Cry Wolf Is The Ultimate Game Of Deception That Could End Your Life
Added 6/15/2009
"Cry_Wolf" is an expertly crafted mystery thriller from director Jeff Wadlow. In the vein of "Basic Instinct" and "Wild Things," this psycho-sexual horror film contains a tremendous amount of deception and manipulation.
A young girl is shot, her corpse found hidden in the woods. A group of friends at the prestigious Westlake Preparatory Academy decide to play a prank on the rest of the school. They invent a serial killer who calls himself the Wolf; responsible for murdering the townie who was found dead in the woods, he plans to kill students on Halloween night. Unfortunately, the prank becomes all too real as students are slaughtered like sheep.
"Cry_Wolf boasts quite a number of surprises and twists. The ending is quite clever and shocking. Great performances are given by leads Julian Morris ("Owen") and Lindy Booth ("Dodger") whose characters frantically search for the killer's true identity before more friends die. A good soundtrack adds to the suspense. The credits song, "Shoot Your Gun" by 22-20s, is very appropriate, much like "Fade to Black" was for "Prom Night" (the original).
I am a big fan of Italian gialli (mysteries exported from Italy during the sixties and seventies) and found "Cry_Wolf" extremely suspenseful. If you love a good mystery, then I recommend this film. Furthermore, if you have already seen "Cry_Wolf" and enjoyed it, I recommend the remake of "April Fool's Day," which also has a double twist ending that is quite diabolical.
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Woefully Bad
Added 2/18/2008
When a supposed horror film is rated PG-13 - the original rating of this film - you know that its a bad sign from the start. That's only the beginning of the crapness of this blundering, stupid and uninvolving film which also strangely features Jon Bon Jovi in a rare acting role. The film centres around a group of school friends who love to play games with each other realising that someone is no longer playing fair or at all, for that matter. What ensues is a pointless, boring and ultimately unsatisfying ride which ends with what I can only assume was meant to be a twist ending. Don't waste your time on this rubbish.
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Fan of Jon Bon Jovi
Added 2/13/2008
I'll start by admitting that I'm of the generation that slobbered over posters of Jon Bon Jovi. Really, he's not a bad actor, though I admire his voice more. This movie is part thriller/part mind bender mystery as we try to figure out who is killing people. There are plenty of 'red herrings', and it did take me a little while, but not too long. So, it doesn't get my 'I wasn't expecting that!' excitement rating. The snotty teens are a little irritating, but their personalities realistic. Overall, I think it's a good movie, but I would've been more impressed watching it in my teens and I'm way past that age. My seventeen year old appreciated it more. If you're under the age of 25, you'll probably give it 5 stars...
Chrissy K. McVay - Author
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Not What I Was Expecting
Added 12/25/2007
Admittedly, after reading so many horrible reviews for Cry Wolf, I was expecting to be disappointed. However, that was not the case. Oh sure, this movie will appeal to bubble gum popping teeny boppers but I think the plot had something going for it.
I would have preferred if the kids were in college instead of high school but I guess it lends a more sinister tone to the end using high school kids.
I wouldn't buy this movie but I'd say it's worth a rental.
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How could it suck this bad? The trailer looked great!
Added 11/14/2007
I remember seeing this trailer in the theater, and I remember whispering to my husband that we HAD to see this one. It looked so creepy! Well, it did really poorly at the box office and didn't even get to play at many theaters. Still, I rented it right away when it first came out. Critics and I (and other Amazon reviewers for that matter), don't always see eye to eye. UGH!!! How I wished I would have listened!! This was so bad, so bad in fact I don't even know where to start. The only part I liked was Jon Bon Jovi's looks, ummm...hot for teacher. Not even that could draw me in for a second viewing. Also, the volume in this dvd seemed really screwy. Maybe it was just mine but i had to turn it up super loud and even then it was hard to understand what they were saying at times. Just stay away!!!
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Cry Wolf Is The Ultimate Game Of Deception That Could End Your Life
Added 6/15/2009
"Cry_Wolf" is an expertly crafted mystery thriller from director Jeff Wadlow. In the vein of "Basic Instinct" and "Wild Things," this psycho-sexual horror film contains a tremendous amount of deception and manipulation.
A young girl is shot, her corpse found hidden in the woods. A group of friends at the prestigious Westlake Preparatory Academy decide to play a prank on the rest of the school. They invent a serial killer who calls himself the Wolf; responsible for murdering the townie who was found dead in the woods, he plans to kill students on Halloween night. Unfortunately, the prank becomes all too real as students are slaughtered like sheep.
"Cry_Wolf boasts quite a number of surprises and twists. The ending is quite clever and shocking. Great performances are given by leads Julian Morris ("Owen") and Lindy Booth ("Dodger") whose characters frantically search for the killer's true identity before more friends die. A good soundtrack adds to the suspense. The credits song, "Shoot Your Gun" by 22-20s, is very appropriate, much like "Fade to Black" was for "Prom Night" (the original).
I am a big fan of Italian gialli (mysteries exported from Italy during the sixties and seventies) and found "Cry_Wolf" extremely suspenseful. If you love a good mystery, then I recommend this film. Furthermore, if you have already seen "Cry_Wolf" and enjoyed it, I recommend the remake of "April Fool's Day," which also has a double twist ending that is quite diabolical.
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Woefully Bad
Added 2/18/2008
When a supposed horror film is rated PG-13 - the original rating of this film - you know that its a bad sign from the start. That's only the beginning of the crapness of this blundering, stupid and uninvolving film which also strangely features Jon Bon Jovi in a rare acting role. The film centres around a group of school friends who love to play games with each other realising that someone is no longer playing fair or at all, for that matter. What ensues is a pointless, boring and ultimately unsatisfying ride which ends with what I can only assume was meant to be a twist ending. Don't waste your time on this rubbish.
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Fan of Jon Bon Jovi
Added 2/13/2008
I'll start by admitting that I'm of the generation that slobbered over posters of Jon Bon Jovi. Really, he's not a bad actor, though I admire his voice more. This movie is part thriller/part mind bender mystery as we try to figure out who is killing people. There are plenty of 'red herrings', and it did take me a little while, but not too long. So, it doesn't get my 'I wasn't expecting that!' excitement rating. The snotty teens are a little irritating, but their personalities realistic. Overall, I think it's a good movie, but I would've been more impressed watching it in my teens and I'm way past that age. My seventeen year old appreciated it more. If you're under the age of 25, you'll probably give it 5 stars...
Chrissy K. McVay - Author
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