This was “The Usual Suspects” for people that think “Showgirls” was too complicated.
Wild Things
They're dying to play with you.
Rating
1.8 (2)
Release Date
3/20/1998Runtime
115 minsOverview
When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$20,000,000Revenue
$67,200,000Homepage
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How It Feels
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A slick, steamy thriller that keeps you guessing through layer after layer of manipulation and deceit. Trust no one, especially not the people you think you've figured out.
Mood
TenseParanoidBittersweet
Themes
CorruptionBetrayalPower
Tone
Ironic
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Neon-drenchedStylized genre
Structure
Nonlinear
Heads up
Sexual contentSexual violenceGraphic violence
Kevin Bacon
Sergeant Ray Duquette
Matt Dillon
Sam Lombardo
Neve Campbell
Suzie Toller
Denise Richards
Kelly Van Ryan
Theresa Russell
Sandra Van Ryan
Bill Murray
Kenneth Bowden
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Detective Gloria Perez
Robert Wagner
Tom Baxter
Carrie Snodgress
Ruby
Jeff Perry
District Attorney Bryce Hunter
Eduardo Yáñez
Frankie Condo
Jennifer Bini Taylor
Barbara Baxter
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