Cruel Intentions 2

Sebastian arrives at Manchester Prep as a rebellious transfer with a troubled past and a habit of bending rules. He uses charm and audacity to challenge authority and push boundaries, all while concealing his own vulnerabilities. His quick wit and willingness to gamble create tension as he navigates a world of wealth and status.

Kathryn is the calculating and assertive stepsister who commands the social scene. She wields influence through secrecy, a strict code, and a taste for control, seeing others as pieces to move in her game. Her ambition drives the plot as she orchestrates schemes to protect her lifestyle.

Danielle is the headmaster’s daughter who becomes a friend and ally to Sebastian, yet she is not as innocent as she appears. She engages in the plan with Kathryn and uses charm to navigate the school’s social web. Her intentions unfold in tandem with the other players in the scheme.

Cherie is the wealthier target of Kathryn’s machinations, whose family’s fortune makes her a rival for social power. She becomes entwined in the plot through incidents at the assembly and the school’s social circles. Her presence heightens the stakes of the secret society's decisions.

Gretchen is one of the twin temptations used in the mind games that unfold at Manchester Prep. She and her sister Sarah symbolize the coercive pressure of sexualized social dynamics. Her role adds another layer to the manipulation that dominates the high school world.

Sarah, the other twin, participates in the larger scheme through her own complicity and shared secrets with Gretchen. She represents the collaborative nature of the deception that drives Sebastian’s downfall and subsequent alliance. Her character underscores the film’s themes of manipulation and performance.