Quick Facts
DirectorJohn McNaughton
Runtime1h 48m · R
GenresDrama · Mystery · Thriller
Release1998-03-20
Film
Wild Things
1998· R· 1h 48m· Drama· Mystery· Thriller
“They're dying to play with you.”
Wild Things (1998) unravels a web of deceit and accusation in a high-school setting where guidance counselor Sam Lombardo is accused of raping two teenage girls, Kelly Van Ryan and Suzie Toller. Suspended and ostracized, Sam navigates a mire of suspicion and conspiracy, as a detective's investigation uncovers a labyrinth of lies and ulterior motives. The film's claustrophobic atmosphere and intricate plot twists challenge the viewer's perceptions, questioning the veracity of each character's claims and the nature of truth itself.
1998-03-20
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Key Crew
DirectorJohn McNaughton
WriterStephen Peters
ProducerRodney Liber
Director of PhotographyJeffrey L. Kimball
Original Music ComposerGeorge S. Clinton
EditorElena Maganini
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released1998-03-20
Runtime1h 48m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosMandalay Entertainment
Budget$20M
Box office$67M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.4/10 · 2013 votes
Original languageen
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