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California Scheming

  • 2014
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
3.4/10
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Gia Mantegna in California Scheming (2014)
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A teen seductress pulls three other privileged Malibu kids into her devious scheme, and unforeseen consequences force the group to face their own fears and mortality.A teen seductress pulls three other privileged Malibu kids into her devious scheme, and unforeseen consequences force the group to face their own fears and mortality.A teen seductress pulls three other privileged Malibu kids into her devious scheme, and unforeseen consequences force the group to face their own fears and mortality.

  • Director
    • Marco Weber
  • Writer
    • Marco Weber
  • Stars
    • Gia Mantegna
    • Devon Werkheiser
    • Spencer Daniels
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.4/10
    760
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    • Director
      • Marco Weber
    • Writer
      • Marco Weber
    • Stars
      • Gia Mantegna
      • Devon Werkheiser
      • Spencer Daniels
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Gia Mantegna
    Gia Mantegna
    • Chloe Vandersteen
    Devon Werkheiser
    Devon Werkheiser
    • Nick Behrle
    Spencer Daniels
    Spencer Daniels
    • Jason Rourke
    Rachel Seiferth
    Rachel Seiferth
    • Hillary
    Claudia Christian
    Claudia Christian
    • Mom
    Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe
    • Mr. Behrle
    Mike Jerome Putnam
    • School Principal
    Jessica Jann
    Jessica Jann
    • Lily
    Manish Dayal
    Manish Dayal
    • Bombay Pepperdine
    S.A. Griffin
    S.A. Griffin
    • Mr. Rourke
    Marguerite Nocera
    • Nanny
    • (uncredited)
    Dean Rader-Duval
    • Dave
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Marco Weber
    • Writer
      • Marco Weber
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    1FilmAddit

    Worst Film of the Decade

    I don't even want to bother to elaborate why this film is so bad, considering enough time wasted watching it.

    But since I have to write minimum 10 lines, this is what it is -

    The film has NO story. No character development. It's about a girl who uses her beauty to manipulate people around her, but no offence, the female lead's look is below average, how is this convincible?

    It's like a bad student film that only the creators get excited about what they're trying to show, while the audiences have no idea what they're watching.

    Just stay away from this film. Not even when there's a free show on TV or online.

    DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.

    (Are those good reviews coming from people associated with this film by the way? Otherwise it's unbelievable that a real audience would say anything good about such a bad film.)
    9Tinsley_Lenord

    Amazing film

    I have seen The Bling Ring I have seen teen thrillers but all nothing quite like this . I have my new favorite movie . I just felt a connection with these people and they are just a creepy kind of cool and they just find all ways to make everything interesting like that pool scene and shopping scene and well basically every scene and this can explain the Teenage feelings of being tricked into friendships girls making things tricky for teen boys it is exactly what I want these people to know . This film was well made with talent and care . The acting was amazing they were just like the students at my old high school and some from college . Great film
    8minimindyb

    True to life and scary

    I just finished watching and the thing that scared me the most wasn't any kind of cheap 'pop out at you' scares, but the fact that these are very real feeling kids in situations that might hit close to home for a lot of teens. I knew girls in school who were just like Chloe. The ones that use their looks to get other people to do whatever they want. And the other kids feel real too. The ones who just want to fit in or the ones that get bullied into doing things they wouldn't normally do. So this isn't the kind of movie that keep you hanging onto the edge of your seat, but it's the kind where it burns really slow and makes you think of people that you know and situations you've been in. Definitely check it out if you want to see something that you'll still be feeling after you're done watching it.
    8thegiashoot

    portrayal of the dynamic of teen angst

    Actually don't agree with previews reviewer at all. Very dark, atmospheric and sophisticated story about the dynamic of teenage angst. This is for sure not your average thriller because it goes much deeper. The actors are totally believable and it sometimes feels like you know each of them from high school.it's fascinating to watch them as the story unfolds and the ending is just a punch in your gut.You can bet that the film will massively polarize and if you're looking for "I know what you did last summer" you will be very disappointed, if you liked "Twin Peaks" you might dig this one. Looking at some of the other films the director made one can see that he obviously enjoys being in the audiences face and not necessarily giving them what they expect. Worth checking it out.
    6vickimarie99

    Pretty cool

    A girl meets a few people after moving to a new town and she teaches them about drugs and partying and things and ends up being a lot more messed up than they thought at first.

    I thought the movie was pretty cool. I loved the scenery and the music and there were a few times where the girl had me pretty freaked out. I thought the ending was cool too because it didn't like spell out everything or have it all end up nicely with everything solved. Also it has Ned! But he's older and hotter now.

    I don't know why people are hating on this so hard. We went with friends and had a good time. Isn't that what movies are all about?

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Отвязная Калифорния
    • Filming locations
      • Malibu, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Rapid Eye Film
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      • 1h 39m(99 min)
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