Single White Female

In the sleek, bustling backdrop of Manhattan, a talented software designer finds her structured world upended by a series of personal betrayals. Allison (often called Allie) has just ended an ill‑fated engagement and is left navigating the hollow echo of a career that promises success but offers little comfort. Seeking stability, she places an ad for a roommate in her historic Ansonia building, hoping a quiet presence will help restore a sense of normalcy amid the city’s relentless pace.

When a shy, enigmatic young woman answers the ad, Hedy—who introduces herself under a different name—slides into the apartment and quickly becomes an essential part of Allie’s daily routine. Hedy’s quiet charm and apparent empathy provide a soothing contrast to Allie’s recent turmoil, and the two women begin to forge a bond that feels both intimate and unsettlingly dependent. Hedy’s past, hinted at through whispered stories and lingering melancholy, adds a layer of intrigue that keeps Allie—and the audience—wondering just how much of her new companion is truly what she seems.

The film dwells in the close‑quarters tension of shared space, using the apartment’s cramped rooms and the city’s perpetual noise to amplify a growing sense of claustrophobia. A tone of quiet dread quietly builds as Allie’s trust in Hedy deepens, hinting at an undercurrent of obsession that could soon blur the line between support and control. The story promises a psychological cat‑and‑mouse dance, set against the glossy veneer of a modern professional life, where the most dangerous threats often arise from the people we invite into our most private spaces.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 13:35