Cruel Intentions
Sebastian Valmont, the heir to a powerful family, enters a cynical wager with his stepsister, Kathryn. His target is Annette Hargrove, the virtuous daughter of their elite prep school's new headmaster. Using Cecile Caldwell, Annette's impressionable friend, as a pawn in his cruel game, Sebastian weaves a web of manipulation, seduction, and deceit. As the plot unfolds, the lines between calculated performance and genuine emotion begin to blur, raising the stakes to a perilous degree. This contemporary retelling delves into the dark undercurrents of teenage power, sexuality, and the devastating fallout of heartless games played with real lives.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2016 |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller, TV Movie |
| Director | Roger Kumble |
| Runtime | 45 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This 2016 TV movie remake attempts to update the vicious social satire for a new generation, often trading the original's sharp bite for a more conventional teen drama tone. The core plot mechanics remain, but some of the dangerous allure is softened.
What lingers after the credits is a competent but safe retelling that lacks the transgressive spark of its predecessor. It serves the story but forgets to truly scandalize. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Roger Kumble
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The sterile glamour of empty poolsides, whispered secrets in locker rooms, the predatory glow of phone screens in the dark.
🎭 Cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Kathryn Merteuil
Taylor John Smith
Bash Casey
Nathalie Kelley
Carmen Castillo
Peter Gallagher
Edward Valmont
Kate Levering
Annette Hargrove
Samantha Logan
Cassidy Barrett
Sophina Brown
Naomi Donovan
Coby Bell
Pascal Barrett
Taylor Zakhar Perez
Mateo De La Vega
Anne Winters
Valerie York
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