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Five women, one lakeside resort, and a killer turning summer fun into deadly suspense.

THE ROOMMATES

They shared more than their rooms!

1973 · 01:27:00 · R · Crime / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Serial killing makes summer vacation more exciting! Five lovely young ladies decide to spend their summer vacation at Lake Arrowhead. While at Lake Arrowhead the women hit the party circuit and get involved with various men in the area. However, things go awry when the gals find themselves the targets of a mysterious murderer.

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What is The Roommates about?

The Roommates is a 1973 American crime thriller directed by Arthur Marks about five young women whose summer vacation at Lake Arrowhead takes a deadly turn when a mysterious killer targets them.

Synopsis

Five young women named Beth, Brea, Carla, Heather, and Heather's cousin Paula take their summer vacation together at a resort on Lake Arrowhead, where they go to parties and become involved with local men. However, things go haywire for the women when a mysterious killer targets them.
Details & Specs
Director
Arthur Marks
Writers
John Durren, Arthur Marks
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Crime, Thriller

Why Cult

Lakeside Body Count

A summer getaway turns deadly as a mysterious murderer targets five vacationing women at Lake Arrowhead.

Party Circuit Chaos

The film’s resort setting promises poolside parties and flirty encounters—until the festivities spiral into paranoia and survival.

Sassy Scream Queens

A cast led by Marki Bey, Pat Woodell, and Roberta Collins delivers '70s charm, attitude, and plenty of genre-savvy reactions to the mounting danger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Roommates about? +

The Roommates is about five young women who vacation at Lake Arrowhead, only to become the targets of a mysterious killer.

When was The Roommates released? +

The Roommates was released in 1973.

Who directed The Roommates? +

The Roommates was directed by Arthur Marks.

How long is The Roommates? +

The Roommates has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is The Roommates? +

The Roommates is a crime thriller.