Cruel Intentions

About This Movie

Cruel Intentions (2016) takes a darker twist on the franchise, diving back into the murky waters of manipulation and ambition within the Valmont legacy. Kathryn Merteuil, played with a chilling intensity, is back to orchestrate her family's downfall with her nephew Bash. The pacing is steady but manages to build that familiar tension we’ve come to expect from the series. The tone feels like a mix of soap opera drama and dark thriller, which, honestly, fits the world established years ago. The performances have that edge, but some could argue they lack the depth of the original cast. And it's interesting—this was supposed to kick off a new series on NBC, but it never took flight. Still, it’s got a certain allure for collectors who appreciate the evolution of storylines in familiar universes.

Piloted for NBC but never developed into a series.Continues the themes of manipulation and ambition from the original.Kathryn's character offers a new layer to the existing narrative.