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Very Bad Things (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Very Bad Things is a 1998 comedy thriller directed by Peter Berg, starring Cameron Diaz, Christian Slater and Daniel Stern. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $9.9 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
worldwide gross
$9.9M
budget
$30M
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Very Bad Things (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Peter Berg
Genres
Thriller , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Very Bad Things About?

The premise of Very Bad Things without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A bachelor party in Las Vegas takes a dark and unexpected turn when a tragic accident leads to a stripper's death. The group of friends, desperate to avoid consequences, finds themselves entangled in a web of lies and paranoia. As they attempt to cover up the incident, one man’s unraveling sanity escalates the situation into a terrifying fight for survival, with deadly consequences for everyone involved.

Very Bad Things Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • dark comedy
  • shopping
  • security guard
  • argument
  • dead prostitute
  • dead body
  • bachelor party
  • prostitute
  • wedding
  • accidental killing
  • psychopath
  • desert
+38 more
  • cut into pieces
  • blood
  • las vegas nevada
  • wedding ring
  • cocaine
  • digging a grave
  • murder
  • violence
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • three word title
  • sledgehammer
  • brother brother conflict
  • sibling relationship
  • supermarket
  • trolley
  • shopping trolley
  • bloody hand
  • bloody face
  • detergent
  • makeshift equipment
  • asian woman
  • watching tv
  • cleaning
  • drugged brother
  • car
  • driving
  • driver
  • driving at night
  • jew
  • jewish character
  • mobile phone
  • digging
  • religion
  • superstition
  • speech
  • friendship
  • fellowship
  • wannabe cop
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Cast & crew

Very Bad Things Cast

Cameron Diaz leads the cast, with Christian Slater and Daniel Stern. Directed by Peter Berg.

From the director

More from Peter Berg

More films directed by Peter Berg, best-rated first: Patriots Day, Friday Night Lights, Deepwater Horizon and Lone Survivor.

Full filmography
Ratings

Very Bad Things Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Very Bad Things 6.3/10.

Plot

Very Bad Things Plot Summary

What happens in Very Bad Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kyle Fisher, played by Jon Favreau, is just days away from exchanging vows with his controlling fiancée, Laura, portrayed by Cameron Diaz. Eager to enjoy one last weekend of freedom, Kyle embarks on a bachelor party in Las Vegas with his closest friends: Charles (Leland Orser), Michael (Jeremy Piven), Boyd, played by Christian Slater, and Michael’s brother, Adam (Daniel Stern). Their celebratory night quickly spirals out of control in a hotel room filled with booze, drugs, and a stripper named Kobe Tai.

Full summary

The whole story of Very Bad Things, scene by scene

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Box office

Very Bad Things Box Office & Budget

Very Bad Things grossed $9.9 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 33% of what it cost.

1998 box office

Worldwide gross

$9.9M

33% of its budget back

US & Canada
$9.9M
Budget
$30M
Videos

Very Bad Things Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Very Bad Things.

Very Bad Things Official Trailer #1 - Jeremy Piven Movie (1998) HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Very Bad Things?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the main event that Kyle Fisher and his friends are celebrating?

Cars

Cars in Very Bad Things

18 cars on screen, including the 1996 Chevrolet Astro and the 1993 Ford Taurus.

All 18 cars
  • 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Very Bad Things 1996 Chevrolet Astro Important role
  • 1993 Ford Taurus in Very Bad Things 1993 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 1991 Jeep Cherokee in Very Bad Things 1991 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1985 Chevrolet Astro in Very Bad Things 1985 Chevrolet Astro Minor role
Details

Very Bad Things Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “Malos pensamientos” and “Uma Loucura de Casamento”.

Also known as
  • Malos pensamientos
  • Uma Loucura de Casamento
  • Sairasta sakkia
  • Poly megales kakies
  • Very Bad Things - Albtraum ohne Ende
  • Cose molto cattive
  • Ronda ügy
  • Очень дикие штучки
  • 坏东西
  • Šest pohřbů a jedna svatba
  • Gorzej być nie może
  • Lucruri foarte rele
+10 more
  • Πολύ Μεγάλες Κακίες
  • עד החתונה זה יעבור
  • Eram Todos Bons Rapazes
  • 베리 배드 씽
  • Много лоши неща
  • Hiç Hesapta Yokken
  • แต่งเถอะค่ะ อย่ากลัวสะบักสะบอม
  • Gore ne može
  • 寶貝好壞
  • ベリー・バッド・ウェディング

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FAQ

Very Bad Things FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Very Bad Things, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Very Bad Things?

Very Bad Things runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Very Bad Things released?

Very Bad Things was released on November 25, 1998.

Who directed Very Bad Things?

Very Bad Things was directed by Peter Berg.

More films by Peter Berg

Who is in the cast of Very Bad Things?

Very Bad Things stars Cameron Diaz, Christian Slater and Daniel Stern.

How much did Very Bad Things make at the box office?

Very Bad Things grossed $9.9 million worldwide on a budget of $30 million.

How is Very Bad Things rated?

Very Bad Things has 6.3/10 on IMDb and 63% on TMDB.

Does Very Bad Things have a post-credit scene?

No. Very Bad Things has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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