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Wild Things

Wild Things

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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...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...

March 20, 1998 · Directed by John McNaughton

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 48m
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Feels like1h 35m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

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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