History Film / SomethingWild

* GenreShift: Tying with HalfwayPlotSwitch where it goes from a wacky rom com to a dark thriller then ends on a lighter note again.

* NiceHat: Audrey sports a lovely one at the end of the film.

* TheAlcoholic: Lulu literally drinks and drives.

* UptightLovesWild: The darker comedic take on the trope.

* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: When Lulu makes it to her hometown, she takes off her cheap black wig, and is an innocent-looking blonde.

Things take a wild turn, when Lulu takes Charlie to her hometown in Pennsylvania (and finds out her real name is Audrey), and she reunites with her estranged husband, Ray (Liotta).

* YourCheatingHeart: Charlie happily has sex with Lulu on a whim and goes on a road trip. [[spoiler: Turns out he is in the middle of a divorce and Lulu is still married to Ray]].

* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass / GrewASpine: The occasional spineless Charlie saved Audrey from Ray because not only is he in love with her, but he knows she’s unwilling trapped.

* TheAlcoholic: Lulu literally drinks and drives
* AntiHero: When we first meet Charlie, it looks like he’s a bored husband ready for a quick fling with an attractive woman. But he actually is [[spoiler: single because his wife left him 9 months ago, but he hasn’t let go of the past.]]

* SharpDressedMan: Charlie, given that he’s a high-powered Vice President, but he quickly loses the sharp suit and tie for a cheaper suit, and then completely with his “Virginia is for Lovers” T-shirt.

Charlie Driggs (Daniels) is a milquetoast businessman (just made Vice President) who runs into Lulu (Griffith), a free-spirited and troubled woman. They make a stop at a New Jersey motel soon after. Even though Charlie is married, he goes along with Lulu on her road trip for adventure.
Things get complicated, however, when Lulu takes Charlie to her hometown in Pennsylvania (and finds out her real name is Audrey), and she reunites with her estranged husband, Ray (Liotta).

* AntiHero: When we first meet Charlie, it looks like he’s a bored husband ready for a quick fling with an interesting attractive woman. As it turns out, [[spoiler: his wife left him 9 months ago but hasn’t let go of the past.]]

* BigBad: Ray, obviously. Not only is he a low level thief that robs from convenience stores, but he also is an abusive, would-be rapist.

* CardboardBoxOfUnemployment: Charlie gives up his high-powered job because he realized how much he wasn’t satisfied.

* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: When Lulu makes it to her hometown, she takes off her cheap black wig, and is a innocent-looking blonde.
* GreenEyedMonster: Ray. When Charlie saves Lulu and takes her to his home, Ray follows them and nearly kills both.

* IcyBlueEyes: Ray’s, given that he’s a heartless bastard, and has a streak of crazy in him.

* YourCheatingHeart: Charlie happily has sex with Lulu on a whim and stays with her during the whole trip. [[spoiler: Turns out he is in the middle of a divorce and Lulu is still married to Ray]].

* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass / GrewASpine: The occasional spineless Charlie saved Audrey from Ray because not only is he in love with her, but he knows she’s unwilling trapped with Ray.

Charlie Driggs (Daniels) is a milquetoast businessman (just made Vice President) who runs into Lulu (Griffith), a free-spirited and troubled woman. They make a stop at a New Jersey motel, even though Charlie is married, he goes along with Lulu on her road trip for adventure.
Things get complicated when Lulu takes Charlie to her hometown in Pennsylvania (and finds out her real name is Audrey) and she reunites with her estranged husband, Ray (Liotta).

* YourCheatingHeart: Charlie happily has sex with Lulu on a whim and stays with her during the whole trip. [[spoiler: Turns out he has been divorced for a year and Lulu is still married to Ray]].

Charlie Driggs (Daniels) is a milquetoast businessman (just made Vice President) who runs into Lulu (Griffiths), a free-spirited and troubled woman. They make a stop at a New Jersey motel, even though Charlie is married, he goes along with Lulu on her road trip for adventure.

* AntiHero: When we first meet Charlie, it looks like he’s a bored husband ready for a quick fling with an interesting attractive woman. As it turns out, [[spoiler: his wife kwfr him 9 months ago but hasn’t let go of the past.]]

* BigBad: Ray, obviously. Not only is he a low level thief that robs from convenience stores, but he also is obvious abusive, would-be rapist.

* GreenEyedMonster: Ray. When Charlie saves her and takes her to his home, Ray follows them and nearly kills both.

* AntiHero: When we first meet Charlie, it looks like he’s a bored husband ready for a quick fling with an interesting attractive woman. As it turns out, [[spoiler: he’s been divorced for a year but hasn’t let go of the past.]]

* HandyCuffs: The cuffs Lulu used for sex at the motel (and later a hilarious accessory for Charlie) is used by Ray to trap him in the sink. Charlie then uses it on Ray to ‘’almost’’ choke him to death.

* ArcWords: Remember, no matter what, it's better to be a live dog than a dead lion.

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Something Wild (1986) is a comedy film directed by Creator/JonathanDemme, starring Creator/MelanieGriffith, Creator/JeffDaniels, and Creator/RayLiotta.

* CoverIdentityAnamoly: Lulu is quick to create lies for her mother, and Charlie (as Lulu discovers) isn’t so bad himself. But once at the reunion, Lulu can’t think of two fake children’s names for her cover story. But Charlie is quick to back her up.

* {{LeitMotiff}}: The obvious but oh-so catchy, “Wild Thing” by The Troggs.

* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass/GrewASpine: The occasional spineless Charlie saved Audrey from Ray because not only is he in love with her, but he knows she’s unwilling trapped with Ray.