Wild Things (1998)
“They're dying to play with you.”
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...
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by John McNaughton, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Kevin Bacon
as Sergeant Ray Duquette
Matt Dillon
as Sam Lombardo
Neve Campbell
as Suzie Toller
Denise Richards
as Kelly Van Ryan
Theresa Russell
as Sandra Van Ryan
Bill Murray
as Kenneth Bowden
Daphne Rubin-Vega
as Detective Gloria Perez
Robert Wagner
as Tom Baxter
Carrie Snodgress
as Ruby
Jeff Perry
as District Attorney Bryce Hunter
Eduardo Yáñez
as Frankie Condo
Jennifer Bini Taylor
as Barbara BaxterCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 108 min |
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