Wild Things (1998) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
This thriller takes place in Blue Bay, Florida, where social-climbing guidance counselor Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon) is indifferent to teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards), who retaliates by accusing him of rape, an accusation that leads to his suspension by the school and a rejection from the country club. He can't afford a big attorney, so he hires shrewd Ken Bowden (Bill Murray), while Kelly's mom, Sandra Van Ryan (Theresa Russell), Sam's former lover, gets a platoon of top lawyers. Trailer-trash Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell) backs up Kelly's claim and additional plot twists and turns develop. The seldom-seen Carrie Snodgrass (Diary of a Mad Housewife) has a supporting role in this film. - Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
03/13/1998
DVD Release Date:
09/09/1998
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong sexuality, nudity, language and some violence.
Run Time:
106 min.
Distributor(s):
Sony
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Dangerous Attraction, Femmes Fatales, Mind Games, Teachers and Students, Miscarriage of Justice, Cons and Scams
Tone:
Biting, Sexual, Tense, Irreverent
Keywords:
con/scam, double-cross, false-accusation, femme-fatale
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
