For dedicated horror collectors, The Girl Next Door has received several physical releases on DVD and Blu-ray, often featuring insightful behind-the-scenes featurettes, interviews with Jack Ketchum, and audio commentaries that provide context to the heavy subject matter. Final Thoughts

The movie follows the story of Matthew Kidman (Emile Hirsch), a straight-laced high school student who lives with his parents, Bob (James Remar) and Mrs. Kidman (Sela Ward). Matthew's life is turned upside down when his parents rent out their house to a family of three: Dan (Timothy Olyphant), Pam (Elisha Cuthbert), and their son, Jason (Paul Dano).

As Matthew gets to know his new neighbors, he discovers that they are a family of swingers who engage in open and honest discussions about sex. Matthew becomes infatuated with Pam, who is 20 years old and recently graduated from college. Despite their age difference, Matthew and Pam start a romantic relationship, which leads to a series of comedic and awkward situations.