The Man in the Basement

The Man in the Basement (2021) is a mystery, drama film directed by Philippe Le Guay rated 5.6/10.

A Parisian couple decides to sell an unsanitary basement in their building. A very ordinary, nondescript man, Mr. Fonzic, shows up to buy it. Nothing unusual there, until the man moves into the cellar and makes it his permanent residence. The couple tries desperately to cancel the sale but to no avail. Worse, Mr. Fonzic becomes a threat to their family as he befriends their teenage daughter on whom he seems to exert a perverted influence.

Cast

François Cluzet

Jacques Fonzic

Bérénice Bejo

Hélène Sandberg

Jérémie Renier

Simon Sandberg

Jonathan Zaccaï

David Sandberg

Martine Chevallier

Maître Rivière

Jack Claudany

Le proviseur

Antoine Levannier

Amos

Victoria Eber

Justine

Denise Chalem

Nelly Sandberg

Patrick Descamps

Grand-père Gérard

Ambroise James Di Maggio

Jérémie Sandberg

Sacha Attal

Olivier Sandberg