
Single White Female
Living with a roommate can be murder.
Directed by Barbet Schroeder
Produced by Columbia Pictures
A tense psychological thriller about intimate betrayal, where a vulnerable woman's search for connection becomes a nightmare when her roommate's obsession turns predatory.
Having recently split from her fiancé, Allison Jones welcomes new roommate Hedra Carlson. The young women quickly form a bond, but soon Allison begins to notice not all’s well with her new tenant.
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Is Single White Female scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Does Single White Female end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Single White Female violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Single White Female sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Single White Female easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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