The Rental (2020)

To celebrate the successful launch of their company, two business partners and their significant others plan a weekend getaway at a home-share rental. Things are tense even before their arrival due to some possible racial profiling during the booking process, but they decide to shake it off and have a good time despite it.

This is a standard tension-filled "I know something bad is going to happen, but I'm not sure of the details yet" thriller. It works because it's quick, spare, and doesn't bother with reasons. Though it's not a masterpiece, it is an effective thriller -- plus, the denouement is truly frightening.

B-