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Wild Things

Wild Things

They're dying to play with you.

19986.41h 48m

Overview

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...

Directed by John McNaughton
Written by Stephen Peters
Produced by Steven A. Jones, Rodney Liber
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $67.2M

Top Cast

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Sergeant Ray Duquette

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Sam Lombardo

Neve Campbell

Neve Campbell

Suzie Toller

Denise Richards

Denise Richards

Kelly Van Ryan

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Sandra Van Ryan

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Kenneth Bowden

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Daphne Rubin-Vega

Detective Gloria Perez

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Tom Baxter

Carrie Snodgress

Carrie Snodgress

Ruby

Jeff Perry

Jeff Perry

District Attorney Bryce Hunter

Themes & Keywords

sailboatfloridarapesexual abusecourt caseblackmaileroticismsailingseductionevergladesheart-throbcheerleadermenage a troisconspiracyduringcreditsstingererotic thrilleraccusationpool

About Wild Things

Wild Things is a mystery, thriller, drama film released in 1998 exploring themes of sailboat, florida, rape, sexual abuse, court case, blackmail. Directed by John McNaughton, it stars Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell. 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...

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