Duplex

"Duplex" is a dark comedy film released in 2003. The movie follows a young couple, played by Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore, who purchase an affordable duplex in Brooklyn, only to realize that their elderly tenant, played by Eileen Essel, is not as sweet as she seems. The couple's attempts to evict the troublesome tenant escalate into a series of comedic yet twisted events as the tenant refuses to leave. The movie explores themes of deception, frustration, and the lengths people might go to in order to reclaim their peace of mind.