Cherry Falls (2000)
A subversive slasher that flips genre convention on its head — in Cherry Falls, it's the virgins who need to worry.
Cherry Falls - Movie Information
- Original Title: Cherry Falls
- Release Year: 2000
- Directed by: Geoffrey Wright
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 32m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 25, 2000 (United Kingdom - 18), October 26, 2000 (Germany - 16), March 10, 2001 (South Korea - 18)
- Production Companies: Industry Entertainment Partners, Rogue Pictures, Fresh Produce Company, October Films
- Production Countries: United States of America
Cherry Falls - Plot
When students in the small town of Cherry Falls learn a serial killer is targeting virgins, they realize their only chance of survival is to throw a "Pop Your Cherry" party.
Cherry Falls - Trailer
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Lose your innocence... or lose your life.
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Cherry Falls - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Geoffrey Wright
Main Cast
- Brittany Murphy
- Jay Mohr
- Michael Biehn
- Jesse Bradford
- Candy Clark
- Gabriel Mann
- Amanda Anka
- Joannah Portman
- Kristen Miller
- Bre Blair
Writers
- Ken Selden
Producers
- Marshall Persinger
- Eli Selden
Cherry Falls - FAQs
What is the premise of Cherry Falls?
Cherry Falls follows teenagers in a small Virginia town who discover that a serial killer is exclusively targeting virgins. In a darkly comic twist, the students decide their best survival strategy is to throw a mass party — dubbed "Pop Your Cherry" — to lose their virginity before the killer strikes again.
Why does the killer only target virgins in Cherry Falls?
The killer's fixation on virgins is rooted in a traumatic past involving a gang rape at the local high school years earlier. The murders are an act of revenge tied to that buried secret, inverting the classic slasher trope where sexually active teens are punished — here, it is the innocent who are in danger.
Who are the main actors in Cherry Falls?
Cherry Falls stars Brittany Murphy as Jody Marken, Jay Mohr as Leonard Marliston, and Michael Biehn as Sheriff Brent Marken. The supporting cast includes Jesse Bradford, Candy Clark, Gabriel Mann, Amanda Anka, Joannah Portman, Kristen Miller, and Bre Blair.
Where can you watch Cherry Falls online?
Cherry Falls is available to stream with a subscription on Philo. It can also be purchased or rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home, giving viewers several flexible options to watch the film.
What is the age rating for Cherry Falls?
Cherry Falls is rated R in the United States, reflecting its mature content including graphic violence, strong language, and themes of sexual assault and murder. It is intended for adult audiences and is not suitable for younger viewers.
Who directed Cherry Falls and what is the genre?
Cherry Falls was directed by Australian filmmaker Geoffrey Wright, best known for Romper Stomper. The film blends Horror, Mystery, and Thriller elements, functioning as a self-aware slasher that subverts genre conventions by making virginity — rather than sexual activity — the trait that puts characters at risk.
Is Cherry Falls based on a true story?
No, Cherry Falls is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Ken Selden. The film is a work of fiction, though it draws on familiar small-town American settings and deliberately subverts established slasher movie conventions for satirical and genre-commentary purposes.
How long is Cherry Falls?
Cherry Falls has a runtime of 92 minutes, or 1 hour and 32 minutes. The film moves at a brisk pace, balancing its slasher set pieces with darkly comedic social commentary and character development centered on Brittany Murphy's lead performance as Jody Marken.
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