Single White Female Single White Female Single White Female is a 1992 American psychological erotic thriller film based on John Lutz's novel "SWF Seeks Same". It stars Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh and was directed by Barbet Schroeder. Allison "Allie" Jones (Bridget Fonda) is a software designer in New York City, engaged to Sam Rawson (Steven Weber). Sam's ex-wife calls, and it is revealed that he slept with her recently. A hurt and angry Allie throws Sam out, breaking off their engagement, and is comforted by neighbor Graham Knox (Peter Friedman), an aspiring actor. The next morning she attends a business lunch
Single White Female markedly disturbed sense of identity, and tries to remedy it by adopting the wholesome attributes of her roommate. It is implied that she feels a deep-seated emptiness, while her fear of abandonment leads to drastic measures. The film was followed by a 2005 direct to video sequel, "", starring Kristen Miller, Allison Lange and Brooke Burns. "Single White Female" was released on VHS and LaserDisc in January 1993 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, and eventually on DVD in February 1998. The film was released on Blu-ray from Scream Factory on November 13, 2018, featuring new interviews with director Barbet Schroeder,