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SWF Seeks Same
''SWF Seeks Same'' (1990) (later retitled ''Single White Female'') is a thriller novel by John Lutz (mystery writer), John Lutz. The story concerns a woman whose new roommate seems perfect, until the roommate starts copying her and behaving strangely in other ways. The new roommate begins duplicating every life style and behavior of the girl she is renting from. The novel was the basis for the film ''Single White Female'' in 1992. The novel was re-released as an e-book in September 2011. References 1990 American novels American thriller novels American novels adapted into films {{1990s-thriller-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lutz (mystery Writer)
John Thomas Lutz (September 11, 1939 – January 9, 2021) was an American writer who mainly wrote mystery novels. Career Lutz's work included political suspense, private eye novels, urban suspense, humor, occult, crime caper, police procedural, espionage, historical, futuristic, amateur detective, thriller; virtually every mystery sub-genre. He was the author of more than forty novels and over 200 short stories and articles. His novel ''Single White Female'' was the basis for the 1992 film starring Bridget Fonda and his novel ''The Ex'' was made into the HBO original movie of the same title, for which he co-authored the screenplay. Lutz's novels and short fiction have been translated into almost every language and adapted for almost every medium. Lutz served as president of both Mystery Writers of America and Private Eye Writers of America. Among his awards are the MWA Edgar Award, the Shamus Award (twice), The Trophee 813 Award for best mystery short story collection translated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Single White Female
''Single White Female'' is a 1992 American psychological erotic thriller film based on John Lutz's 1990 novel ''SWF Seeks Same''. It stars Bridget Fonda and Jennifer Jason Leigh and was directed by Barbet Schroeder. Plot New York City software designer Allison "Allie" Jones is engaged to Sam Rawson. Sam's ex-wife calls, and when it is revealed that he slept with her recently, Allie throws him out, breaking off their engagement, and her neighbor, aspiring actor Graham Knox, comforts her. The next morning, Allie attends a business lunch with Mitchell Myerson, a fashion house owner looking to buy Allie's revolutionary new program. He manipulates her into significantly reducing the price; as he is her first and only client, she accepts. Allie advertises for a new roommate to share her apartment in the Ansonia. She settles on Hedra Carlson, whom she nicknames "Hedy", and they become friends. Hedy explains that her twin was stillborn, leaving her constantly lonely. Hedy becomes overly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |