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Wild Things (1998)

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Wild Things focuses on 17-year-old Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards), whose fixation on her charismatic guidance counselor Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon) goes far beyond ordinary admiration. Her behavior gradually escalates, placing Sam in an increasingly precarious position.

When Sam firmly rejects her advances, Kelly responds with a serious accusation that sends shockwaves through the community. With the backing of her influential mother and her extensive connections, the allegation quickly begins to unravel Sam’s personal and professional life.

Despite the gravity of the claims, the absence of concrete evidence prevents the case from immediately moving forward. Public opinion remains divided, and the truth appears impossible to pin down.

The situation takes an unexpected turn when a new witness comes forward, setting off a chain of events that exposes layers of manipulation, hidden motives, and carefully constructed lies, ultimately revealing that nothing in this case is as straightforward as it first appears.

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