Àlex Pastor.

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

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, but the event was postponed due to the

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disruption. It was released on March 25, 2020 on

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Reception

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, the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of . 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."

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Occupant, The 2020 films 2020 thriller drama films 2020s Spanish films 2020s Spanish-language films Spanish thriller drama films Spanish-language Netflix original films Films directed by Àlex and David Pastor Films scored by Lucas Vidal Nostromo Pictures films