Review of The Roommate (2008) by Joni-Marie M — 30 May 2011

Not as bad as everyone is making it out to be. stop having such high hopes for cheesy hollywood horror movies. decent thriller and leigton meester plays a great creepster!

This review of The Roommate (2008) was written by Joni-Marie M on 30 May 2011.

The Roommate has generally received mixed reviews.

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