Prestige Sleaze: Cruel Intentions

Cruel Intentions

USA | 1999 | 97 min. | Roger Kumble

June 15 - 23, 2024

Prestige Sleaze

Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster’s daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.

A deliciously wicked tale of seduction, manipulation, and betrayal among wealthy New York City teens. When step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn make a bet over the virtuous Annette, their game of romantic conquest spirals into a web of deceit and scandal. With Sebastian's charm and Kathryn's cunning, they weave a twisted plot filled with seductive thrills and unexpected twists. As alliances shift and secrets unravel, the stakes grow higher, leading to a climactic showdown where hearts and reputations hang in the balance. Featuring memorable performances, steamy encounters, and a killer soundtrack, Cruel Intentions is a modern classic that keeps audiences captivated with its mix of romance, drama, and dark humor. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as desire and deception collide in this unforgettable tale of youth, power, and the pursuit of pleasure.

  • Director: Roger Kumble
  • Principal Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Louise Fletcher, Joshua Jackson, Sean Patrick Thomas, Swoosie Kurtz
  • Country: USA
  • Year: 1999
  • Running Time: 97 min.
  • Producer: Neal H. Mortiz
  • Screenplay: Roger Kumble
  • Cinematographers: Theo van de Sande
  • Editors: Jeff Freeman
  • Music: Edward Shearmur
  • Filmography: Beautiful Disaster, The Sweetest Thing
  • Language: English