Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough

"Bad girls just want to have fun."

2005 1h 27m EN

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Synopsis

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Two young women will stop at nothing for one to gain a $4 million inheritance of two priceless diamonds, while two detectives try to thwart their plans, but find complications abound.

“Bad girls just want to have fun.”

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Cast

Serah D'Laine
Marie Clifton
Sandra McCoy
Elena Sandoval
Linden Ashby
Detective Michael Morrison
Ron Melendez
Dr. Chad Johnson
Claire Coffee
Jenny Bellamy
Michael Mantell
Theo BLoom
Dina Meyer
Kristen Richards
Brad Johnson
Jay Clifton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jay Lowi
Writers: Andy Hurst, Ross Helford
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Wild Things Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jay Lowi, shot by Hubert Taczanowski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steven M. Stern. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anthony Adler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Serah D'Laine and Sandra McCoy and Linden Ashby carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Bad girls just want to have fun.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jay Lowi directs. Hubert Taczanowski behind the camera. Steven M. Stern scores. Anthony Adler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 21 years ago.
3Part of the "Wild Things Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Jay Lowi, shot by Hubert Taczanowski. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Steven M. Stern. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Anthony Adler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Serah D'Laine and Sandra McCoy and Linden Ashby carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Bad girls just want to have fun.".
9IMDB entry: tt0448179 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 15 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Hubert Taczanowski
Original score: Steven M. Stern
Editing: Anthony Adler
Production design: Reiko Kobayashi
Makeup / hair: Keleigh Lippert Palladino
Sound: Paul Ratajczak
Stunt coordinator: Ross Clay
Runtime: 87 min · 1h 27m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough (2005)

Part of

Wild Things Collection

This collection delves into the darkest aspects of human behavior, exploring themes of sexual power, deception, and murder. The main characters are often flawed or opportunistic, manipulating situations to their advantage and navigating morally ambiguous scenarios. With plots full of convoluted and surprising twists, these films keep the audience guessing, differentiating truth from assumptions. Rife with blackmail, deceit, and volatile relationships, these captivating stories delve into the complexities of human relationships and the boundaries people cross when driven by their desires. Embracing moral ambiguity, they invite viewers to piece together the truth amidst the convoluted events on screen.