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Denise Richards recreates her "Wild Things" pool scene

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jamie murnane

Remember the days when you'd go see a movie that was said to have any hint of lesbian-ish interaction, because you didn't see it anywhere else? Well, maybe those days aren't completely over, but we've come a long way since 1998 when Wild Things was released.

I wasn't familiar with Denise Richards at the time, but was a big Neve Campbell fan. Sure, those sweaters she wore on Party of Five weren't so hot, but I would watch her in Scream many times over a summer — and I hate horror movies.

Not surprisingly, when the trailer for Wild Things came out featuring a dark, brooding Neve in a ribbed tank top, I was sold.

And then, the infamous Neve/Denise pool scene happened. You remember, right? (Yes, I'm purposely leaving out the threesome they had with Matt Dillon's character. Unnecessary!)

Well, in case your memory is foggy, Denise Richards has recreated it — sans Campbell — for you in a recent photoshoot that'll be shown on a new episode of her E! reality show Denise Richards: It's Complicated, which has it's long-overdue second season premiere tonight. (Guilty pleasure alert: I totally watched the first season. She's actually pretty funny. Really.)

While the Wild Things revisitation doesn't get nearly as steamy as the original scene with Neve, it has Denise in a pool, in a bikini, with her long wet hair slicked back — just like old times. It's also not clear what the photoshoot is actually for — perhaps just to get us to tune in to find out.

Well, congratulations, Denise. I'm sold. This time, on you.

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    • Submitted by
    jamie murnane
    on July 22, 2009 - 11:00am.
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    londonchick's picture

    I remember watching this

    Submitted by
    londonchick (67 posts)
    on July 22, 2009 - 12:29pm.

    I remember watching this film and feeling like it was a total B-Movie exploitation flick. It's a sleazy film aimed at for men. (evidence: One time it's a threesome and the next time Kevin Bacon's filming them.) This film is one of a number where lesbianism exists solely to titilate men.

    Interesting to watch what's happened to Denise's acting career since. Nothing.

    We deserve better Wild things, so let's go out and make it!  

    Kristin's picture

    Just watched this last week

    Submitted by
    Kristin (107 posts)
    on July 22, 2009 - 12:01pm.

    Just watched this last week for the millionth time. I LOVE that movie! :]  

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    Jennyfer's picture

    Neve Campbell

    Submitted by
    Jennyfer (139 posts)
    on July 22, 2009 - 1:20pm.

    me too I'm a huge Neve Campbell fan! I love her so much, she's a very talented actress, she's natural, simple, gorgeous, etc.... well just perfect ! ;-)

    I liked Wild Things, I had to see it at least 10 times.

    Sass's picture

    Love this movie

    Submitted by
    Sass (16 posts)
    on July 22, 2009 - 1:45pm.

    I remember catching this movie when I was about 13 and I swear this was the turning point. I used to try and force myself to like the backstreet boys and then suddenly I didn't with this :P Maybe not a great start in terms of material but I must have rewatched that scene ten times! Young and naive.. oh well :)

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    Anguissette's picture

    O_O

    Submitted by
    Anguissette (43 posts)
    on July 22, 2009 - 6:08pm.
    Mmmmm....Neve Campbell.  ;)  She's sexy and cute/endearing at the same time.  Bad.
    Ms. Dilly Dally's picture

    Neve

    Submitted by
    Ms. Dilly Dally (138 posts)
    on July 22, 2009 - 6:33pm.

    I was happy to see Neve is on NBC's The Philanthropist, my new favorite show. She plays the wife of Jesse L. Martin's character.

     

     

     

     

    s a r a h's picture

    Two of my number one actors

    Submitted by
    s a r a h (211 posts)
    on July 24, 2009 - 4:18pm.

    Two of my number one actors are playing a couple? Thank you for the heads up!!

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    Sensationalsarah's picture

    Shpuld be nice

    Submitted by
    Sensationalsarah (13 posts)
    on July 22, 2009 - 6:52pm.
    but i have a feeling this is just a ratings stunt and wont be anywhere near to what we expect
    jgotmilk's picture

    that scene was so hot...

    Submitted by
    jgotmilk (21 posts)
    on July 23, 2009 - 12:03am.

    Yes, I know it was intended for men.

    But, I was sixteen at the time...still questioning and that scene definitely was one of the things that confirmed my gayness.  Neve Campbell is sooo hot.   

    LesBiDJ's picture

    Wow!

    Submitted by
    LesBiDJ (12 posts)
    on July 23, 2009 - 10:46pm.
    Denise certainly aged well - can't believe she's 38! At any rate, I watched "Wild Things" for the first time last summer and thought the pool scene was definitely sexy, albeit tailored after the ultimate male fantasy... Publicity stunt or not, I can't help finding just about any attractive female actress locking lips with another woman quite appealing
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    Campbell x Richards

    Submitted by
    Style Geek (34 posts)
    on July 24, 2009 - 10:26am.

    I like the original scene personally, even if it took me 5 years to finally watch it because my mom took the movie out of the VCR and threw it away calling it "Trash"
    I was young and wondering why I liked what I saw... lol

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