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The Roommate (2003): Cast & Plot

The Roommate (2003) movie poster

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.

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The Roommate (2003) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
6 min
Director
Damian Mc Carthy
Genres
Horror , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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…

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Cast & crew

The Roommate Cast & Characters

Fintan Collins leads the cast as Guy, with Joseph Mc Carthy as Patrick. Directed by Damian Mc Carthy.

From the director

More from Damian Mc Carthy

More films directed by Damian Mc Carthy, best-rated first: Hokum, Oddity, Caveat and Hands.

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Plot

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

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Quiz

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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FAQ

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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