Cry WolfOverview and Synopsis
- Cry Wolf
- Opened September 16, 2005 | Runtime:1 hr. 30 min.
PG-13
violence, terror, disturbing images, language, sexuality and a brief drug reference
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After too many incidents of bad behavior at his last school, Owen Matthews (Julian Morris) arrives at Westlake Prep – where a young woman has recently been found murdered in the dark woods near the school. Owen quickly falls in with the school's unofficial "liar's club," including the beautiful and savvy Dodger (Lindy Booth) and quick-talking, short-tempered Tom (Jared Padalecki). At Owen's suggestion, his new friends decide to expand their game's reach beyond campus, by spreading an online rumor that a serial killer called "The Wolf" committed the recent murder and is planning to strike again. The group's descriptions of "The Wolf's" intended victims are based on the people they know best – each other. When the described "victims" suddenly start to disappear, Owen, Dodger, and Tom are no longer able to determine where the lies end and the truth begins.Read More
- Director: John Davis
- Genres: Drama, Children's/Family
Critic Reviews
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"Cry Wolf is a clever teen thriller with intricate plotting, deft characterizations, sharp ensemble performances and a darkly ironic twist at the end."
Los Angeles Times
- Kevin Thomas
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"...almost totally reliant on red herrings and the viewer's nervous reflexes. An appealing cast could give its limited release some life..."
Variety
- John Anderson