Rating: R
Genre:
Thriller
Theatrical Release: 08/14/1992(USA)
Release Date: 02/24/1998
SubTitles: English/Espanol/French
Dubbed: English/Espanol/French
Sound: DDS
Run Time: 107 Minutes
Flags: Violence, Nudity, Adult Situations, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Adult Language
Distributor/Studio: Columbia TriStar
In this
psychological thriller, a needy young woman finds fulfillment by trying to literally become her successful roommate. Attractive Manhattanite
Allison Jones (
Bridget Fonda) has it all: a handsome beau, a rent-controlled apartment, and a promising career as a fashion designer. When boyfriend
Sam (
Steven Weber) proves unfaithful,
Allison strikes out on her own but must use the classifieds to seek out a roommate in order to keep her spacious digs. In steps
Hedra Carlson (
Jennifer Jason Leigh), who's timid and frumpy but puppy-dog sweet. The self-centered
Allison finds
Hedra's eager friendship flattering, but soon she grows annoyed as
Hedra begins emulating everything about her. After
Allison gets back with
Sam and asks
Hedra to please vacate the premises, the pert beauty really gets to see her weird new roomie's bad side --
Hedra, it seems, is downright homicidal. Directed by
Barbet Schroeder, who wowed Hollywood with
Barfly and
Reversal of Fortune.
Single White Female was the second screenplay from future
Opposite of Sex director
Don Roos.
~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
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A reviewer
from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
A Want Ad for Madness.
Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in this well-acted psychological thriller based on John Lutz's novel, SWF Seeks Same. Fonda plays a self-employed N.Y. fashion designer, who places an ad in the papers for a roommate to share her apartment with, unware that her latest resempient (Leigh) turns out to be the Roommate from Hell! Warning: The next time you decide to place an ad for a roommate, be sure to check out that person's background first. Because he or she might not whom they appear to be on the surface. Also starring Steven Weber, Peter Friedman, Stephen Tobolowsky, Frances Bay, Rene Estevez, and Ken Tobey. Followed by a direct-to-video sequel.
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