Cry_Wolf
“Nobody believes a liar... even when they're telling the truth.”
Synopsis
After a local woman is murdered, a group of teenage liars create a warning e-mail of a serial killer named “The Wolf”, coming on the next full moon. The teens describe each death method The Wolf uses, but when the described victims actually do start turning up dead, suddenly no one knows where the lies end and the truth begins.
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Cry_Wolf (2005) Official Trailer - Jared Padalecki, Julian Morris Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-08
Top Cast
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Julian Morris
Owen
Lindy Booth
Dodger
Jared Padalecki
Tom
Jesse Janzen
Randall
Paul James
Lewis
Sandra McCoy
Mercedes
Ethan Cohn
Graham
Kristy Wu
Regina
Jon Bon Jovi
Rich
Anna Deavere Smith
Headmaster Tinsley
Gary Cole
Mr. Matthews
Erica Yates
Becky
Ashley Davis
Laura
Jane Beard
Miss McNally
Steven Ritzi
Dean's Officer
Sabrina Gilbert
Game Player
Ashleigh Pixley
Game Player
Shauna Sauls
Game Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.05x
+$9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Wadlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Wadlow, Beau Bauman
- Original Score
- Michael Wandmacher
- Original Title
- Cry_Wolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Rogue Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Wadlow
Jeff Wadlow, Beau Bauman
Michael Wandmacher
Romeo Tirone, Geoffrey Haley
Seth Gordon
Beau Bauman, Seth Gordon, Dave Bartis, Gene Klein, Steve Hutensky
Department Leadership Roster
Romeo Tirone
Director of Photography
Alysia Raycraft
Costume Design
Beau Bauman
Producer
Seth Gordon
Producer
Seth Gordon
Editor
Jeff Wadlow
Director
Gene Klein
Producer
Martina Buckley
Production Design
Michael Wandmacher
Original Music Composer
Jeff Wadlow
Writer
Beau Bauman
Writer
Steve Hutensky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry_Wolf
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What is Cry_Wolf about?
After a local woman is murdered, a group of teenage liars create a warning e-mail of a serial killer named “The Wolf”, coming on the next full moon. The teens describe each death method The Wolf uses, but when the described victims actually do start turning up dead, suddenly no one knows where the lies end and the truth begins.
Who directed Cry_Wolf?
Cry_Wolf was directed by Jeff Wadlow.
Who stars in Cry_Wolf?
The principal cast of Cry_Wolf includes Julian Morris, Lindy Booth, Jared Padalecki, Jesse Janzen, Paul James.
When was Cry_Wolf released and how long is it?
Cry_Wolf was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cry_Wolf?
Cry_Wolf had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (10.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cry_Wolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry_Wolf was composed by Michael Wandmacher.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry_Wolf?
Cry_Wolf holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).