"Careful what you wish for"

2013

1h 34m

6.0(372 votes)

Thriller

Overview

A secret admirer's crush on a high school athlete takes a fatal turn.

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Cast & Crew

18 members

Acting

Lucas Till

Scott

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Crystal Reed

Bess

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Sarah Bolger

Jules

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Caitríona Balfe

Andie

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Reid Ewing

Jeffrey

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Holt McCallany

Mike Norris

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D.J. Kemp

Brock

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Camille Guaty

Mrs. Brown

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Michael Landes

Mr. Graham

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Isaiah Mustafa

Coach Evans

Writing

Leigh Whannell

David

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Meredith Salenger

Bess' Mother

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Ashleigh Craig

Young Girl

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Cody Hamilton

Young Boy

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Dan Metcalfe

Referee

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Mariah Buzolin

Karen

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Preston Davis

Corey (Teammate)

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Kristin Quick

Goth Girl

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