Cruel Intentions 2 (2000)
After his precocious behavior has gotten him bounced out of one more in a string of exclusive private schools, 16-year old Sebastian Valmont has arrived in New York City to live with his father and stepmother. The cunning and handsome Sebastian may have met his match, however in his equally manipulative and beautiful stepsister Kathryn Merteuil.
Details
Budget
$0
Rating
5/10 (393 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Newmarket Capital Group, Original Film, Columbia TriStar Television
About Cruel Intentions 2
The 2000 drama "Cruel Intentions 2" functions as a prequel, exploring the earlier lives of Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil before the events of the first film. The story begins with 16-year-old Sebastian moving to New York City to live with his father and stepmother after being expelled from multiple private schools. He soon encounters his equally cunning stepsister, Kathryn.
The film focuses on themes of manipulation within a private school setting. It features an 87-minute runtime and holds an IMDb rating of 4.4 based on over 17,000 votes, with a 18% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While it aims to expand on the world of the original, its reception indicates a departure from its predecessor's impact.
Why you might be searching for Cruel Intentions 2
People search for "Cruel Intentions 2" to see the origin story of Sebastian and Kathryn, focusing on the manipulation and stepsister dynamics. The film is known for its connection as a prequel to a popular drama.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer felt the film did not live up to the original, noting it seemed to try too hard to emulate and surpass its predecessor but failed.
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*Cruel Intentions 2* is not based on a true story; it is a fictional teen drama. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Intentions_2) The film is a prequel to the 1999 movie *Cruel Intentions*.
At the end of *Cruel Intentions 2*, Sebastian discovers that Danielle, whom he had developed feelings for and believed was an innocent, was actually working with his manipulative stepsister Kathryn Merteuil all along. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Intentions_2) Realizing he can't beat them, Sebastian joins Kathryn and Danielle in their schemes, leading to a threesome and a new alliance among the three to manipulate others. The film concludes with Sebastian, Kathryn, and Danielle further engaging in their cruel games, such as seducing another student, Cherie. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Intentions_2)
*Cruel Intentions 2* received generally negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 18% based on reviews from 11 critics. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cruel_Intentions_2)