The Cable Guy

There's no such thing as free cable.

Directed by Ben Stiller

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

A darkly comedic thriller about obsessive friendship and social isolation, blending farcical humor with genuine menace and paranoia.

When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour.