In the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things, Matt Dillon plays detective Sam Lombardo, Denise Richards plays Kelly Van Ryan, and Neve Campbell plays Suzie Toller.
Main cast
- Sam LombardoMatt DillonMain
- Kelly Van RyanDenise RichardsMain
- Suzie TollerNeve CampbellMain
- Sergeant Ray DuquetteKevin BaconMain
Supporting cast
- Ken BowdenBill MurraySupp
- Tom Van RyanRobert WagnerSupp
- Sandra Van RyanTheresa RussellSupp
- Gloria PerezDaphne Rubin-VegaSupp
Guest & voice
- WalterMarc MacaulayGuest
- DetectiveEduardo YáñezGuest
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About this cast
Wild Things is a 1998 American erotic thriller film directed by John McNaughton. The story follows a high school guidance counselor who becomes entangled in a web of seduction, blackmail, and murder involving two female students and a detective.
FAQs
Who plays Sam Lombardo in Wild Things?
Matt Dillon plays Sam Lombardo.
Who plays Kelly Van Ryan in Wild Things?
Denise Richards plays Kelly Van Ryan.
Who plays Suzie Toller in Wild Things?
Neve Campbell plays Suzie Toller.
Is Wild Things based on a true story?
No, Wild Things is a fictional story, though it was inspired by real-life cases of high school scandals.
What is the major twist in Wild Things?
The film features multiple twists, including that the initial crime was a conspiracy between Sam, Kelly, and Suzie to frame Ray Duquette.
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