Please note: Tickets will be available to Members starting at 12:00 pm PT on Monday, March 17. Tickets open to the general public beginning at 12:00 pm PT on Wednesday, March 19.

 
Bored, gorgeous and spoiled Manhattan step-siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil are on summer break from their elite prep school. They hatch a plan for revenge on Kathryn’s ex-boyfriend, but Sebastian seeks a bigger challenge: seducing the new girl who is living the chaste “no sex until marriage” life.

The 1999 cult hit Cruel Intentions offers a titillating world of ’90s fashion, fantasy, debauchery, and shockingly little parental oversight, where the privileged children of aristocrats look down from their Central Park apartments upon us mortals – mere pawns in their cruel games.

Now, experience this salacious tale of sex, lies and spoon rosaries firsthand as 2025 Spirit Awards nominee Julio Torres (Fantasmas, Problemista) directs an exciting new cast in a one-night-only Live Read at the DGA New York Theater.

Special thanks to Roger Kumble for making this event possible.
 

Pricing

$25 for Film Independent Members, $35 for the general public. Proof of Member status is required to reserve tickets at the Member price; limit two tickets per order.
 

Tickets

Film Independent Members have exclusive early access to purchase tickets starting Monday, March 17 at 12:00 pm PT.

Tickets will be available to the public on Wednesday, March 19 at 12:00 pm PT.

Event Policies

Availability window and registration capacity may vary; always register as early as possible. All ticket sales are final; no refunds or exchanges.

Attendees must follow all rules and guidelines as laid out by Film Independent and/or its partners. If a guest has been registered for an event by a Member, these policies shall apply to that guest. Violation of written policies and/or staff instructions may result in removal from the venue and/or suspension or termination of Membership/access to future events.

Event details and guest participation are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
 

Accessibility

Film Independent is committed to hosting events that are accessible. For inquiries regarding accessibility, or to request an accommodation, please contact us at accessibility@filmindependent.org or 323 556 9305.
 

Parking

Parking will not be provided for this event.