The Wrong Student
Kelly Halligan has moved with her 17-year-old niece from New York to California to start her new business venture. When her niece tries out for the soccer team, the two meet the athletic and handsome new coach, Dominic. They also become acquainted with the attractive, but somewhat unstable, student Maddie who is also on the girl's high school soccer team. While Kelly and Dominic develop a romance, Dominic becomes the unwanted center of attention for Maddie, who becomes obsessed with her new coach and proceeds to sabotage his life and Kelly's after he refuses her sexual advances.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Sarah struggles with her studies and personal life. When she takes on a tutoring job for a wealthy student named Ethan, she becomes entangled in a dangerous obsession. As Ethan's fixation grows, Sarah finds herself trapped in a terrifying situation, fearing for her safety and sanity.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and uninspired execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers finding it a passable, albeit formulaic, thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Often predictable storyline relying on common thriller tropes.
- Performances are serviceable but not particularly memorable.
- Lacks originality and suspense compared to similar films in the genre.
Google audience: Viewers found the movie to be a standard thriller that didn't offer many surprises. Some appreciated the attempt at suspense, while others felt it was a forgettable entry in the genre.
Fun Fact
David DeCoteau, known for his prolific work in the thriller genre, directed this film under a pseudonym, as was common practice for him.
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