Cruel Intentions 3

Patrick Bates and Jason Argyle hatch a devious plan at the exclusive Santa Barbara college to bed Cassidy Merteuil and derail her pursuit of a British prince. Their scheme sets in motion a power play grounded in manipulation and deceit. The plan hinges on exploiting Cassidy's status and turning attraction into a cruel bet.

Cassidy learns of the plan and is devastated by the betrayal. She confronts Jason and Patrick, who reveal the scheme to her and justify their actions as a game. The moment shatters trust and redefines their relationships on campus.

With trust broken, Cassidy pushes Jason and Patrick to compete against each other, turning the deception into a contest of lust and power. They set out to seduce targets, using every advantage they have. The campus atmosphere becomes a dangerous playground for their games.

Jason succeeds in seducing Sheila, who is in a steady relationship with Michael. The win solidifies Jason's role in the cruel bet and deepens Cassidy's disillusionment. The manipulation widens the rift among friends.

Patrick Bates sets his sights on Alison, who is already engaged. He attempts to seduce her, exploiting Cassidy's rejection as leverage. Alison rebuffs him, establishing early resistance to the scheme.

Brent Patterson shows interest in Alison following Cassidy's rejection. The dynamic introduces a new rival in the sexual chess match. The tension on campus grows as loyalties blur.

Cassidy succumbs to temptation and sleeps with Brent, unaware that Patrick has been taking photographs. The encounter becomes ammunition for later manipulation. The line between romance and manipulation tightens.

Patrick has been quietly photographing Cassidy and Brent. He uses the illicit images to bolster his leverage over Alison, turning private moments into a weapon. The film deepens the sense that every action is being watched and exploited.

Patrick leverages the photographs to threaten Alison, coercing her to cheat as part of the bet. He claims a history of success to intimidate her into compliance. The tension escalates as the lie begins to fragment her relationships.

In a shocking turn, Patrick rapes Alison to fulfill his part of the wager. The violence shatters any pretense of consent and intensifies the consequences of their games. The trauma ripples through the group, casting a pall over the campus.

While Patrick's actions shock the group, Jason and Cassidy begin to form a genuine connection. Their bond develops under the shadow of manipulation, complicating the circle of betrayers and victims. The dynamic hints at a potential romance amid revenge.

Patrick, frustrated, tries to lure Cassidy away from Jason, reigniting the old competitive fire. He targets her with further manipulation, but Cassidy keeps her focus on exposing the truth.

Cassidy orchestrates the revelation that the whole charade was designed to reveal the darker sides of everyone involved. She admits she staged the plan to force Patrick and Jason to confront their cruelty. She even used a sleeping pill to frame the situation and protect herself, planning to tell the police that he had drugged and raped her.

As the investigation closes in, Patrick is led away by the authorities, bewildered and protesting his innocence. The possibility of another victim lingers as the system promises punishment for the assaults and lies. The consequences of their actions become undeniable.

In the final moment, Jason and Cassidy are shown together again, continuing their own twisted game with a new bet—now framed by romance and revenge. The reminder of how easily desire becomes cruelty lingers as they walk away together. The cycle of manipulation has not fully ended.