The Tenant

Just saw this 1976 Polanski film. Must say as far as psycho-thrillers go, it was pretty good. It even had me watching it without the sound (without the soud, most horror movies appear quite harmless or should I say 'horrorless'!)

It reminded me of a spanish film I'd seen as part of a spanish film fest at the Habitat Centre quite some years ago.
A new tenant, a dead by suicide previous owner, oppressive and apparently maniachal neighbours, the new tenant little by little losing his grip on reality- all make for a decently thrilling couple of hours. But contrary to my expectations, and maybe others' as well; I'd guessed the end of the film at the end of the first fifteen minutes. Still not a bad movie to watch if its thrills and suspense one is after. Isabelle Adjani, also one of the actors in the movie is a delight to watch, not just for her acting skills- which don't really get displayed but also for her really young pretty presence.