The Landlady
“There's nothing like a lease with an option.”
Synopsis
A young man forgets his studies and instead falls in love with his mysterious landlady after she seduces him. The landlady in turn seduces his friends and destroys their relationships. Furthermore what terrifying secret hides behind the mysteriously locked door?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Thomas
- Original Title
- The Landlady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Vivid Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Thomas
Paul Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Thomas
Producer
Paul Thomas
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Landlady
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What is The Landlady about?
A young man forgets his studies and instead falls in love with his mysterious landlady after she seduces him. The landlady in turn seduces his friends and destroys their relationships. Furthermore what terrifying secret hides behind the mysteriously locked door?
Who directed The Landlady?
The Landlady was directed by Paul Thomas.
Who stars in The Landlady?
The principal cast of The Landlady includes Hyapatia Lee, Tom Byron, Madison Stone, Mike Horner, Sunny McKay.
When was The Landlady released and how long is it?
The Landlady was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Landlady?
The Landlady holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).