The Roommate (2011)

When college freshman Sara arrives on campus for the first time, she befriends her roommate, Rebecca, unaware that the girl is becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

Director:

Christian E. Christiansen

Writer:

Sonny Mallhi

Stars:

Minka Kelly, Leighton Meester, Cam Gigandet

7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leighton Meester	...	Rebecca
Minka Kelly	...	Sara Matthews
Cam Gigandet	...	Stephen
Aly Michalka	...	Tracy
Danneel Ackles	...	Irene (as Danneel Harris)
Frances Fisher	...	Rebecca's Mom
Tomas Arana	...	Rebecca's Dad
Billy Zane	...	Professor Roberts
Nina Dobrev	...	Maria
Matt Lanter	...	Jason
Kat Graham	...	Kim (as Katerina Graham)
Johannes Raassina	...	Band Member
Cameron Fisher Brousseau	...	Band Member
Evan Michael Brown	...	Band Member
Alex Meraz	...	Frat Boy

Storyline

Fresh from Des Moines, Iowa, Sara Matthews has just landed in Los Angeles as a college freshman studying fashion design. She meets handsome Stephen, party-lover Tracy, and roommate Rebecca. Rebecca is nice, sweet and ready to share everything with Sara. It could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. But Tracy is convinced that there's something seriously wrong with Rebecca and bad things start happening to everyone close to Sara. If Sara is to have a normal college experience, she's going to have to get to the bottom of what's up with Rebecca and quickly get out of her clutches.

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Plot Keywords:

dead cat | cat killer | death of cat | animal abuse(non graphic) | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

NOTHING tests a friendship like murder.

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Twitter

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 February 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Peligrosa compañía

Filming Locations:

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$15,002,635, 6 February 2011, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$37,300,107

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$40,492,759

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems, Vertigo Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nina Dobrev and Kat Graham also appear in The Vampire Diaries (2009) together.

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Goofs

When Rebecca is lying on the floor after Sarah stabbed her in the back, at first there is a piece of hair falling across her face. The camera then flips to Sarah, then when it comes back to a closeup of Rebecca's face, the hair is no longer there.

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Quotes

Rebecca Evans: Listen to me... all I ever wanted was to be your friend...
Sara Matthews: Rebecca, I am your friend...
Rebecca Evans: No, you're not!
Sara Matthews: Yes I am...
Rebecca Evans: No. You're not. We're here because you betrayed me.
Sara Matthews: Rebecca, I'm your friend...
Rebecca Evans: STOP! STOP SAYING THINGS YOU DON'T MEAN! I protected you! I protected you against that WHORE Tracy and that NASTY little kitten! That scum bag of a professor! Even that loser ex-boyfriend of yours!
Sara Matthews: What did you do to him?
Rebecca Evans: I got rid of them all for YOU!

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Connections

Remake of Single White Female (1992)

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Soundtracks

The Gaze You Gave
Written by Sofia Silva and Jordan Zadorozny (as Jordon Zadorozny)
Performed by Abbey

User Reviews

Put this in the trash can

I went to see this movie expecting a good thriller, but man was I wrong. The opening comes right out of the blue. Its too fast paced. There is barely any storyline structure or memorable performances. NOT scary. NOT suspenseful. Pathetic and infested with forgettable acting. I can't even recommend this movie for a one night rental. The atmosphere is lifeless. The ending is so last minute thinking. The climax????!!? The climax had no ability to impress me. I regret ever spending my money on this disaster piece. There is not one unique thing this movie has to offer. I'll be surprised if anybody mentions this film's name in the future.