The Roommate (2003): Cast & Plot
The Roommate is a 2003 short comedy horror film directed by Damian Mc Carthy, starring Fintan Collins as Guy and Joseph Mc Carthy. It runs 6 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Damian Mc Carthy
- Original language
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English
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Roommate About?
The premise of The Roommate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Something’s not quite right with Guy’s new roommate…
The Roommate Cast & Characters
Fintan Collins leads the cast as Guy, with Joseph Mc Carthy as Patrick. Directed by Damian Mc Carthy.
- Director Damian Mc Carthy
- Fintan Collins as Guy
- Joseph Mc Carthy as Patrick
More from Damian Mc Carthy
More films directed by Damian Mc Carthy, best-rated first: Hokum, Oddity, Caveat and Hands.
The Roommate Plot Summary
What happens in The Roommate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sara Matthews begins her freshman year in Los Angeles, stepping into a buzzing dorm world where new friendships form as quickly as insecurities surface. She quickly befriends two roommates at first glance: Tracy, a party-loving confidant, and Stephen, a charming college guy who becomes her love interest. Sara also shares a room with Rebecca, a wealthy but shy student who bears an uncanny resemblance to her. What starts as a budding social circle soon reveals a much darker current beneath the surface. Rebecca’s growing fixation on Sara turns into an all-consuming obsession that skewers every boundary between friendship and control.
Full summary
The whole story of The Roommate, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Roommate?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the film's main female protagonist?
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The Roommate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Roommate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Roommate?
The Roommate runs 6 minutes.
When was The Roommate released?
The Roommate was released in 2003.
Who directed The Roommate?
The Roommate was directed by Damian Mc Carthy.
More films by Damian Mc Carthy Who is in the cast of The Roommate?
The Roommate stars Fintan Collins as Guy and Joseph Mc Carthy as Patrick.
Does The Roommate have a post-credit scene?
No. The Roommate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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