Way Back When | Cult Classic Film ‘Cruel Intentions’ Turns 25 Y.O.: As Cast Memebers Reflect On Milestone.

Way Back When | Cult Classic Film ‘Cruel Intentions’ Turns 25 Y.O.: As Cast Memebers Reflect On Milestone.

"It’s a milestone anniversary for a cult classic and the stars of the movie are celebrating by reminiscing on social media.

“Cruel Intentions,” the hit 1999 film that starred Sarah Michelle Geller, Selma Blair, Reese Witherspoon, and Ryan Phillippe, turned 25 on Tuesday. Gellar took to Instagram to remember the film that remains popular to this day.

Gellar took to Instagram to share a throwback of the original photos used to promote the movie when it first premiered.

“Happy 25th #cruelintentions Everybody still loves you, and I intend to keep it that way,” Gellar wrote in the caption of the two classic photos.

Many fans dropped into the comment section to share their memories of the hit film.

“This movie is my favorite role of your entire career. And this is coming from a huge Buffy fan!” one fan wrote. Another added, “Thank you for playing Kathryn, this girl changed my life and I’ve been obsessed with her since I saw the movie for the first time.”

Another fan shared, “Your monologue to Sebastian is unmatched villain energy.”

Many others shared similar thoughts about the film and Gellar’s role in it.

“Still in my top 5 movies after all these years… gonna watch this tonight for sure!” wrote one person. “A true masterpiece,” shared another.

According to IMDb, the film is about, “Two vicious step-siblings of an elite Manhattan prep school make a wager: to deflower the new headmaster’s daughter before the start of term.”

In 2019, Gellar reflected on what it was like shooting the controversial film and why it still holds a special place for her in ET.

“I mean, ‘Cruel’ was exciting because, for me, I look for things that’ll make an impact and something that’s different. And teen movies at that point were teen movies. We were coming out of a John Hughes era and moving into these sort of frothy, romantic comedies, and to take material like ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ and give it to teens and that material, it was sort of the first of its kind,” she explained.

“It was daring and edgy, and some people were against the movie and didn’t think it was a good idea. I think we always knew that we were doing something really cool.”

Witherspoon also shared a carousel of photos on Instagram to mark the 25th anniversary of the film. She shared the same promo shot as Gellar, as well as two iconic moments for her from the film.

“The best!! My teenage years are relived every time I watch it! I had the soundtrack on a CD and we would listen to it in my white Jeep over and over again! You’re so stunning in it too!” one fan wrote.

Another added, “Ahhh… literally my teenage years right here! Loved this film!”" - TheBlast.com

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