The Roommate
The Roommate

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The Roommate

1995
Movie
Adult · 18+
66 min
English

Have you ever met someone who drove you crazy? The way they walk, the way they talk -- every single move they make gives you the biggest and hardest crotch ache you've ever had: you don't just want them, you need them! Ever since he moved in, Tony has had it bad for his new roommate -- and he's trying every trick in the book to get him. Will he succeed? Come on over and find out, and along the way you'll get to see seven of the hottest guys gettin' it on and gettin' it off in this Catalina Video release.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users65%
Director: Michael AptedGenres: Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah Jenkins, moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams but finds herself entangled in a dangerous obsession with her new roommate, Rebecca. As Rebecca's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and controlling, Sarah realizes her life is in grave danger. She must find a way to escape the suffocating grip of her roommate before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The Roommate received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed at the performances of its lead actresses, Melanie Griffith and Demi Moore. However, many found the plot predictable and the thriller elements to be less effective than intended, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Melanie Griffith and Demi Moore deliver strong performances that elevate the material.

  • The film suffers from a familiar plot and a lack of genuine suspense.

  • Despite its flaws, it offers a watchable, if somewhat formulaic, psychological thriller.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, albeit somewhat predictable, thriller. While some appreciated the performances, many felt the storyline lacked originality and failed to deliver truly surprising twists.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be released in 1994 but was delayed due to studio issues and a re-edit of the film.

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