marieflb It's been a long time since I first watched it and tonight I saw it again and I just have to say I love it. It's not the typical teen slasher film nor the typical horror movie. What's also great it's that the director made it after he won $1,000,000 at the 2002 Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival... It's a shame this movie is so underrated and actually I'm just reviewing so I can give it a 10 points score. The ending is also great but I won't give it away, you'll be surprised. This movie is an example of how good a teen slasher-suspense movie can be as apposed to the crap we've (horror fans) been getting lately, not saying everything's bad but you know what I mean.Go watch it, you won't be disappointed.

Scott LeBrun The story behind the making of "Cry_Wolf" is more interesting than the movie itself, as co- writer / director Jeff Wadlow had been the winner in a 2002 contest, the Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival, which allowed him a budget of $1M to make the film of his choice. He would have done better to film someone else's script as his is too smug and pleased with its own supposed cleverness. Even in uncut form, it's far too tame for fans of more hardcore horror, and is much too routine and dull to work overall. It really all falls to pieces in its final third; at least until then it's watchable enough, although none of the characters are much worth rooting for; Julian Morris as our lead character Owen plays the most principled and likable of the bunch. The story revolves around a bunch of idle rich kids who play a "game" of telling lies, and one of them, named "Dodger" (the irresistibly cute Lindy Booth), gets it into her head for them to escalate the game, spreading a rumour on their private school campus that the person who shot a coed to death is an actual serial killer on the loose, and they don't skimp on the details. The trouble arises when - as if we're not told this early on - this little clique itself starts falling victim to the killer. This just all feels very generic, and unless you're very undiscerning in your tastes, it's hard to imagine getting much out of it. It eventually proves to be disappointing, even with its multiple endings and multiple revelations. The cast, too, is either nondescript or stuck in clichéd roles. Fortunately, Morris's likability does help a fair deal; also appearing are Jared Padalecki of 'Supernatural', rock star Jon Bon Jovi who's hilariously, badly cast as a journalism professor, and Gary Cole who does a slight but still amusingly dodgy accent playing Morris's dad. The movie *is* slickly made, with stylish visuals and scene transitions, but this element doesn't inject much life into the proceedings. Perhaps the tell tale sign of how this works is the use of a Scooby-Doo related joke. And this wolf ultimately ends with more of a whimper than a howl. Too bad. Five out of 10.

RecceR When this movie first came out, I remember many mixed feelings about it. It wasn't until several years later that I actually got to see it, and I have to say this really surprised me. It's like a hidden gem in a way because you really don't expect it to be anything besides your typical teen slasher, but it turns out it's anything but. Unfortunately many people don't seem to appreciate the movie for what it is; a mystery-thriller with elements of a slashler. I know some people have compared it to Urban Legend (1998), and I definitely noticed the similarity also along with some elements of Final Exam (1981) and Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998). However, while Cry Wolf shares some similarities, it is very original and surprising. It's more like the start of an urban legend and shows just how fast it can spread with social networking.It starts off pretty simple, guy with troubled past meets mysterious girl. They flirt, she introduces him into a private group where they play mind games, and he impresses her. Then they decide to create the ultimate game in light of a recent murder in town; start a rumor that the same thing has happened in other schools and have the student body questioning everyone. Everything seems fine until they start getting strange instant messages and are being stalked by someone dressed as the made up killer.It's definitely more than that and hopefully will surprise you. Now I'm not saying this movie is pure cinematic gold, but it's definitely not just some ordinary-generic horror movie. I consider myself a true horror fan and genuinely enjoyed the movie. If you like edgy horror movies with twists and turns, I highly recommend seeing Cry Wolf.

Scarecrow-88 "This is high school. Nothing's for real."Spoilers galore. Cry_Wolf was made and released at a peculiar time in horror. 2005 was kind of a bridge between the Scream phase of "safe" horror in regards to the lack of violence on screen, as not permitted if you market the film to a larger audience (yet, following the mold of "who is the killer?" and satirizing the slasher genre), and the "grindhouse", blood and guts of Zombie and Eli Roth. The problem with this film is that the lead "final guy" is pretty gullible and easily manipulated. Anyone could see that red-headed hottie, Dodger (Lindy Booth) is *forbidden fruit*. She just doesn't look trustworthy, and I think anyone somewhat together can see Dodger might be the culprit arranging the whole scenario that is the genesis of the movie's stalk-n-slash formula. I dig the look of the "killer", though, and think he's menacing in appearance. The orange ski mask, the hunting knife, camouflage jacket, and the imposing build, I think the person known under the created moniker "The Wolf" is quite an impressive sight. I think one might consider Cry_Wolf the Scream Generation's "April Fool's Day". You see how everyone in the film's little group are puppets on a string and just guess who the puppeteer is? I think many of us can see who that is and yet Owen, and those of the Dodger gang, is jerked around with relative ease.The plot concerns a prank where the proponent is who has the superior skill of lying. A murder outside of a prestigious high school is the inspiration for a spread rumor that the Wolf could be among them. Dodger motivates Owen to spread it, and the two of them detail the killer. Soon, it appears that a real killer, dressed exactly as described by The Wolf, is hunting Dodger's band of preppies. We follow Owen, a Brit who has caused so much mischief he is on probation with this new school being his possible last resort, not to mention his businessman father won't even return his calls, as he tries to unearth the killer and stop him/her. But could appearances be deceiving? I just kept wondering how Owen could be so stupid, but he sure is played like a fiddle. The reason behind the initial murder and all of the shenanigans involving The Wolf (there is an actual ulterior motive regarding teacher Bon Jovi) will come to fruition. Cry_Wolf uses Saw as a model in regards to a particular character pulling the strings behind all that takes place while also informing us of how it all took place. I guess whether or not this is successful to you depends on if the outcome and all that it took to get to it wash. I had a hard time seeing how Owen (and others) could be so manipulated, but the film's point is that the game has a victor and to the victor are the spoils.Before hitting it big on the show Supernatural, Jared Padalecki has parts in movies like this and the House of Wax remake. Julian Morris has plenty of vulnerability and arrogance in equal measure, the perfect foil for a delectable female con artist.