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The Roommate (2011)

The Roommate
The Roommate
PG-13
Drama
Documentary
Horror
Thriller

Release Date
February 4, 2011
Director
Christian E. Christiansen
Runtime
93
Main Genre
Drama
Writers
Sonny Mallhi
Tagline
2,000 colleges, 8 million roomates, which one will you get?

Summary

When Sara, a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.

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