Very Bad Things is a 1998 black comedy written and directed by Peter Berg. Starring Cameron Diaz and Christian Slater.
Very Bad Things Plot
When five buddies arrive in Las Vegas for some pre-wedding shenanigans, things quickly spiral out of control when the requisite prostitute falls victim to a grisly accident, igniting a spark in an already unstable powder keg of personalities. Following the lead of real estate agent and self-help guy Robert (Christian Slater), the men warily agree on a cover-up and covert desert burial. A couple hours and another corpse later, however, they’re already at each other’s throats, and their escalating breakdowns threaten to disrupt the highly prized wedding of hard-as-nails bride Laura (a stunning Cameron Diaz). (Filmaffinity)
Movie Reviews
“Unlike genuinely amoral pics such as ‘Heathers’ or ‘Shallow Grave,’ it never seems really comfortable with its characters’ actions.” Derek Elley: Variety
- “There is a line between gallows humor and tastelessness, but Very Bad Things apparently doesn’t have a clue where that might be.” Marc Savlov: Austin Chronicle
“A black comedy which is not as smart as it thinks (…) Rating: ??? (out of 5)” Kim Newman: Empire
