You can take this 1992 thriller one of two ways: it's either a highly suspenseful movie about an unfortunate young woman's psychological breakdown, or it's a glossy slasher movie starring two of Hollywood's best young actresses. Or maybe it's both at the same time-or perhaps it's the clever and well-acted thriller for its first hour before resorting to the routine shocks of a cheap horror flick. However you look at it, there's no denying that this is a dynamite showcase for Jennifer Jason Leigh as the flatmate from hell who becomes the bane of Bridget Fonda's existence.... First she picks up Fonda's mannerisms, then starts to borrow her wardrobe, cuts her hair to resemble Fonda's, and even "borrows" her roommate's boyfriend for a deceitful night of lovemaking. By that point Fonda's totally freaking out (wouldn't you?), and, well, that's when the whole thing gets a little too silly. Still, this is a nifty little shocker, and director Barbet Schroeder brings more intelligence and style to the material than it really deserves. Add that to the fine performances by the battling roommates and you've got a movie that will make you think twice before inviting total strangers to live with you. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. An innocent flat share ad opens the door to murderous, unrelenting terror in this pulse-pounding psychological shocker. After an unfaithful fiance leaves her abruptly, single, young New Yorker Allie Jones (Bridget Fonda - 'Jackie Brown') advertises for a flat-mate to share her spacious apartment. But when mousy Hedra Carlson (Jennifer Jason Leigh - 'Dolores Clairbourne') moves in, she doesn't just take over Allie's spare bedroom. She takes over her clothes, her boyfriend, her identity... and then tries to take her life. Before Allie's eyes, Hedra makes a startling transformation - the perfect room-mate becomes the perfect nightmare. Actors Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman & Frances Bay Director Barbet Schroeder Certificate 18 years and over Languages English Duration 1 hour 44 minutes (approx)
Allie (Bridget Fonda) finds that her boyfriend is cheating on her, so she kicks him out and advertises for a roommate. She selects Hedra (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a shy newcomer to Manhattan. At first Hedra seems to be the perfect flatmate, but dark secrets lie just beneath the surface.
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