About The Intruder

The Intruder is a 2019 American psychological thriller film directed by Deon Taylor and written by David Loughery. The movie revolves around a young married couple (Michael Ealy and Meagan Good) who buy a beautiful Napa Valley house on several acres of land only to find that the man they bought it from (Dennis Quaid) refuses to let go of the property.

Making / Production

The Intruder was produced by Hidden Empire Film Group's Deon Taylor and Roxanne Avent, and was independently financed by Robert F. Smith's private equity firm, Vista Equity Partners. The film was shot on location in Vancouver and various other locations in British Columbia, Canada.

Actors

• Michael Ealy as Scott Howard: Scott is a successful San Francisco advertising executive, who portrays growth and maturity as he confronts an unexpectedly dangerous adversary.
• Meagan Good as Annie Howard: As Scott's wife, Annie's role is an emotional ride, displaying both vulnerability and strength in the face of terror.
• Dennis Quaid as Charlie Peck: Quaid takes a departure from his well-known likable roles, presenting a convincing and chilling performance as the intrusive former homeowner.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Intruder is a rare Hollywood film that was financed by an African American private equity mogul, Robert F. Smith.
• The movie was filmed in Canada, despite being set in the United States.
• Dennis Quaid's unnerving performance as Charlie Peck is considered one of his darkest roles to date.

Quotes

• "You think you own the house, but sometimes, the house owns you." - Charlie Peck
• "In a perfect world, we make perfect choices. In the real world, we make real choices." - Scott Howard

Music, Soundtrack

• "Jeepers Creepers" by Louis Armstrong
• "Don't Let Him In" by Public
• Score composed by Geoff Zanelli