The Intruder

About The Intruder

Released in 2019, "The Intruder" directed by Deon Taylor, is a thrilling drama that follows a young couple who buys their dream house in the Napa Valley, unaware of the home's dark history. The plot thickens as the home's past owner, Charlie Peck, refuses to relinquish his hold on the property, leading to some unnerving events. The young couple - Scott and Annie - soon find themselves caught in a terrifying scenario.

Making / Production

The movie was shot on location in picturesque Napa Valley. The director and the crew faced the challenge of shooting the film primarily in one location - the house, but they smartly used the varying atmosphere of different times of day to create a changing sense of dread and mystery. The thriller is effectively paced, relying on performances and suspense to keep viewers on the edge.

Actors

• Michael Ealy as Scott Russell - Ealy convincingly portrays the suspicious and then terrified husband, facing off against the increasingly unstable Peck.
• Meagan Good as Annie Russell - Good delivers an engaging performance as the naive wife who gives Peck the benefit of doubt initially.
• Dennis Quaid as Charlie Peck - Quaid steals the show with a chilling performance as the seemingly friendly yet insidious former owner of the house.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was originally titled 'Motivated Seller'.
• The majority of the movie was filmed in a secluded house in Vancouver, Canada.
• Dennis Quaid did most of his own stunts in the film.

Quotes

• "This is where I come to find peace. This is my sanctuary." - Charlie Peck
• "We just bought your house, this is our house now." - Scott Russell
• "Charlie is outside cutting the grass." - Annie Russell

Music, Soundtrack

• "Intruding Again" - Geoff Zanelli
• "Charlie's Descent" - Geoff Zanelli
• "Annie and Charlie" - Geoff Zanelli