Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- campy
- sleazy
- lurid
- late night viewing
- cult thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics found the film entertaining in a trashy, twist-heavy way while regarding it as forgettable and less star-powered than the original.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The investigation repeatedly overturns what characters appear to want or know, echoing the series' signature twists.
Critics specifically identify nudity, superfluous sex scenes, rampant sleaziness, and campy dialogue as defining qualities.
Marie covets diamonds worth more than four million dollars that were assigned to her in her mother's will.
Marie and Elena's accusations and alliances propel the investigation while both conceal personal motives.
Films like Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough, and why
Wild Things
shared erotic thriller atmosphere, sexual manipulation, hidden motives, and escalating double-crosses
Body of Evidence
shared glossy crime plotting, seductive deception, revenge motives, and unreliable appearances
The Last Seduction
shared campy erotic suspense, wealth-driven intrigue, and morally compromised characters
Palmetto
shared Florida crime setting, provocative sexuality, and twist-heavy exploitation thriller tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Jay Lowi
- Release Date
- 2005-02-19
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 5.0 / 10 (170)
Cast
- Serah D'Laine
- Sandra McCoy
- Linden Ashby
- Ron Melendez
- Claire Coffee
- Michael Mantell
- Dina Meyer
- Brad Johnson
- Van Epperson
- Nikki Griffin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough about?
- In a steamy Florida mystery, a privileged heiress and a rebellious classmate turn accusation, seduction, and a fortune in diamonds into a maze of betrayals.
- What is Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough as mild.
- What did critics think of Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough?
- Critics found the film entertaining in a trashy, twist-heavy way while regarding it as forgettable and less star-powered than the original.
- Which films are like Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough?
- Films with a similar feel include Wild Things, Body of Evidence, The Last Seduction, and Palmetto.
- How long is Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough?
- Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough?
- In United States, Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
