Wild Things

Name: Wild Things
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1998-03-20
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, Theresa Russell

1998 | 108 min | Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but middling reviews (64% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Chinatown, start here.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect sex.

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...

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$67 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 492K people sought it out in the past year