Reddit Misses Movies Like This Edgy 90s Thriller Available on Prime

The decade of the 1990s was fruitful for thrillers and mystery stories, including the ones that contain erotic elements too. The main director of this kind was David Lynch, who inscribed his name in history with the Twin Peaks fever sweeping over America.

However, there were other directors who tried to ride this hype train. Such an attempt was made in 1992, when the psychological thriller we’re going to talk about was released, and since then it gained such a cultish status it’s still discussed on Reddit.

Its plot revolves around Allison, a young woman who decides to separate from her fiancé and starts looking for a roommate. Eventually, she finds one, a femme fatale named Hedra, who seems to be incredibly interested in her neighbor's life.

However, when Allison starts thinking of reconciling with her boyfriend, Hedra grows jealous and even aggressive. The more we observe her changed behavior, the more we learn about her true motives, while Allison finally realizes who she’s dealing with.

Back in the 1990s, this movie continued the back-then trend for thrillers led by a completely new type of female characters — they’re strong-willed, extremely attractive and kind of crazy, see, for example, the lead of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992).

Thus, it appears to be a perfect example of so-called psycho femme thrillers, and the main key to its wholesomeness is truly its leading actresses.

The film stars Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh, and their performances received glowing praise at the time, despite the fact that critics panned the development of the movie’s plot.

Moreover, the thriller centered on a tenant, who turns the life of the protagonist into a nightmare, just like a number of other flicks from the 90s. These include Michael Keaton's Pacific Heights (1990) and Nicole Kidman and Alec Baldwin’s Malice (1993).

Titled Single White Female, this movie is truly a must-watch for those who enjoy the suspenseful, yet appealing atmosphere of 90s thrillers. It also pays homage to classic horror masterpieces, such as Hitchcock's Vertigo and Polanski's Rosemary's Baby.

“I can’t believe it’s been 34 years since this movie came out. This movie still comes across as very stylish and edgy,” admits Redditor @HenryBozzio about it.

Check out this thriller gem, as Single White Female is available for streaming on Prime.