The Wrong Cheerleader
Becky is an intelligent and sociable high school senior that flies heavily under the radar when it comes to receiving attention from the boys of her school. However, this is the year it all flips around when she tries out and earns a uniform on the cheerleader squad lead by Ms. Flynn. Becky’s life is heading in the right direction when she catches the eye of the charming and handsome new student, Rob. Rob seems like the ideal boy, until his affection turns into obsession and he stops at nothing to keep Becky all to himself.
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Plot Summary
A high school student, living a seemingly normal life, finds himself targeted by a new, alluring cheerleader who becomes dangerously obsessed with him. What starts as a normal school year quickly devolves into a terrifying ordeal as her fixation escalates into stalking and manipulation. He must find a way to escape her grasp before his life is destroyed.
Critical Reception
The film was primarily released as a made-for-television movie and received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and clichéd horror elements. However, some viewers found it to be a passable thriller for casual viewing, with Vivica A. Fox's performance being a minor highlight for some.
What Reviewers Say
- Predictable plot with common thriller tropes.
- Relies heavily on established stalker-film conventions.
- Somewhat engaging despite its flaws for fans of the genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable through aggregated sources like Google Reviews, but scattered comments suggest a viewing experience that is standard for Lifetime-style thrillers, offering moderate suspense but little originality.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a series of 'The Wrong' movies produced by Lifetime, often featuring similar themes of obsession and danger with familiar television actors.
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