Something Wild (1986)
Release Year: 1986
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Нещо диво, Totalmente Selvagem, Gefährliche Freundin, Vild og blodig, Algo salvaje, Vaarallinen tyttöystävä, Dangereuse sous tous rapports, Agrio thilyko, Valami vadság, Mushehoo Pra'ee, Qualcosa di travolgente, Totalmente salvaje, Dzika namietnosc, Selvagem e Perigosa, Nešto divlje, I vildaste laget, Cudezno dekle, Дикая штучка, Vahsi birsey
Director: Jonathan Demme
Writer: E. Max Frye
Summary
Directed by Jonathan Demme ('The Silence of the Lambs', 'Philadelphia'), 'Something Wild' is a dark comedic thriller that blends elements of road movie, romance, and crime drama. The film follows the unlikely pairing of Lulu, a free-spirited woman with a mysterious past, and Charles, a strait-laced businessman who becomes entwined in her chaotic world after accepting her impulsive invitation for a drive. As their weekend getaway takes a dark turn with the appearance of Lulu's dangerous ex-husband, the film explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the unpredictable nature of desire. While the plot descriptions vary slightly among sources (TMDB, IMDb), all agree on the core elements involving Charles's kidnapping by Lulu, their class reunion encounter, and Ray's threatening presence.