The film is set in the fictional Blue Bay, Florida, where high school guidance counselor Sam Lombardo (played by Matt Dillon) finds himself embroiled in a scandalous plot involving two of his students, Kelly Van Ryan (played by Denise Richards) and Suzie Toller (played by Neve Campbell).
The story begins when Kelly accuses Sam of rape, alleging that he forced himself on her during a private tutoring session. Detective Ray Duquette (played by Kevin Bacon) is assigned to investigate the case, and as he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and manipulation.
As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the truth is far more sinister than anyone could have imagined. It is revealed that Kelly and Suzie have conspired to frame Sam for rape as part of an elaborate scheme to extort money from him.
The plan goes awry when Suzie becomes jealous of Kelly’s relationship with Sam and decides to double-cross her. Suzie seduces Sam and implicates Kelly in the scheme, leading to a violent confrontation between the three of them.
In a series of shocking twists and turns, it is revealed that Detective Duquette is also involved in the conspiracy, having been in cahoots with Kelly and Suzie from the beginning. The trio had planned to split the money from the extortion scheme, but their greed and betrayal ultimately lead to their downfall.
In the end, the truth is exposed, and Kelly, Suzie, and Detective Duquette are arrested for their crimes. Sam is exonerated, but he is left emotionally scarred by the ordeal, realizing that he was merely a pawn in a larger game of deceit and betrayal.
“Wild Things” is praised for its provocative storyline, steamy scenes, and unexpected plot twists. It’s a dark and suspenseful thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end, as the characters’ secrets and hidden agendas are slowly revealed.