Cast:
Jonathan Rhys MeyersRobert
Luke KleintankDavid
Eloise SmythVanessa
Bruce DavisonGrant
Ieva Florence-VīksneJanine
Regīna RazumaMrs. Petrova
Director:
Kasra Farahani
The Good Neighbor (2016): Spoiler-Free Review
The Good Neighbor is Kasra Farahani’s 2016 thriller about two teens and a cruel prank. It plays out in one house, with hidden cameras.
The Premise
Ethan (Logan Miller) and Sebastian (Keir Gilchrist) are high school seniors who want to make a viral video. They plan to haunt their neighbor, a grumpy old man named Harold (James Caan), with hidden cameras and tricks. They want to film his fear. Soon they find out that Harold has secrets of his own.
Why It Works
- James Caan gives a sly, weary performance as Harold.
- The film uses security cameras as a way to tell the story.
- The small, quiet house makes a good, tight setting.
At a Glance
- Director: Kasra Farahani
- Cast: James Caan, Logan Miller, Keir Gilchrist
- Setting: A suburban street
- Genre: Thriller
Verdict
A small, tense film with a darker bite than it first shows. It works well as a quick thriller.
- Who should watch: Fans of small-scale thrillers and cat-and-mouse stories.
- Spoilers: none. We never reveal the twist in this review.
Frequently Asked Questions About:
"The Good Neighbor"
Who directed The Good Neighbor?
Kasra Farahani directed it.
Who stars in The Good Neighbor?
James Caan, Logan Miller and Keir Gilchrist star.
Is The Good Neighbor a twist movie?
Yes. It has a late reveal about Harold.
Last updated: November, 2026
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