In Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 classic The Lodger: The Story of the London Fog, tension escalates as a mysterious lodger arrives amid a series of Jack the Ripper-style murders. Adapted from Marie Belloc Lowndes’ book, Hitchcock’s film masterfully weaves together eerie encounters, rising tensions, and a burgeoning attraction, setting the stage for his future masterpieces. With its compelling plot, sleek camerawork, and critical acclaim, it remains a captivating classic in Hitchcock’s repertoire.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
Amidst the roaring tensions and fears created by a serial killer’s relentless victimization of blonde women, viewers are introduced to protagonist Daisy Bunting, who fits the victim profile. Things take a major twist in the film when Jonathan Drew, a young man resembling the killer, rents a room at Bunting’s guest house. While Daisy and Jonathan develop romantic feelings, the latter’s various personal belongings bring him under the radar of suspicion.
Ivor Novello portrays ‘The Lodger,’ and June Tripp plays Daisy. Other cast members include Marie Ault, Eve Gray, Arthur Chesney, and Malcolm Keen.
Watch The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) streaming via HBO Max
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) is available to watch on HBO Max. It is a streaming platform offering a wide range of movies, series, and original content.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) synopsis is as follows:
“London. A mysterious serial killer brutally murders young blond women by stalking them in the night fog. One foggy, sinister night, a young man who claims his name is Jonathan Drew arrives at the guest house run by the Bunting family and rents a room.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
