The Ultimate Game of Terror and Deception Directed by Jeff Wadlow, Winner of the Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival: 'Cry_Wolf'

The Ultimate Game of Terror and Deception Directed by Jeff Wadlow, Winner of the Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival: 'Cry_Wolf'

Cutting-Edge Thriller Available on DVD in an Unrated Version With Footage Too Frightening for Theaters and Rated Version December 20, 2005 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight high-school students spin a terrifying tale of murder and mayhem that comes back to haunt them in the year's most shocking horror mystery, "Cry_Wolf." Directed by Jeff Wadlow (winner of the Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival) and written by Wadlow and Beau Bauman, the cunningly crafted tale of an imaginary -- or not? -- serial killer arrives in stores in an Unrated version with never-before-scene footage and Rated version on December 20, 2005 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Starring Julian Morris ("Spin," "Don't Go Breaking My Heart"), Lindy Booth ("Dawn of the Dead," "Wrong Turn") and Jared Padalecki ("Supernatural," "Flight of the Phoenix"), "Cry_Wolf" is created from a chillingly original script, full of surprises that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the final horrifying twist.

In "Cry_Wolf," a teen Internet prank turns deadly when troubled Owen Matthews (Morris) transfers to a posh private school where he befriends seven equally rebellious high-school seniors. Following the brutal murder of a young woman, they begin an online game of lies and rumors that will ultimately bring them face-to-face with the blood-curdling terror they thought that they had merely invented. The DVD is priced at $29.98 SRP. Pre-order close is November 15, 2005.

Bonus Features To Die For

The "Cry_Wolf" Unrated DVD delivers plenty of exclusive behind-the-scenes action in bonus features designed to ratchet up the suspense:

* The Tower of Babble -- The award-winning short film that led the
filmmakers to "Cry_Wolf."
* Deleted and Alternate Scenes
* Enter the Sinister Set -- A tour with actor Julian Morris.

Both the Unrated and Rated DVD versions offer these fascinating and revealing bonus features:

* Manual Labor -- The short film that helped the filmmakers win the
Chrysler Million Dollar Film Festival.
* Wolves, Sheep and Shepherds -- Casting the roles.
* Commentary by the Filmmakers
* And Much More!

Synopsis

When the students of a prestigious prep school spread a hoax email about a serial killer, they start a game of terror and deception that has three rules: avoid suspicion, lie to your friends, and eliminate your enemies. But what

starts as a joke soon turns deadly, and now they find themselves victims of their own game!

For more information please visit: www.crywolfmovie.com.

CAST & FILMMAKERS
Director: Jeff Wadlow
Written By: Beau Bauman, Jeff Wadlow
Executive Produced By: David Bartis, Doug Liman
Edited By: Seth Lewis Gordon
Director of Photography: Romeo Tirone
Production Designer: Martina Buckley
Costume Designer: Alysia Raycraft
Original Music By: Michael Wandmacher
Cast: Julian Morris, Lindy Booth, Jared Padalecki

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
DVD (UNRATED)
Street Date: December 20, 2005
Pre-Order Close: November 15, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 29404 (Widescreen); 29451 (Full Frame)
Running Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
Layers: Dual (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Full Frame (1.33:1)
Rating: Unrated
Technical Info: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;
English SDH; French and Spanish Subtitles

DVD (PG-13)
Street Date: December 20, 2005
Pre-Order Close: November 15, 2005
Copyright: 2005 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Price: $29.98 SRP
Selection Number: 28071
Running Time: 1 hour 31 minutes
Layers: Dual (Single Sided)
Aspect Ratio: Full Frame (1.33:1)
Rating: PG-13 (violence, terror, disturbing images, language, sexuality
and a brief drug reference)
Technical Info: English and French Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround;
English SDH; French and Spanish Subtitles

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Christine Foy
(818) 777-0523

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Source: Universal Studios Home Entertainment

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