A young couple, living in a campus apartment complex, are repeatedly harassed by an eccentric, Bob Dylanesque plumber, who subjects them to a series of bizarre mind games while making unnecessary repairs to their bathroom.
For me, this may be Peter Weir's first really strong work. "Cars That Ate Paris" didn't resonate with me. I love "Picnic at Hanging Rock", but I assume it is very divisive -- the film is not for the general film-goer. But "Plumber" is very much a modern thriller, and in many ways very American. Aside from some accents, the story could have taken place anywhere in the English-speaking world.
Others have noted how it can be seen as a precursor to "The Cable Guy". I can see that, and don't know if it's intentional or not. But I will say "Plumber" is more successful, at least for me. Jim Carrey's character was too dark, and ultimately turned me off to that film. Here, the plumber is creepy but never so dark that the comedy is forgotten.
For me, this may be Peter Weir's first really strong work. "Cars That Ate Paris" didn't resonate with me. I love "Picnic at Hanging Rock", but I assume it is very divisive -- the film is not for the general film-goer. But "Plumber" is very much a modern thriller, and in many ways very American. Aside from some accents, the story could have taken place anywhere in the English-speaking world.
Others have noted how it can be seen as a precursor to "The Cable Guy". I can see that, and don't know if it's intentional or not. But I will say "Plumber" is more successful, at least for me. Jim Carrey's character was too dark, and ultimately turned me off to that film. Here, the plumber is creepy but never so dark that the comedy is forgotten.