Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It seemed like a good deal… at first.

In $55 Private Room In A Safe Quiet Neighborhood, Jennifer’s carefully crafted plan begins to unravel when an unexpected guest enters her life — bringing chaos, complications, and a situation no one could have predicted.

As secrets surface and intentions collide, what starts as a simple arrangement spirals into something far more absurd.

A darkly comedic story about control, relationships, and just how strange things can get behind closed doors.

Directed by Lauren Norby
Starring Gillian Todd, John Budge, and Brick Patrick

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From the filmmaker:

“This idea came from staying in a stranger’s home for the first time — and imagining all the ways things could go wrong. From there, the story grew into something much stranger and more fun to explore.”

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