“The Roommate” is an out-of-the-ordinary spine-tingling suspense film that will make any college freshman a little more wary of their new roommate.

Leighton Meester (Rebecca) and Minka Kelly (Sara) become roommates as they both enter their first year in college. In the beginning of the movie Rebecca seems like the perfect person to live with. She’s a happy go lucky girl with a shy side until she makes a complete 180 and lets out her true psychotic characteristics.

You watch as Rebecca stalks Sara’s life and tries desperately to “protect” Sara from those who have hurt her by either scaring them away, ruining their careers, or even killing them.

Of course Sara is oblivious, until she goes home with Rebecca during Thanksgiving break and learns about her eerie past.

Meester does a phenomenal job of going above and beyond in her role of a girl facing mental disorders. Her character is so unbelievably crazy. She becomes so obsessed with Sara that she eventually snaps and scares Sara away. Then she must fight to get her roommate and so called “best friend” back.

This movie will leave you on the edge of your seat because of all the twists and turns. You never know what’s going to happen next, and that’s what makes it such an exciting film.

This movie’s not only a thriller, but it contains elements of romance and comedy. Cam Gigandet (Stephen) plays Sara’s love interest and comedic relief. He cracks one-liners and uses his charm effectively to keep the mood light so the viewers have brief moments to take their minds off the hair-raising suspense.

If you are afraid of movies with blood and guts, have no fear. With the exception of a few short scenes, this movie focuses more on suspense than horror. The director leaves your imagination guessing what will come next, so often that you begin to psych yourself out.

If you go to see this movie prepare yourself to jump, laugh, scream, and maybe even accidentally throw your popcorn on the person sitting next to you. Regardless, this bone-chilling thriller is definitely a must see.

Kristin Marzullo is a Photo Editor for “The Patriot” and jcpatriot.com