It is hard to believe that it has been two decades since Cruel Intentions was released, which has since become a teen cult classic. To celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary, Sony Pictures Entertainment is re-releasing the film for one week only. Beginning on March 22nd you can catch it in theaters nationwide.
Directed by Roger Kumble, Cruel Intentions was released on March 5, 1999 and stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, and Selma Blair. The film is based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, but adapted for modern-day New York City.
In addition to the theatrical release, the soundtrack, featuring tracks from Blur, Counting Crows, Fatboy Slim, Placebo, The Verve, and more, will make its way to vinyl on May 3rd with a new, limited 20th Anniversary Edition pink vinyl LP. The collectible LP is available exclusively from Urban Outfitters and is available for pre-order here.
Also this month, Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical, a musical version of the film created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble, will begin a national tour for the first time since its 2015 debut. The show will play 23 cities including Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. For a full list of cities and ticketing information, visit the offical site. ABKCO Records will release Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical Original Cast Album on CD and digital platforms on March 8th, which can be pre-ordered here.
For a complete list of theater locations showing Cruel Intentions and to buy tickets, visit the website.
Synopsis: Kathryn Merteuil (Sarah Michelle Gellar) challenges her step-brother Sebastian (Ryan Phillippe) to a bet — he must bed virginal Annette (Reese Witherspoon), their prep school headmaster’s daughter, before the end of summer break. Annette famously wrote an op-ed pledging to save herself for love and marriage. If Kathryn wins, she gets Sebastian’s beloved car: a vintage 1956 Jaguar. But if he wins, he gets the one thing he desires most but can never have: Kathryn herself. Selma Blair also stars as Cecile, a naive young woman whose mother has enlisted Kathryn’s help to fit in at school — little do they know that Kathryn and Sebastian are plotting to ruin Cecile’s reputation as revenge on Kathryn’s ex-boyfriend who is now dating Cecile.
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