IMDb 6.6 1998 HD

Wild Things

Wild Things

1998
Drama Mystery Thriller
108 min R USA
6.368 / 10
6.6 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director John McNaughton / Melinda Taksen / Bruce Franklin / John R. Woodward / Ty Arnold / Artie Malesci
Starring
Kevin Bacon / Matt Dillon / Neve Campbell / Denise Richards / Theresa Russell / Bill Murray / Daphne Rubin-Vega / Robert Wagner

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

provocative twisty sensational suspenseful manipulative sleazy audacious complex entertaining scandalous morally ambiguous shocking

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 13, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'Wild Things' is a deliciously wicked concoction, a film that understands the power of a good, solid twist. It’s a rare thriller that genuinely keeps you guessing until the final frames. The ensemble cast is superb, each actor…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One can appreciate the ambition behind 'Wild Things,' a film determined to deliver a twist-laden, scandalous experience. The core premise, involving a counsellor accused of rape by two students, sets a dramatic stage. However, the execution often feels…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A film that certainly isn't shy about its intentions, 'Wild Things' offers a high-octane dose of erotic thriller fare. The narrative is a labyrinth designed to shock and surprise, with a cast that seems to relish the juicy,…

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Marcus Thorne
May 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This late-90s thriller is a masterclass in misdirection. 'Wild Things' ensnares the viewer with a seemingly straightforward accusation that rapidly unravels into a complex tapestry of desire and duplicity. The performances are uniformly strong, with Bacon, Dillon, Campbell,…

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Eleanor Vance
May 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A tangled web of deceit, 'Wild Things' delivers a provocative thriller that revels in its own sensationalism. Kevin Bacon anchors the film as a guidance counsellor caught in a devastating accusation, ably supported by a cast that embraces…

FAQs

The film masterfully explores how power dynamics and public perception can be weaponised. The accusations against Sam Lombardo illustrate how quickly a reputation can be destroyed, regardless of truth. The narrative then dissects how individuals exploit these dynamics to their advantage, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator.