Cry_Wolf (2005)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Jeff Wadlow

Writers:

Beau Bauman (written by)
Jeff Wadlow (written by)

Release Date:

16 September 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

BeLIEve

Plot:

Eight unsuspecting high school seniors at a posh boarding school, who delight themselves on playing games of lies, come face-to-face with terror and learn that nobody believes a liar - even when they're telling the truth.

Plot Keywords:

Game | Teen | Serial Killer | E Mail | Prep School

Cast

Julian Morris	...	Owen Matthews
Lindy Booth	...	Dodger
Jared Padalecki	...	Tom
Jon Bon Jovi	...	Rich Walker
Sandra McCoy	...	Mercedes
Kristy Wu	...	Regina
Jesse Janzen	...	Randall
Paul James	...	Lewis
Anna Deavere Smith	...	Headmaster Tinsley
Ethan Cohn	...	Graham
Gary Cole	...	Mr. Matthews
Erica Yates	...	Becky
Jane Beard	...	Miss McNally
Sabrina Gilbert	...	Game Player
Ashleigh Pixley	...	Game Player

Also Known As:

Living the Lie (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for violence, terror, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a brief drug reference.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/British Columbia/Nova Scotia) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Singapore:PG | Germany:16 | Ireland:15A | USA:Unrated (DVD version) | Philippines:PG-13 | Australia:M | Malaysia:18SG | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Brazil:14 | USA:Not Rated (unrated DVD version) | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | UK:12A (original rating) | UK:15 (DVD rating) | Portugal:M/16 | Iceland:16 | USA:Unrated (DVD rating) | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Collegiate School - 103 N. Mooreland Rd, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Company:

Hypnotic

Trivia:

When Owen is in Walker's Office near towards the end of the film, there is a reflection of Michael Myers' Mask in the window behind him whilst he is on the phone to dodger.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Dodger and Owen are talking outside the Halloween party, Dodger's cape is over her right shoulder. When Owen walks away after they finish talking, her cape is pulled back off of her shoulder.

Quotes:

Dodger: You guys have no imagination. It's like your playing checkers... And I'm playing chess.

Movie Connections:

Spoofs Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

Soundtrack:

I've Seen Those Eyes

Twists make the movie particularly intriguing

We saw the movie at an early preview, and had no idea what we were getting into. At first, Cry Wolf seems like it's going to be a traditional, straight-forward slasher movie, but soon you begin to realize that there are layers within layers, and the result is a movie that's increasingly suspenseful and intriguing from beginning to end. It would be highly unfair to give away the plot. It's appropriate only to say that each of several of us was surprised by the ending. Most of the actors are talented unknowns, with a couple of established actors (Jon Bon Jovi, Anna Deavere Smith) artfully used (Bon Jovi in a major role, Smith in a minor one). The movie cleverly weaves in current technologies (especially instant messaging) in a way that heightens the suspense and is sure to enhance its appeal to young audiences. Great production values, cinematography and editing -- all elements contribute to a movie that's one of the best of its genre.