Very Bad Things
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Very Bad Things

They've been bad. Very bad.

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Kyle Fisher has one last night to celebrate life as a single man before marrying Laura, so he sets out to Vegas with four of his best buddies. But a drug and alcohol filled night on the town with a stripper who goes all the way, turns into a cold night in the desert with shovels when the stripper goes all the way into a body bag after dying in their bathroom. And that's just the first of the bodies to pile up before Kyle can walk down the aisle...

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Peter Berg

Kyle Fisher has one last night to celebrate life as a single man before marrying Laura, so he sets out to Vegas with four of his best buddies. But a drug and alcohol filled night on the town with a stripper who goes all the way, turns into a cold night in the desert with shovels when the stripper goes all the way into a body bag after dying in their bathroom. And that's just the first of the bodies to pile up before Kyle can walk down the aisle...

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic PowerPsychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (22 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Very Bad Things.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Peter Berg

Screenplay / Writers

Peter Berg

Executive Producers

Ted Field, Diane Nabatoff, Michael A. Helfant

Original Score

Stewart Copeland

Cinematography

David Hennings

Film Editing

Dan Lebental

Production Design

Dina Lipton

Costume Styling

Terry Dresbach

Production Studios & Global Distribution
VBT Productions
Initial Entertainment GroupUS
Interscope CommunicationsUS
Ballpark Productions Partnership

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
VBT ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Initial Entertainment GroupPrimary Studio Soundstage
Interscope CommunicationsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Ballpark Productions PartnershipPrimary Studio Soundstage
PolyGram Filmed EntertainmentPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1995 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1996 - 1997 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1997 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 11, 1998

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Very Bad Things. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Christian Slater's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Very Bad Things, Christian Slater underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Cameron Diaz. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Peter Berg concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Very Bad Things, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($9.9M Gross)

Very Bad Things conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $9.9 Million against an estimated $30.0 Million production budget (0.3x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Very Bad Things was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$30.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$9.9 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

0.3x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Very Bad Things

Where was Very Bad Things filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Very Bad Things was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as VBT Productions, Initial Entertainment Group, Interscope Communications, Ballpark Productions Partnership, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Very Bad Things?

The ensemble features Christian Slater as Robert Boyd, Cameron Diaz as Laura Garrety, Jon Favreau as Kyle Fisher, Leland Orser as Charles Moore, under the visionary direction of Peter Berg.

Where can I stream Very Bad Things online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Very Bad Things (1998) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Very Bad Things?

Very Bad Things is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.