History Film / TheWrongCheerleader

A [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJcuKcW2GUI 30 second preview of the movie]] is available on the Rapid Heart Pictures Youtube channel. Evidence of the changed ending can be seen in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395/?v=462003014645395 trailer]] which features a DramaticUnmask of the [[BiggerBad true villain]] at the halfway point - a scene which never features in the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}}.

** For those paying attention the most glaring revelation occurs in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' promo - a 30-second collection of clips from the five movies viewable on [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395/?v=462003014645395 Lifetime's Facebook account]]. [[spoiler: At approximately the half way point there's a scene that occurs in a dark room where a female hand (identifiable as Becky's due to distinctive white painted fingernails) pulls a mask off a shadowy figure to reveal Jen. This scene never made it into the revised Lifetime version, but essentially turns the whole narrative on its head, tranforming Jen from the innocent BestFriend into a [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative psycho bitch]] with an EvilPlan.]]

** There's a major continuity error in the sequence where Rob breaks into Becky's house. When the hooded figure comes in from outside, it's clearly a different outfit to the one seen before (and after), consisting of a studded hood and stocking-type face covering. [[spoiler: This is presumably a scene from the original version - when the disguised ''Jen'' was the knife-wielding psycho who entered the house (her pale skinned face is visible through the stocking for those who freeze frame). Another hint of the editorial changes is that Rob's gloves suddenly go missing when he snaps a photograph of the letter.]]

A [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJcuKcW2GUI 30 second preview of the movie]] is available on the Rapid Heart Pictures Youtube channel. Evidence of the changed ending can be seen in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395/?v=462003014645395 trailer]] which features a DramaticUnmask of the [[BiggerBad true villain]] - at complete odds with the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}}.

** For those paying attention the most glaring revelation occurs in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' promo - a 30-second collection of clips from the five movies viewable on [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395/?v=462003014645395 Lifetime's Facebook account]]. [[spoiler: At approximately the half way point there's a scene that occurs in a dark room where a female hand (identifiable as Becky's due to distinctive white painted fingernails) pulls a mask off a shadowy figure to reveal Jen. This scene never made it into the revised Lifetime version, but essentially turns the whole narrative on its head.]]

A [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJcuKcW2GUI 30 second preview of the movie]] is available on the Rapid Heart Pictures Youtube channel. Evidence of the changed ending can be seen in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395/?v=462003014645395 trailer]] which features a DramaticUnmask scene at complete odds with the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}}.

** Happens to a victim early on when [[TooDumbToLive she hides under a bed to escape a hooded stalker]]. In classic horror style, the terrified victim screams as she's pulled to her doom.
** [[spoiler: It turns out she lives. The girl in question is Rob's former girlfriend Amanda who survives to tell her story to Becky and Jen before presumably being killed in a second attack]].
** [[spoiler: It's possible the original script featured a fatal encounter in the bedroom with Amanda being seen off after [[HeKnowsTooMuch discovering the masked killer's lair.]]]]

** For a couple of frames in the 30 second Lifetime promo a mysterious, dome-shaped black object is visible behind the dragged vitim's legs. [[spoiler: The same object ''does'' feature in the movie, appearing on the bed during the opening sequence. It's the black face mask worn by the psychotic Jen in the original version - an item that plays no significant part in the revised sequence of events and thus seems totally out of place.]]
** There's a major continuity error in the sequence where Rob breaks into Becky's house. When the hooded figure comes in from outside, it's clearly a different outfit to the one seen before (and after), consisting of a studded hood and stocking-type face covering. [[spoiler: This is presumably a scene from the original version - when the disguised ''Jen'' was the knife-wielding psycho who entered the house (her pale skinned face is visible through the stocking for those who freeze frame). Another hint of the editorial changes is that Rob's gloves suddenly go missing when he snaps a photograph of the letter - as does the knife which is never seen anywhere else in the movie.]]

* InTheHood: Rob does most of his stalking in a black tracksuit, but covers his head with a hood when sneaking about practise gyms, locker rooms and teenage girls' homes. Seems he's a fan of Franchise/AssassinsCreed.

Becky ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2277135/ Cristine Prosperi]]) is a well-liked and [[CuteBookworm academically gifted]] high school student who receives [[NotDistractedByTheSexy little romantic interest from the boys]]. After Becky successfully makes the school cheerleading team coached by Ms Flynn (Fox), things seem to be on the up when her friends introduce her to [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders attracts the attention]] handsome new student Rob ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856992 David Meza]]).

Captivated by Rob's charms, Becky finds herself in peril when his love develops into obesession and he begins to stalk her at home and school. Initally Becky is defensive of Rob despite his violent tendencies, but ultimately her best friend Jen ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6882085 Kalen Bull]]) and mother Eliza ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443117/ Lesli Kay]]) are able to convince Becky how dangerous her boyfriend is after another girl disappears. Now she must resolve the situation before she becomes the next victim.

Simple enough plot, then - but inquisitive viewers will notice some story elements don't quite add up and the ending seems abrupt (and somewhat anticlimatic) for a thriller. This movie is a classic example of ExecutiveMeddling with changes to the script (and underlying plot) and refilming of certain sequences during or following production. Many elements of the original script version remain, not all of them intentional. One particular trailer features a {{Reveal}} at complete odds with the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}}.

A [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJcuKcW2GUI 30 second preview of the movie]] is available on the Rapid Heart Pictures Youtube channel.

* MasterOfDisguise: In the original version [[spoiler: Jen wore a rotatable mask with attached false black hair - all part of her plan to frame Rob for her villainous actions.]] Indeed, the disguise is so good that despite it remaining in the original version for quite a few scenes - notably the attack on Amanda in the restaurant - most viewers won't even notice.

** [[spoiler: It's likely the original script featured a fatal encounter in the bedroom with Amanda being seen off after [[HeKnowsTooMuch discovering the masked killer's lair.]]]]

* CoolMask: Doesn't feature in the revised version - apart from a few sequences that most viewers would probably miss. In the original [[spoiler: the murderous Jen]] wore a quite elaborate studded hood with a fitted appearance-disguising stocking and attachable face mask.

* CuteBookworm: Becky is both clever ''and'' attractive. Unfortunately for her the teenage boys prefer dumb cheerleaders to intelligent beauties.

* EveryoneIsASuspect: It appears the original version was intended as more of a mystery with various male characters presented as possible suspects. Rob was presumably the obvious candidate for psycho regardless, though the amended version has ''all'' the attention on him.

* HighSchoolDance: A kind of subversion. Here the party is for Jen's birthday with the teenage students are casually dressed as opposed to the fancy formal wear associated with more traditional American proms. Still, this is a pivotal scene in the movie where Becky and Jen must fend off unwanted attention from several boys - [[spoiler: including one who spikes the fruit punch]].

Simple enough plot, then - but inquisitive viewers will notice some story elements don't quite add up and the ending seems abrupt (and somewhat anticlimatic) for a thriller. This movie is a classic example of ExecutiveMeddling with changes to the script (and underlying plot) and refilming of certain sequences during or following production. Many elements of the original script version remain however, not all of them intentional. One particular trailer features a {{Reveal}} at complete odds with the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}}.

* MsFanservice: Not to be outdone, the leading ladies do plenty of dancing and Becky shows off plenty of skin (nothing explicit obviously) in the aforementioned tennis court scene.

Simple enough plot, then - but inquisitive viewers will notice some story elements don't quite add up and the RevisedEnding appears rushed. This movie is a classic example of ExecutiveMeddling with changes to the script and refilming of certain sequences during or after production. Many elements of the original scripted version remain however, not all of them intentional. One particular trailer features a {{Reveal}} at complete odds with the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}}.

* SelfDefenseless: Averted with Coach Flynn's mace spray. [[spoiler: Upon being doused, Rob crumples to the floor in agony and clutches his eyes. Yep, he definitely felt that.]]

** [[spoiler: It's likely the original script featured a fatal encounter in the bedroom with Amanda being seen over after [[HeKnowsTooMuch discovering the masked killer's lair.]]]]

* EveryoneIsASuspect: It appears the original version was intended as more of a mystery with various male characters presented as possible suspects. Rob was presumably the obvious candidate for psycho regardless.

** For those paying attention the most glaring revelation occurs in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' promo - a 30-second collection of clips from the five movies. [[spoiler: At approximately the half way point there's a scene that takes place in a dark room where a female hand (identifiable as Becky's due to distinctive white painted fingernails) pulls a mask off a shadowy figure to reveal Jen. This scene never made it into the revised Lifetime version, but essentially turns the whole narrative on its head.]]
** For a small number of frames in the 30 second promo a mysterious, dome-shaped black object is visible behind the dragged vitim's legs. [[spoiler: The same object features in the movie and appears on the bed during the opening sequence. It's a distinctive black face mask - a leftover from the original scripted version that plays no significant part in the revised sequence of events and thus seems out of place.]]

Simple enough plot, then - but inquisitive viewers will notice some story elements don't quite add up and the RevisedEnding appears rushed. This movie is a classic example of ExecutiveMeddling with changes to the script and refilming of certain sequences during or after production. Many elements of the original scripted version remain however, not all of them intentional. One particualar trailer features a {{Reveal}} at complete odds with the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}}.

* AnkleDrag: Happens to a victim early on when the killer discovers her hiding underneath a bed. In classic horror style, the terrified victim screams as she's pulled to her doom.

* EveryoneIsASuspect: Rob is the obvious candidate for psycho, but as Becky attempts to unravel the mysterious and deadly events surrounding her, she begins to doubt even those she'd previously trusted explicitly.
** In one tense scene Becky stalls her [[EvilWearsBlack black-dressed coach]] while Jen checks out something in the locker room. When Becky turns to leave, Flynn works in a warning that could be easily be taken as a thinly veiled threat.

* HighSchoolDance: A kind of subversion - the teenage students are casually dressed as opposed to the fancy formal wear associated with more traditional American proms. Still, this is a pivotal scene in the movie where Becky and Jen must fend off unwanted attention from several boys - any one of whom might be a psycho.

* KnifeNut: Rob's weapon of choice.

Becky ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2277135/ Cristine Prosperi]]) is a well-liked and [[CuteBookworm academically gifted]] high school student who receives [[NotDistractedByTheSexy little romantic interest from the boys]]. After Becky successfully tries out for a spot on the school cheerleading team coached by Ms Flynn (Fox), things seem to be on the up when she [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders attracts the attention]] of handsome new student Rob ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856992 David Meza]]).

Captivated by Rob's charms, Becky finds herself in peril when his love develops into obesession and he begins to stalk her at home and school. Receiving guidance from her coach, moral support from her mother Eliza ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443117/ Lesli Kay]]) and help from fellow cheerleader and best friend Jen ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6882085 Kalen Bull]]), Becky hopes to resolve her predicament before it gets any worse.

But when she learns a murderer is on the loose, Becky fears Rob is not only a dangerous stalker but also a crazed killer - and that she might be the next target.

* AnkleDrag: Happens to [[spoiler: Amanda]] when the killer discovers her hiding underneath a bed. In classic horror style, the terrified victim screams as she's pulled to her doom.

* HarbingerOfImpendingDoom: During the school party creepy student Jake issues a whispered warning to a female listener (which does nothing to reassure her).
--> '''Jake''': Someone's ''hunting cheerleaders''.
* HeKnowsTooMuch: [[spoiler: Amanda]] discovers an incriminating piece of evidence in someone's bedroom, but before she's able to tell anyone this information, the killer silences her for good.

* SelfDefenseless: Averted with Coach Flynn's mace spray. Upon being doused, the stalker crumples to the floor in agony and clutches his eyes. Yep, he definitely felt that.

* DoubleMeaningTitle:
** The ''Wrong Cheerleader'' could be interpreted as Becky - she's the wrong girl to mess with or not really the right fit for the team. The movie's also been named to fit with ''The Wrong'' franchise.
** Anyone familiar with ''The Wrong'' movies knows [[spoiler: the titles often refer to bad characters - such as ''The Wrong Mommy'', ''The Wrong Student'', ''The Wrong Roommate'' - which implies one of the cheerleaders will be bad. And the cast is rather limited, so this points to Jen as the villain.]]

* TrailersAlwaysSpoil: Major spoilers in some of the Lifetime previews for those paying attention:
** The ''Cheer Rally Kill'' promo - viewable [[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=462003014645395 here]] - was a combination of clips from the five movies. [[spoiler: The middle section at almost exactly the half way point showed a hand with distinctive white painted fingernails (identifying the person as Becky) removing a mask from a shadowy figure to reveal Jen. Most people would miss it (only fifteen seconds long) or not understand the context, but TheReveal is definitely shown.]]
** To a lesser extent, freeze-framing the promo that shows [[spoiler: Amanda's death shows the hands grabbing her to be somewhat feminine in appearance]].

* HarbingerOfImpendingDoom: During the school party creepy student Jake offers a whispered warning to a female (which does nothing to reassure her).

* HeKnowsTooMuch: [[spoiler: Amanda]] discovers an incriminating item of clothing in someone's bedroom, but the killer silences her before she can tell anyone.

* LoveMakesYouCrazy: Desire for Becky's affection sends Rob completely over the edge, leading to many a tense encounter between the two and violent clashes with potential rivals.

* CrazyJealousGuy: Whenever someone else shows the slightest interest in Becky, Rob takes offense. At one point Rob grabs another boy in the school trophy room and makes his intentions clear.
* CuteBookworm: Becky is both clever ''and'' attractive. Unfortunately for her the school's male population prefers dumb cheerleaders to intelligent beauties.

** In one tense scene Becky stalls her [[EvilWearsBlack black-dressed coach]] while Jen checks out something in the locker room. When Becky turns to leave, Flynn works in a thinly veiled warning that could be easily be taken as a threat.
---> '''Coach Flynn''': I really believe in cheerleading I do. The hard work, the carmarderie, the ''sacrifice'' ... When I said that everything seems magnified, that doesn't mean that things don't have ''serious consequences''. Please be careful out there.
* HarbingerOfImpendingDoom: During the school party creepy student Jake offers a whispered warning to a female (who probably wishes she wasn't alone with him).

* KnifeNut: Rob's weapon of choice is a sharp bladed instrument.

* AllGuysWantCheerleaders: Essentially the premise of the movie. Despite being physically attractive and likeable, none of the male students are interested in Becky until she makes the cheerleading team. Lampshaded by Jen during a training session.
--> '''Jen''': Guys are finally gonna notice you.

* CrazyJealousGuy: Whenever someone else shows the slightest interest in Becky, Rob takes offense. At one point Rob confronts a fellow student in the trophy room to make his intentions clear.

---> '''Coach Flynn''': I really believe in cheerleading I do. The hard work, the camaderie, the ''sacrifice'' ... When I said that everything seems magnified, that doesn't mean that things don't have ''serious consequences''. Please be careful out there.
* HarbingerOfImpendingDoom: At the school party creepy student Jake offers a whispered warning to a female who probably wishes she wasn't alone with him.

* SelfDefenseless: Averted with Coach Flynn's mace spray. Upon being doused, the stalker crumples to the floor in agony and clutches his eyes.

Becky ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2277135/ Cristine Prosperi]]) is a well-liked and [[CuteBookworm academically gifted]] high school student who receives little romantic interest from the boys. After Becky successfully tries out for a spot on the school cheerleading team coached by Ms Flynn (Fox), things seem to be on the up when she [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders attracts the attention]] of handsome new student Rob ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856992 David Meza]]).

* AllGuysWantCheerleaders: Essentially the premise of the movie. Despite being physically attractive and likeable, none of the male students are interested in Becky until she makes the cheerleading team. Lampshaded by Jen during a cheerleader training session.

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' is a {{Thriller}} movie directed by [[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0213983/ David DeCoteau]] and produced by Rapid Heart Pictures in conjuction with Hybrid, LLC.

* InTheHood: Rob does most of his stalking in a black tracksuit, but covers his head with hood when sneaking about practise gyms, locker rooms and teenage girls' homes. Seems he's a fan of Franchise/AssassinsCreed.

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' is a {{Thriller}} movie directed by [[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0213983/ David DeCoteau]]. It is part of the ''Wrong'' franchise, a series of female-driven [[MadeForTVMovie TV movies]] (no plot connection) co-produced by and starring Creator/VivicaAFox. It premiered on the [[Creator/{{Lifetime}} Lifetime Network]] as part of the five film ''Cheer Rally Kill'' event in September 2019.

Becky ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2277135/ Cristine Prosperi]]) is an [[CuteBookworm academically gifted high school student]] who performs well in class but receives little romantic interest from the boys. After Becky successfully tries out for a spot on the school cheerleading team coached by Ms Flynn (Fox), things seem to be on the up when she [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders attracts the attention]] of handsome new student Rob ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856992 David Meza]]).

Captivated by Rob's charms, Becky finds herself in peril when his love develops into obesession and he begins to stalk her at home and school. Receiving guidance from her coach and moral support from her mother Eliza ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443117/ Lesli Kay]]) and fellow cheerleader Jen ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6882085 Kalen Bull]]), Becky hopes to resolve her predicament before it gets any worse.

But when she learns a murderer is on the loose, Becky fears Rob is not only a dangerous stalker but also a crazed killer - and that she might be his next target.

A [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJcuKcW2GUI 30 second preview of the movie]] is available on David Decoteau's Rapid Heart Pictures Youtube channel.

* AnkleDrag: Happens to Amanda when the killer discovers her hiding underneath a bed. In classic horror style, the terrified woman screams as she's pulled to her doom.

* EveryoneIsASuspect: As Becky attempts to unravel the mysterious and deadly events, she begins to doubt even those she'd previously trusted explicitly.
** In one tense scene Becky stalls her [[EvilWearsBlack black-clad coach]] while Jen checks out something in the locker room. Before Becky leaves, Flynn works in a thinly veiled warning that could be taken as a threat.
---> '''Coach Flynn''': I really believe in cheerleading I do. The hard work, the camaderie, the ''sacrifice'' ... When I said that everything seems magnified, that doesn't mean that things don't have ''serious consequences''.

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' is a {{Thriller}} movie directed by [[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0213983/ David DeCoteau]]. It is part of the ''Wrong'' franchise, a series of female-driven [[MadeForTVMovie TV movies]] (with no plot connection) co-produced by and starring Creator/VivicaAFox. It premiered on the [[Creator/{{Lifetime}} Lifetime Network]] as part of the five film ''Cheer Rally Kill'' event in September 2019.

Becky ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2277135/ Cristine Prosperi]]) is an [[CuteBookworm academically gifted high school student]] who performs well in class but receives little romantic interest from the boys. After Becky successfully tries out for a place on the school cheerleading team coached by Ms Flynn (Fox), things seem to be on the up when she [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders attracts the attention]] of handsome new student Rob ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856992 David Meza]]).

But when she learns a murderer is hunting cheerleaders, Becky fears Rob is not only a dangerous stalker but also a crazed killer - and that she might be his next target.

* InTheHood: Rob does most of his stalking in a black tracksuit, but covers his head with hood when sneaking about locker rooms or teenage girls' homes. Seems he's a fan of Franchise/AssassinsCreed.

* AllGuysWantCheerleaders: Essentially the premise of the movie. Despite being physically attractive and likeable, none of the male students are interested in Becky until she makes the cheerleading team. Lampshaded by Jen:

* MarketBasedTitle: The ''Wrong Cheerleader'' title has remained consistent post-completion, unlike some movies which have received name changes to fit into a themed {{Creator/Lifetime}} slate and been distributed under the original titles outside the US. While in development the working title was ''Crazed''.

* BondOneLiner: In the form of a TitleDrop, after the coach takes down a stalker on school grounds.
--> '''Coach Flynn''': Looks like you messed with the wrong cheerleader.

* InTheHood: Rob does most of his stalking in a black tracksuit, but covers his head with hood when sneaking about locker rooms or teenage girls' homes. Appears he's a fan of Franchise/AssassinsCreed.

[[caption-width-right:350:Official poster]]

* BadassTeacher: Coach Flynn takes it ''personally'' should anyone threaten her cheerleaders, even going so far as to chase one guy down and stun him with mace. Not a woman to mess with.

* HighSchoolDance: A kind of subversion - the teenage students are casually dressed as opposed to the fancy dressup associated with more traditional American prom. Still, this is a pivotal scene in the movie where Becky and Jen must fend off unwanted attention from several boys - any one of whom might be a psycho.
* InTheHood: Rob does most of his stalking in a black tracksuit, but covers his head with hood when sneaking about locker rooms or teenage girls' homes. Appears this guy's a fan of Franchise/AssassinsCreed.

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' is a {{Thriller}} movie directed by [[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0213983/ David DeCoteau]] and released in 2019.

It is part of the ''Wrong'' franchise, a series of female-driven [[MadeForTVMovie TV movies]] (with no plot connection) co-produced by and starring Creator/VivicaAFox. It received a US premiere on the [[{{Lifetime}} Lifetime Network]] as part of the five film ''Cheer Rally Kill'' event in September 2019.

Captivated by Rob's charms, Becky finds herself in a dangerous situation when his love develops into obesession and he begins to stalk her at home and school. With guidance from her coach and the support of her mother Eliza ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443117/ Lesli Kay]]) and fellow cheerleader Jen ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6882085 Kalen Bull]]), Becky seeks to resolve her predicament before it gets any worse.

But when rumours circulate a murderer is hunting cheerleaders, Becky fears Rob is not only a dangerous stalker but also a crazed killer - and that she might be the next target.

* AnkleDrag: Happens to Amanda when the killer discovers her hiding underneath a bed. In classic horror style, the terrified woman claws at the floor in desperation and screams as she's pulled to her doom.