Wild Things [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]

Director: John McNaughton, Artie Malesci John McNaughton

Overview

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.

Product Details

Release Date:	05/24/2022
UPC:	0760137101253
Original Release:	1998
Source:	Arrow Video
Language:	English
Time:	1:48:00
Format:	Blu-ray
Sales rank:	8,754

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Matt Dillon	Sam Lombardo
Denise Richards	Kelly Van Ryan
Neve Campbell	Suzie Toller
Kevin Bacon	Ray Duquette
Theresa Russell	Sandra Van Ryan
Daphne Rubin-Vega	Gloria Perez
Robert Wagner	Tom Baxter
Bill Murray	Ken Bowden
Carrie Snodgress	Ruby
Jeff Perry	Bryce Hunter
Cory Pendergast	Jimmy Leach
Marc Macaulay	Walter
Toi Svane	Nicole
Dennis Neal	Art Maddox
Diane Adams	School Secretary
Paulo Benedeti	Kirk
Jennifer Bini	Barbara Baxter
Victoria Bass	Judge
Ted Bartsch	Bailiff
Leonor Anthony	Ken's Secretary
Antoni Cornacchione	Police Chief
Robert Deacon	Prisoner
Tony Giaimo	Dave,Dave
Manny Suarez	Georgie
Janet Bushor	Barmaid
Gina LaMarca	Hooker
Nancy Duerr	Reporter No. 1
Margo Peace	Reporter No. 2
Keith Wilson	Reporter No. 3
Nelson Oramos	Policeman No. 1
Michael Dean Walker	Policeman No. 2
Jesse Muson	Policeman No. 3
Kimberly Lamaze	Policewoman No. 1
Rebecca White	Policewoman No. 2
Eduardo Yáñez	Frankie Condo
George S. Clinton	Composer
Daphn Vega	detektyw Gloria Perez
Toi Svane Stepp	Nicole
Jennifer Taylor	Barbara Baxter
Antoni Corone	Police Chief
Manny Suárez	Georgie

Technical Credits

Stephen Peters

John McNaughton	Director
Stephen Peters	Screenwriter
Steven A. Jones	Producer
Rodney Liber	Producer
Kevin Bacon	Executive Producer
Chick Bernhardt	Stunts
Kevin Harris	Special Effects
Brace John	Casting
Linda Lowry	Casting
Artie Malesci	Director
Durk Tyndall	Special Effects
John Brace	Casting
Peter Devlin	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

As trashy as they come, and just about as irresistible, John McNaughton's steamy Florida noir would be downright laughable if its professionalism and stamp of authorship was not in evidence in every gorgeous frame. Stunningly photographed by Jeffrey L. Kimball, Wild Things tweaks the sensibilities in such a way that it almost seems old-fashioned. It delights in throwing twists and turns at the viewer, and surprisingly, virtually all of them are convincing and satisfying. The cast is wonderfully game here, with Matt Dillon and Neve Campbell effectively cast against type, and the inclusion of Bill Murray only points to the film's delirious tongue-in-cheek nature. Wild Things can honestly be called one of the '90s true neo-noirs, as it employs all of its conventions (double-crossing, femme fatales, etc.), but with a refreshing sense of irony. Though the film didn't do bang-up business at the box office, it has developed a well-deserved cult of fans who have discovered its snaky pleasures, such as its overt sexiness and a willingness to bend the rules and give the viewer a really good time.