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Cry_Wolf

2005·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
42
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Nobody believes a liar... even when they're telling the truth.

After a local woman is murdered, a group of teenage liars create a warning e-mail of a serial killer named “The Wolf”, coming on the next full moon. The teens describe each death method The Wolf uses, but when the described victims actually do start turning up dead, suddenly no one knows where the lies end and the truth begins.
Teen SlasherPsychological ThrillerMysteryIntrigueDeceptionMind GamesGroup DynamicsUrban Legend

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cry_Wolf

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cry_Wolf legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cry_Wolf worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cry_Wolf rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Cry_Wolf?

1 h 30 min

Cry_Wolf runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cry_Wolf?

Critics30
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Cry_Wolf higher (55) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Cry_Wolf a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 10.0 times its budget.

What language is Cry_Wolf in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cry_Wolf?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cry_Wolf in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cry_Wolf use?

Meaningful NameThe ChessmasterUnwitting PawnCatholic School Girls RuleEvil RedheadCasting GagWith Friends Like These...Brick JokeBlack-and-Grey MoralityCrying WolfSlashers Prefer BlondesGambit Rouletteand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Cry_Wolf, including Meaningful Name, The Chessmaster, Unwitting Pawn.