Single White Female Page #4

Synopsis: When a 'Single White Female' places an ad in the press for a similar woman to rent a room (to replace the boyfriend she's just left), all the applicants seem weird. Then along comes a level headed woman who seems to be just right. The new lodger has a secret past which haunts her.
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Director(s): Barbet Schroeder
Production: Columbia Pictures
  1 win & 1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
6.3
Metacritic:
63
Rotten Tomatoes:
54%
R
Year:
1992
107 min
267 Views


for that news, do you?

- You can't understand friendship.

- She can't stand you!

- That's not true.

- Bullshit!

You're too needy.

You're constantly in her face.

She needs me. Who was there for her

when her boss almost raped her?

You were off on a business trip

or screwing someone.

- She never told me that.

- That's right, she told me.

So... don't try and make me think

that we're not close.

We lean on each other

and we protect each other.

We're best friends.

You're nuts, you know that?

I think you're out of your skull.

Yeah, well, sticks and stones...

- Don't touch me!

- I'm sorry.

I know you want to save face.

I won't tell her, okay?

Just call her and tell her you're

going back to your ex-wife.

I won't say a word.

You won't have to say a word.

I'll tell her myself.

F***ing b*tch!

Goodnight, Miss Jones.

Goodnight.

Hedy?

I hope I didn't wake you.

I got an early start.

- You don't have to move out today.

- There, I think that's it.

I hope you don't mind me storing

some stuff in the cage downstairs.

It'll be less bother.

Sure, that's fine.

I'm really sorry it didn't work out.

I'd better get this stuff

out of here.

We can have breakfast

when you get back.

Morning Newsbreak...

Police found the body this morning.

Identification ofthe white male of

around 30 years ofage is pending.

A witness heard a struggle in room

- Atherton Hotel.

- Sam Rawson's room, please. 612.

I'm sorry, there's been an accident.

Youshouldspeak to the police.

Allie?

What are you doing?

I just suddenly felt sick.

It was the funniest thing.

I hope I'm not pregnant.

Let me help you.

Let me get you some water.

Drink some.

- Are you feeling better?

- Yeah, I'm going out for a while.

- I thought you said breakfast?

- Yeah, it's in the blender.

Dressed like that?

I'm going to see Graham.

He called while you were out.

Still, if you're not feeling well,

you should wear more than that.

Maybe you're right.

Leave the door open so we can talk.

You know why I think you're sick?

You're upset about Sam.

You know Sam's dead, don't you?

Yeah, we don't have much time.

You didn't do it, Hedy, did you?

You couldn't have!

Why?

Allie, he came in my mouth.

Then he wanted to beat the sh*t out

of me because I wanted to tell you.

It was an accident.

But he deserved it.

Come on.

The police will be here soon.

But you shouldn't run.

That'll only make it worse.

You weren't yourself

when you did this.

I know. I was you.

Who is this Hedy anyway?

No one's seen her.

She's not on the lease.

There's not even a fingerprint.

I've been cleaning like crazy.

- They'd put you away.

- Hedy, it'll never work.

Besides... people have seen you.

We'll get a lawyer and a doctor and

they'll explain it to the police.

No.

Why are you making me do this?

We're friends, Allie. You'll be

in a lot of trouble without me.

But I'm not going to leave you.

That wouldn't be right.

I won't leave you. Let's go.

Up!

Go!

No, up to Graham's.

He's already involved.

- Nobody's home.

- Use these. Go on, hurry up.

He must be sleeping.

We were up late last night.

- Graham?

- He can't hear you.

Wait till you see me.

It was beautiful, but I can't

go around looking like you any more.

Okay now, Allie, don't laugh.

How's that? Good?

I've got to cash a pay cheque.

I'll only be gone an hour.

I know how you hate to be alone.

When I get back, we'll do

your hair, too. Be good. Bye.

- What's the part this time?

- Excuse me?

You're an actress, right?

You're never the same person twice.

I like it. I just thought

the other was more you.

- Maybe next time I'll try blonde.

- Really? I'm flattered. Thanks.

Miss Besch?

Your father's been calling here.

He'll come to New York

if you don't call him.

Do you live here?

No, I'm just watching the place.

It's on a timer. I'm sorry.

- I have to register a complaint.

- Please, I'll turn it off.

How could you do that?

Everything I've done, I've done

for you. Don't you understand that?

People like you don't care.

Just like that stupid girl in Tampa.

She called my parents, too.

Told them all my secrets.

You want to put me away.

I can't keep making excuses

for you, Allie.

I can't... I can't...

God!

What?

What?

- Please...

- No.

Don't make me leave you, Ellen.

It's okay.

We've got to get out of here now.

Jesus... Mitch!

- Get in here.

- What?

- What is it?

- Look.

It's erasing.

I didn't do anything.

On mine, too!

"The last payment from

Fontana Fashions is past due. "

"Contact Allison Jones today or your

data will be irretrievably lost. "

"This payment policing programme

is installed on all my software. "

Should I just plug this

in the phone jack?

- You can make reservations on this?

- And you can pay by credit card.

- L.A., right?

- Yeah.

- No answer at the first number.

- What about Knox?

Busy.

Turn 'em off. Turn 'em all off!

Things are going to be different

in L.A.

- First class?

- Is it worth it?

We can use one of Graham's cards.

I saw his wallet in the living room.

I'll go see.

PLEASE HELP ME.

THIS IS NOT A JOKE.

I know I saw it.

Maybe it's in the kitchen.

I'M AT 768 W. 74TH STREE

No! No!

Going down.

That's okay...

Excuse me, is this 1203?

Is Graham Knox at home?

- No, he's on a cruise.

- I'm looking for Allison Jones?

- Who are you?

- Mitchell Myerson.

She did a job for me.

- She's not on this floor.

- I was down at her apartment.

But I did contact her here once.

I'm the only one here

and I never met her. Excuse me.

This is hers. You do know her.

What the f*** is going on here?

Be careful, she's crazy.

Get off of her.

You think she wants you

touching her? Get off her!

Okay, I'm getting up.

- Where is she?

- Don't worry, I took care of her.

I don't want to try

to be loved any more.

I don't want to be scared any more.

Or to kill any more.

I don't want to kill any more.

I don't want to be alone any more.

I don't want

to be anything any more.

I don't need a reason

to kill myself...

I need a reason not to...

...and there isn't one.

You want to say anything special

to anyone?

Okay, "Allison Jones", go on.

Now they'll know it was you.

No one will believe I wrote that.

I was never that scared.

- Well... not like that.

- Of course it's you.

I never met anyone

so scared of being alone.

And I saved you from that,

but you don't care.

Did you know that identical twins

are never really identical?

There's always one who's prettier.

And the one who's not

does all the work.

She used me

and then she left me.

Just like you.

Come on... take them.

- Come on, it's nicer this way.

- Okay.

Allie!

Please...

I'm not like your sister, Hedy.

Not any more. I'm like you now.

Graham!

I'll kill you!

Get off him!

Graham, stay inside!

EXI:

Allie?

Hey, here you are.

Don't make me come get you.

Allie, come out now.

Come on. Come out now!

I'm scared!

Where are you?

Why are you hiding from me?

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Don Roos

Don Roos was born on April 14, 1955 in New York, USA. He is a writer and director, known for Marley & Me (2008), The Opposite of Sex (1998) and Bounce (2000). He is married to Dan Bucatinsky. They have two children. more…

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