The Vagrant 1992
"He's not home alone."
When a stressed-out sales executive purchases a new house, he expects peace and quiet—until he discovers the previous tenant, a homeless man, refuses to leave.
Director: Chris Walas
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vagrant (1992) about?
A stressed-out businessman moves into a new house, only to find the homeless previous tenant refusing to vacate. What begins as a simple eviction dispute spirals into a nightmarish game of psychological and physical survival.
Who directed The Vagrant?
Chris Walas directed *The Vagrant*, blending horror and comedy with his signature style.
Who stars in The Vagrant?
Bill Paxton, Michael Ironside, Marshall Bell, Mitzi Kapture, and Marshall Bell headline the cast.
Is The Vagrant (1992) worth watching?
If you enjoy horror-comedies with a dark edge, *The Vagrant (1992)* delivers quirky scares and an unpredictable plot. Its cult status and solid performances make it a solid pick, though it may not satisfy purists looking for pure terror.
How long is The Vagrant?
The film runs for 91 minutes.
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About The Vagrant (1992) — A Dark Comedy-Horror About a Tenant Who Won't Leave
When a stressed-out sales executive purchases a new house, he expects peace and quiet—until he discovers the previous tenant, a homeless man, refuses to leave. Chris Walas' darkly comedic horror-thriller, *The Vagrant (1992)*, blends unsettling tension with sharp satire as a seemingly ordinary man's new home becomes a battleground for survival. Marshall Bell stars as the determined (but increasingly desperate) protagonist, while Bill Paxton and Michael Ironside add gritty intensity to the fray. The film's eerie atmosphere lingers long after the credits roll, balancing scares with moments of absurdity.
Dripping with claustrophobic dread and biting social commentary, *The Vagrant (1992)* explores themes of class, invasion, and the fragility of control. The director's knack for mixing horror tropes with black comedy gives the movie a uniquely uneasy charm, making it a cult favorite for fans of offbeat genre films.