Cruel Intentions: Then & Now! Cast Reunion & Secrets Revealed

Can a film truly capture the zeitgeist of a generation while simultaneously sparking controversy? Cruel Intentions, the 1999 teen romantic drama, dared to do just that, leaving an indelible mark on millennial moviegoers and solidifying its place in pop culture history.

Directed and written by Roger Kumble, Cruel Intentions stars Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair. Set against the backdrop of New York City's affluent high society, the film is a modern adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 novel, Les Liaisons Dangereuses. The story revolves around the manipulative games of step-siblings Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) and Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar), who engage in a series of reckless bets and schemes involving the innocence of others. Sebastian, a notorious womanizer, is challenged to seduce the virtuous Annette Hargrove (Reese Witherspoon), the new headmaster's daughter, before the start of the term. Meanwhile, Kathryn orchestrates her own twisted machinations, fueled by revenge and a thirst for control. The film explores themes of seduction, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of privilege, resonating with audiences through its provocative narrative and complex characters.

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