Single White Female Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

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

Movie Info

Starring:
Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman, Stephen Tobolowsky
Theatrical Release Date:
08/14/1992
DVD Release Date:
02/24/1998
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong sexuality, and for violence and language.
Run Time:
107 min.
Distributor(s):
Columbia Pictures
Production Co.:
Columbia Pictures
Director(s):
Barbet Schroeder
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery, Drama
Themes:
Haunted By the Past, Dangerous Friends, Stalkers, Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Women's Friendship, Assumed Identities
Tone:
Biting, Atmospheric, Chilly, Claustrophobic, Disturbing, Grim, Menacing, Somber
Keywords:
actor, advertising, apartment, betrayal, clerk, conflict, death, dog, escape, extramarital-affair, fiancee, friendship, insanity, insecurity, investigation, investigator, jealousy, killing, maniac, murder, obsession, physical-abuse, relationship, roommate, scheme
Country of Origin:
USA (08-14-1992)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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