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This is a Hallmark/Lifetime-style thriller so don't set your expectations too high. Overall, this was a good movie featuring several good twists and a lot of eye candy. A fun watch overall and perfect for a rainy Sunday or Covid quarantine night. Catch it on Prime as of April 2021.

I have just re-watched this and upgraded my rating of it to 7/10. 'The Landlord' AKA 'Fatherly Obsession' tells of Alyssa who is continually stalked by phone despite the fact that she keeps changing her cell number. She is a stand up comic who can handle hecklers but understandably she is nervous of the unseen menace in her life. Older man Robert gives her access to an apartment which he guarantees will be a safe place for her to stay. Initially Alyssa is a bit disturbed by Robert's special interest in her until he claims that she reminds him of his daughter. She accepts that and despite being warned of Robert's past life she feels comfortable with the fatherly protectiveness that her landlord is offering. Good portrayals of these two characters by Molly McCook and Ted McGinley. I was fascinated by the surveillance devices which are a big part of the plot. Every character is snoopy including Alyssa towards the end. There's quite a bit going on economically fitted into the running time so you shouldn't get bored. I recommend this as one of the better TV movie thrillers.

I saw a movie a few years ago called " The Resident " , which is very similar to this one , starring Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan .

It was made in 2011 , and this one was made in 2017 , so....... this is almost a copy of that movie .

By the way , The Resident was very disappointing , I would not recommend it , the reviews were not good .

So back to this movie , it was just ok for me , It was a just a bit too predictable though.

I do wonder sometimes though, why is it that some women, in these types of movies, do not spot the early signs of possible obsessiveness from men that they have just met !

I thought that the landlord showed classic signs in the beginning , maybe its just me ..... Watchable , but not thrilling .

Very good for a Lifetime thriller. We caught it on TV today. Alyssa, is a stand-up comic looking for a new place and she meets with Robert J Fallsworth, the landlord and his sister. Trouble is Robert likes Alyssa a bit too much. Ted McGinley does a great job as the creepy landlord. Definitely recommend!

An amazing stalker movie. Loved it.

At the end you'll see the twist.

It will give suspense.