A salacious thriller, _Cruel Intentions 3_ continues the exploits of the Merteuil family. This installment follows the sex games of Kathryn’s cousin Cassidy, who pits two friends against each other in a competition to see who can seduce one of their fellow college students first; but unknown to them, Cassidy has a secret agenda. The plot’s not very original, but it takes some twists and turns that keeps things interesting. Additionally, Kerr Smith and Kristina Anapau have good on-screen chemistry that adds a lot of charisma to the film. While it’s formulaic and relies on stereotypes, _Cruel Intentions 3_ is a solid exotic thriller that’s full of intrigue.