Do You Wanna Know a Secret?

Do You Wanna Know a Secret?

Year: 2001

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Thomas Bradford

HorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGory gruesome and slasher horrorTwisted dark psychological thrillerSuspenseful crime thrillers

As a night out on the town turns into a nightmare, six young college students must fight for their lives as a killer hunts them down.

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Timeline & Setting – Do You Wanna Know a Secret? (2001)

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Time period

Spring break, one year after the initial murder

The events take place during a single week of Florida spring break. A year has passed since a masked killer murdered someone, and the survivors attempt to enjoy the vacation while danger looms. The narrative toggles between present-day events and memories of the earlier crime to build tension.

Location

Florida, USA

The action unfolds across coastal Florida during spring break, moving from a college dorm hallway to a seaside house, a nightclub, a glade-like area, and a church. The sunny beach-town backdrop clashes with a chilling murder mystery that unsettles a tight-knit group of friends. The Florida setting provides both vacation vibes and a sense of isolation that heightens the suspense.

🏖️ Florida 🌴 Palm trees

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Main Characters – Do You Wanna Know a Secret? (2001)

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Beth Morgan (Dorie Barton)

Beth becomes the central figure as the group searches for the truth behind the note and the masked killer. She navigates fear, relationships, and resilience while trying to protect herself and her friends.

🧠 Smart 💃 Social 🕵️‍♀️ Suspicious

Hank Ford (Joey Lawrence)

Beth's newly involved boyfriend, who acts bravely to protect Beth and the group. His fate turns tragic when Brad reveals his severed head, intensifying the horror and stakes for Beth.

💪 Loyal 🗺️ Protective 🕵️‍♂️ Mysterious

Oz Washington (Thomas Anthony Jones)

One of Beth's perceptive friends who notices clues and helps drive the investigation, but he is attacked and briefly imprisoned before being released. He remains entangled in the mounting danger.

🧠 Insightful 🕵️‍♂️ Inquisitive 💤 Vulnerable

Brad Adams / Bradley Clayton (Chad Allen)

The killer revealed as Brad, whose obsessive love for Beth drives a chilling plan that includes staging his own death and eliminating others. His reveal ties the mystery to a personal vendetta and a dangerous display of devotion.

🎭 Obsessed 🗡️ Violent 💔 Manipulative

Tina Webster (Leonora Scelfo)

Beth's friend who becomes involved in romantic tension and ends up a victim in the sequence of brutal murders. Her fate heightens the group's fear and confusion.

💃 Social 💔 Fiery 🕶️ Suspicious

Nellie Lopez (Elsie Escobar)

Beth's friend who is murdered during the escalating attacks, contributing to the horror and urgency to uncover the killer.

🎯 Targeted 🧊 Silent 🕯️ Tragic

Pastor Clifford Adams (Del Tenney)

A church figure whose staged setup appears in the climax, hinting at the killer's manipulation of faith and family ties; the dead pastor is revealed as Brad's father.

⛪ Religious 🔪 Dark 🕯️ Ritual

Mrs. Adams (Margot Hartman)

Brad's mother, part of the complex family dynamics that intersect with the mystery and motive behind the killings.

👪 Family 🕵️ Suspicious

Detective (Victoria Bass)

A law enforcement figure who sharpens the investigation and maintains pressure as suspects shift and the mystery deepens.

🕵️ Detective 🧭 Investigative 🗽 Authority

Agent Owen Sacker (Jeff Conaway)

An FBI agent who arrives as the body count grows, warns the group not to leave, and ultimately helps bring the killer to justice.

🕵️‍♀️ Federal 🧭 Bureaucratic 🗂️ Secretive

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Major Themes – Do You Wanna Know a Secret? (2001)

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💘 Love Obsession

Brad's fixation on Beth drives him to drastic, deadly actions, including staging his own death and murdering others. The theme explores how intense affection can distort judgment and blur moral boundaries. Obsession motivates deception, violence, and a dangerous willingness to harm for perceived attachment. The relationship dynamic becomes a weapon that unravels as the truth emerges.

🎭 Masks & Deception

The killer uses a mask and calculated misdirection to conceal identity and manipulate victims. The recurring 'do you wanna know a secret?' note serves as a chilling signature, signaling hidden motives while turning friends into suspects. Disguises, staged deaths, and the church-setting ambiance heighten the sense of theatrical horror. The reveal hinges on unraveling who hides behind the mask.

🕵️ Suspicion & Fear

As authorities intervene, the group becomes suspects in multiple murders, and paranoia spreads within the house. Isolation intensifies distrust, forcing characters to question loyalties and confront their own secrets. The tension escalates as clues point in different directions and trust continually erodes. The fear is less about monsters and more about the danger hidden among friends.

Last Updated: October 03, 2025 at 14:33

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