History Film / TheWrongCheerleader

** Like all movies in this franchise the Vivica A. Fox character has to speak the title verbatim. Here the line comes after Ms Flynn [[spoiler: subdues Rob with her mace spray]].

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' is a 2019 [[MadeForTVMovie Made for TV]] {{Thriller}} directed by Creator/DavidDecoteau. It is part of the ''Wrong'' franchise, a series of female-driven {{Creator/Lifetime}} movies (with no plot connection) starring Creator/VivicaAFox - who also produced in conjunction with [[http://hybridpresents.com/ Hybrid LLC]].

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' is a 2019 [[MadeForTVMovie Made for TV]] {{Thriller}} directed by [[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0213983/ David DeCoteau]]. It is part of the ''Wrong'' franchise, a series of female-driven {{Creator/Lifetime}} movies (with no plot connection) starring Creator/VivicaAFox - who also produced in conjunction with [[http://hybridpresents.com/ Hybrid LLC]].

* TheEndOrIsIt: The extended ending to ''Back in Action'' has [[spoiler: Rob - apparently released early from prison - take a sinister interest in ''another'' dark haired cheerleader while she practices outside.]]

* HasAType: It's established that Rob fancies cheerleaders with long, dark hair.

* RevisedEnding: Appears to be the case given some major [[PlotHole plot holes]] such as [[spoiler: Jen not assisting Becky after Rob slaps her at the birthday party, Rob going to great trouble to impersonate a school principal to kidnap Eliza when he could have done this at her house several minutes earlier.]] Trailer footage indicates a very different ending was filmed originally.
* SelfDefenseless: Averted with Ms Flynn's mace spray. [[spoiler: Upon being doused, Rob crumples to the floor in agony and clutches his eyes. And that occurs mere seconds after Becky sprayed him.]]

** Becky adds another for good measure, getting her final line of dialogue.[[note]]This was actually ''the'' final line in the originally aired Lifetime version.[[/note]]

Everything is StrictlyFormula: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, and the [[DevilInPlainSight obvious bad guy]] she seems intent on trusting no matter what. It remains this way until an [[{{Anticlimax}} anticlimatic and predictable climax]].[[note]]Trailer footage indicates there is a version of the movie with a very different ending, which may explain the change in title.[[/note]]

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' premiered on [[{{Creator/Lifetime}} the Lifetime Network]] as part of the five movie ''Cheer, Rally, Kill'' event in September 2019. The movie was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' on [[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10437220/ IMDB]] in January 2021. During the same month a new version of the movie premiered on Lifetime Movie Network with an extended ending (one minute longer in runtime).

!!''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' contains examples of:

** The originally aired version was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' in 2021 - now the official title according to IMDB.

* RevisedEnding: The movie first aired on Lifetime in 2019 with an alternate ending (not the originally scripted one) and a relatively simple climax. Which explains some [[PlotHole plot holes]] such as [[spoiler: Rob going to great trouble to impersonate a school principal to kidnap Eliza when he could have done this at her house several minutes earlier.]] This version was retitled ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' in 2021, with an extra scene added to justify the change.

* SmashToBlack: Soon after the hooded stalker grabs Amanda in the opening sequence the movie suddenly cuts to a black screen showing the title. This is normal for ''The Wrong'' franchise, and allowed the extended version title to be added as a replacement later.

** Potentially a ''massive'' spoiler in the ''[[https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2287592988003023 Cheer Rally Kill]]'' promo which combines clips from five movies. About half way through, [[spoiler: a girl with distinctive white fingernails pulls a mask off a blonde female. On closer inspection, this is almost certainly a clip of [[DramaticUnmask Becky unmasking Jen as a surprise villainess]]. This scene never made it into the originally aired movie or the ''Back in Action'' update, but given the official title renaming, a twist ending variant of ''The Wrong Cheerleader'' may air at some point in the future.]]

* TrailersAlwaysSpoil: That scene from the Lifetime preview where Ms Flynn sprays Rob in the face - [[spoiler: it's from the end of the movie.]]

* NonAnswer: When Rob gives Becky flowers first thing in the morning after sleeping in front of her house.

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

Becky Snyder ([[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 makes the school cheerleading team coached by Ms Flynn (Fox), things seem to be on the up when her best friend Jen ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6882085 Kalen Bull]]) introduces her to [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders new student]] Rob ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856992 David Meza]]).

* {{Anticlimax}}: After a tense build up where [[spoiler: Rob breaks into Becky's house, there's a notable drop in tension and little suspense in the final ten minutes. This culminates in a weak MotiveRant from the villain, who is subsequently outsmarted by Becky and all too easily defeated.]]

** Becky adds another for good measure, getting the final line of dialogue.

* EasilyOverheardConversation: Rob seems to have no problem hearing Becky's conversations with other people, even from a great distance when many other people are present. Such locations include a crowded picnic area and a busy diner.

Becky Snyder ([[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 best friend Jen ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6882085 Kalen Bull]]) introduces her to [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders handsome new student]] Rob ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856992 David Meza]]).

Everything is StrictlyFormula: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, and the [[DevilInPlainSight obvious bad guy]] she seems intent on trusting no matter what. It remains this way until an [[{{Anticlimax}} anticlimatic and predictable climax]].

* TheEndOrIsIt: The extended ending to ''Back in Action'' has Rob - apparently released early from prison - take a sinister interest in ''another'' dark haired cheerleader while she practices outside.

** The originally aired version was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' in 2021, and is now named as such on both IMDB and Lifetime.

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' premiered on [[{{Creator/Lifetime}} the Lifetime Network]] as part of the five movie ''Cheer, Rally, Kill'' event in September 2019. The movie was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' on [[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10437220/ IMDB]] in January 2021. During the same month a new version of the movie premiered on Lifetime with an extended ending (one extra scene approximately a minute long).

** Slowing down or watching stills of the second attack on [[spoiler: Amanda]] suggests [[spoiler: the person may someone other than Rob, as their hair is at an odd angle, they are roughly the same height as Amanda, and they appear to be wearing a wig / head covering of some description. This implies the killer may have been someone else in the original script.]].

* GlamorousSingleMother: Eliza - despite being a single parent to Becky - appears comfortable and happy with a good work/life balance, though at times the relationship with her daughter becomes strained. She is ''not happy'' when Becky's grades slip.

Everything is StrictlyFormula: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, and the [[DevilInPlainSight obvious bad guy]] she seems intent on trusting no matter what. In the [[MultipleEndings versions aired so far]] it remains this way until an [[{{Anticlimax}} anticlimatic and predictable climax]].

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' premiered on [[{{Creator/Lifetime}} the Lifetime Network]] as part of the five movie ''Cheer, Rally, Kill'' event in September 2019. The movie was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' - now the [[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10437220/ official IMDB title]] - after an extended ending (an extra scene) was added in January 2021.[[note]]This is likely to make the title 'available' for the true ending version.[[/note]]

** Slowing down or watching stills of the second attack on [[spoiler: Amanda]] suggests [[spoiler: the person may someone other than Rob, as their hair is at an odd angle, they are roughly the same height as Amanda, and they appear to be wearing a wig / head covering of some description. This is likely because Kalen Bull (Jen) plays the attacker - and her character is the real killer in the true ending version]].

* RevisedEnding: The movie first aired on Lifetime in 2019 with an alternate ending (not the originally scripted one) and a relatively simple climax. Which explains some [[PlotHole plot holes]] such as [[spoiler: Rob going to great trouble to impersonate a school principal to kidnap Eliza when he could have done this at her house several minutes earlier.]] This version was retitled ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' in 2021, with an extra scene added to justify the change. Indications are the yet to air "true" ending is more complex, and will likely re-use ''The Wrong Cheerleader'' title.

* BadassTeacher: Coach Flynn takes it ''personally'' when somebody threatens her 'girls'. Definitely not a woman to mess with.

** After a violent incident at Tony's Diner where Rob confronts another student, Jen has a lengthy discussion with Becky and Coach Flynn.

* SelfDefenseless: Averted with Coach Flynn's mace spray. [[spoiler: Upon being doused, Rob crumples to the floor in agony and clutches his eyes. And that occurs mere seconds after Becky sprayed him.]]

** Like all movies in this franchise the Vivica A. Fox character has to speak the title verbatim. Here the line comes after Coach Flynn [[spoiler: subdues Rob with her mace spray]].
---> '''Coach Flynn''': Looks like you messed with the wrong cheerleader.

---> '''Coach Flynn''': He's obviously a very disturbed young man.

* TrailersAlwaysSpoil: That scene from the Lifetime preview where Coach Flynn sprays Rob in the face - [[spoiler: it's from the end of the movie.]]
* VillainBall: When Rob descends into full psycho mode and breaks into Becky's house [[spoiler: he photographs a letter to obtain information he can use to set Eliza up. Why he would need to do this is unclear, since Becky and Eliza are ''already in the house with him''. Also attacking them at night in an isolated location makes much more sense than subduing Eliza and holding Becky hostage in broad daylight outside a school (where Coach Flynn is around to conveniently come to the rescue).]]

* HighSchoolDance: In a sense. Here the party is for Jen's birthday with the teenage students casually dressed as opposed to the fancy formal wear associated with more traditional American proms. Still, this is a key scene in the movie where the cheerleaders must fend off unwanted attention from several boys including the ever-present Rob and Brian who spikes fruit punch.

* RelationshipSabotage: Jen - with good intent [[spoiler: in this version]] - goes to extreme lengths to convince Becky that Rob is dangerous.

* RevisedEnding: Almost certainly the case here given some of the plot holes, notably [[spoiler: how Jen behaves in the birthday party scene and the conversation about Rob attacking the pervert]]. This is likely because [[spoiler: the ending was changed from the original scripted version]].

Everything is StrictlyFormula: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, the obvious bad guy she seems intent on trusting no matter what. In the [[MultipleEndings versions aired so far]] it remains this way until the [[{{Anticlimax}} anticlimatic and predictable climax]].

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' premiered on [[{{Creator/Lifetime}} the Lifetime Network]] as part of the five movie ''Cheer, Rally, Kill'' event in September 2019. The movie was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' - now the [[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10437220/ official IMDB title]] - after an extended ending (one brief scene) was added in January 2021.[[note]]This is likely to make the title 'available' for the true ending version.[[/note]]

** Slowing down or watching stills of the second attack on [[spoiler: Amanda]] suggests [[spoiler: the person may someone other than Rob, as their hair is at an odd angle, they are roughly the same height as Amanda, and they appear to be wearing a wig / head covering of some description. This is likely because Kalen Bull, the actress playing Jen plays the attacker - and is the real killer in the other version of this movie]].

** The ''Wrong Cheerleader'' title remained consistent post-completion, until this version was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' in 2021.

** For release in France the movie was given rather long winded title ''Ma fille, sous l'emprise de son petit ami''. The English translation is ''My daughter, under the influence of her boyfriend''.

** While out shopping Rob grabs another boy by the scruff of the neck and makes his intentions ''very'' clear. In his defense the other guy was a pervert who tried to look up Becky's skirt.
** During another scene Rob gets angry during football practice and kicks off in the locker room when his teammates discuss Becky in a demeaning manner.

** There's a major continuity error in the sequence where Rob breaks into Becky's house. [[spoiler: When he goes to take a picture of a letter it is clearly daylight outside, but dark when he enters and leaves the house itself. This is presumably a scene [[spoiler: edited in after the original sequence was filmed to explain Rob's presence and allow for the ending in this version of the movie]]. Also his gloves suddenly go missing in this scene.]]

Everything is StrictlyFormula: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, the obvious bad guy she seems intent on trusting no matter what. In [[MultipleEndings this version]] it remains so until the [[{{Anticlimax}} anticlimatic and predictable climax]].

''The Wrong Cheerleader'' premiered on [[{{Creator/Lifetime}} the Lifetime Network]] as part of the five movie ''Cheer, Rally, Kill'' event in September 2019. The movie was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' after an extended ending (one brief scene) was added in January 2021.[[note]]This is likely to make the title 'available' for the true ending version.[[/note]]

!!''The Wrong Cheerleader'' contains examples of:

Everything is StrictlyFormula: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, the obvious bad guy she seems intent on trusting no matter what. In [[MultipleEndings this version]] the ending is [[{{Anticlimax}} anticlimatic and predictable]].

The movie premiered on [[{{Creator/Lifetime}} the Lifetime Network]] as part of the five movie "Cheer Rally Kill" event in September 2019. This has since been renamed The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action after an extended ending (one brief scene) was added in January 2021.

* MarketBasedTitle: The ''Wrong Cheerleader'' title remained consistent post-completion, until this version was renamed ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'' in 2021. While in development the working title was ''Crazed''.

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

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 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 friend Jen ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6882085 Kalen Bull]]) introduces her to [[AllGuysWantCheerleaders 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 Jen and Becky's mother Eliza ([[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0443117/ Lesli Kay]]) are able to convince her just how dangerous her boyfriend is after his ex-girlfriend disappears. Now Becky must escape Rob's clutches before she winds up as his next victim.

Everything is StrictlyFormula: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, the obvious bad guy she seems intent on trusting no matter what. Based on trailer footage it appears a final act PlotTwist - that could have [[TheEndingChangesEverything placed many events in a different light]] - was filmed but some reason edited out of the final version. Evidence of this can be seen in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395 trailer]] which includes clips from five different movies and appears to feature a DramaticUnmask of a major character from ''The Wrong Cheerleader'' at the halfway point, an event which never occurs in the movie itself.

An "alternate" version aired in January 2021 called ''The Wrong Cheerleader: Back in Action'', but this only adds an extra scene which makes little sense in context.

* DangerTakesABackseat: One scene has Rob surprise and chloroform [[spoiler: Eliza]] in this manner.

** There are two [[TitleDrop title drops]] near the end of the movie, but no real explanation.
** In the unaired twist ending [[spoiler: the main villainess ''is'' a cheerleader and the title seems much more appropriate following TheReveal - yet another example of {{Foreshadowing}}.]]
* DramaticUnmask: The alternate ending (not part of the aired Lifetime version but present in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' trailer) involves Becky [[spoiler: confronting a masked assailant. After (presumably) knocking her attacker unconscious Becky pulls away their mask to reveal her best friend Jen]].

** 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 half second snippet where a female hand (identifiable as Becky's due to distinctive white painted fingernails) pulls a mask off a shadowy figure to reveal the unconscious Jen. This scene never made it into the Lifetime version, but essentially turns the whole narrative on its head, transforming Jen from the innocent BestFriend into a [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative psycho bitch]] who's been playing Becky (and everyone else) from the very beginning.]]
** There's a major continuity error in the sequence where Rob breaks into Becky's house. [[spoiler: When he goes to take a picture of a letter it is clearly daylight outside, but dark when he enters and leaves the house itself. This is presumably a scene edited in to explain Rob's presence. Also his gloves suddenly go missing in this scene.]]
** Slowing down or watching stills of the second attack on [[spoiler: Amanda]] suggests [[spoiler: the person may someone other than Rob, as their hair is at an odd angle and they appear to be wearing a wig / head covering of some description. The killer is almost certainly Jen in this sequence, thus making her a MasterOfDisguise and explaining how she fooled Amanda into thinking she was Rob early on in the movie. Nothing is conclusive as the stuggle is seen from a distance with swinging doors blocking some shots and the attacker shown from behind, but a yellowish glint that ''may possibly'' be blonde hair is partly visible in a few frames]].

* 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 title outside the US. While in development the working title was ''Crazed''.

* PlayedForLaughs: The cheerleader trial scene involves some students making ''very'' poor attempts with others giggling in the background and the coach looking distinctly unimpressed. The overconfident Brittany in particular stands out as being awful. Not much competition for Becky then, especially since she's received training from Jen in advance.

* RelationshipSabotage: Jen goes to extreme lengths to convince Becky that Rob is dangerous.

* RevisedEnding: Almost certainly the case here. [[spoiler: Jen]] was originally a ManipulativeBastard who uses every major character as an UnwittingPawn in a diabolical plot to murder Becky and frame Rob for the crime (or use him as a 'proxy' killer). The true villain's DramaticUnmask did somehow made it into a promotional trailer and all the foreshadowing and clues are there, but instead of a clever thriller we get a pedestrian {{Creator/Lifetime}} movie.
** The changed ending also explains some plot holes such as [[spoiler: Jen keeping the date secret from Becky but ''telling Rob about it in advance'' - definitely not how a true friend would behave.]]
** Rob's FreudianExcuse arc seems pointless filler in the aired version given he ends up being completely psycho anyway, but makes more sense if you consider he was innocent (of [[spoiler: Amanda's murder]] at least) in the original version.
** In the aired version a line of dialogue from Becky appears to be nothing more than her character being the dumb Lifetime heroine, but is utterly brilliant considering how the unaired ending plays out.
---> '''Becky:''' [[spoiler: (referring to Jen) She's been ''acting really weird'' since I met Rob.]]

* SmashToBlack: Soon after the hooded stalker grabs Amanda in the opening sequence the movie suddenly cuts to a black screen showing the title. This is normal for ''The Wrong'' franchise, possibly so longer alternate version titles can be easily added later.

* TrailersAlwaysSpoil:
** That scene from the Lifetime preview where Coach Flynn sprays Rob in the face - [[spoiler: it's from the end of the movie.]]
** The [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395/?v=462003014645395 ''Cheer Rally Kill'' trailer]] features the reveal of the alternate version's true villain sandwiched between the 'Saynonara' line from ''The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders'' and the shovel attack from ''Undercover Cheerleader''. Subverted in that this scene is from a deleted / changed ending.

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

** [[spoiler: In reality the other student looks up Becky's skirt, and Jen is deliberately playing down the pervert's role as part of her deception]].

** The changed ending also explains some plot holes such as [[spoiler: Jen keeping the date secret from Becky but ''telling Rob about it in advance'' - definitely not how a true friend would behave. Or why Rob talks about Amanda in the present tense (as if she's still alive when he supposedly killed her) when he confronts Becky in the car.]]

* BadassTeacher: Coach Flynn takes it ''personally'' when somebody threatens her cheerleaders, even going so far as to chase one guy down and stun him with mace. Definitely not a woman to mess with.

* EveryoneIsASuspect: Despite the identity of the villain being (apparently) obvious various other people are presented as suspicious for no clear reason. Ultimately subverted since everything is at it seems.
** In one tense scene Becky converses with 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.
---> '''Coach Flynn''': I really believe in cheerleading I do. The hard work, the camaraderie, 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.
** Brian spikes a drink at Jen's birthday party, which Rob drinks prior to kicking off.
** Becky and Jen have more than one angry conversation about Rob and his behaviour, and the relationship between Becky and Eliza becomes quite strained.

* PopUpTexting: Becky and Jen communicate this way. Seriously, what modern movie involving teenagers doesn't feature this?

---> '''Becky:''' [[spoiler: Jen's been ''acting very strange'' since I met Rob.]]

* TitleDrop: Like all movies in this franchise the Vivica A. Fox character has to speak the title verbatim. Here the line comes after Coach Flynn takes down a stalker on school grounds.
--> '''Coach Flynn''': Looks like you messed with the wrong cheerleader.

** The [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395/?v=462003014645395 ''Cheer Rally Kill'' trailer]] features the reveal of the alternate version's [[BiggerBad true villain]] sandwiched between the 'Saynonara' line from ''The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders'' and the shovel attack from ''Undercover Cheerleader''. Subverted in that this scene is from a deleted / changed ending.

At first glance everything is [[StrictlyFormula predictable and somewhat dull]]. The characters are typical LifetimeMovieOfTheWeek: the [[BrainlessBeauty dumb heroine]], the concerned BestFriend she doesn't believe, the obvious bad guy she seems intent on trusting no matter what. But more attentive viewers will notice some story elements don't quite add up and the ending seems somewhat anticlimatic. The obvious explanation is [[IdiotPlot poor writing]], not exactly unusual for Lifetime movies.

In reality the movie seems to be missing a final act PlotTwist that was filmed but some reason edited out of the final version. Evidence of this can be seen in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' [[https://www.facebook.com/lifetime/videos/462003014645395 trailer]] which includes clips from five different movies and appears to feature a DramaticUnmask of a major character from ''The Wrong Cheerleader'' at the halfway point, an event which never occurs in the version aired on {{Creator/Lifetime}} but [[TheEndingChangesEverything places many prior events in an entirely different light]].

** Based on the unaired footage from the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' trailer it appears the original version had [[spoiler: Jen as the [[BiggerBad main villain]] and Rob was merely an UnwittingPawn]].

* DramaticUnmask: The alternate ending (not part of the aired Lifetime version but present in the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' trailer) involves Becky [[spoiler: confronting a masked assailant. After (presumably) knocking her attacker unconscious Becky pulls away their mask to reveal Jen as the real villain]].
* EveryoneIsASuspect: Despite the identity of the villain being (apparently) obvious various other people are presented as suspicious for no clear reason.

* RevisedEnding: Quite possibly one of the dumbest examples in TV movie history. [[spoiler: Jen was originally a [[ManipulativeBastard manipulative bitch]] who uses every major character as an UnwittingPawn in a diabolical plot to murder Becky and frame Rob for the crime (or use him as a 'proxy' killer). The true villain's DramaticUnmask did somehow made it into a promotional trailer and all the foreshadowing and clues are there, but instead of a clever thriller we get a pedestrian {{Creator/Lifetime}} movie.]]

** Rob's FreudianExcuse arc seems pointless filler in the aired version given he ends up being completely psycho anyway, [[spoiler: but makes more sense if you consider he was innocent (of Amanda's murder at least) in the original version]].

** Based on the unaired footage from the ''Cheer Rally Kill'' it appears the original version hadd [[spoiler: Jen as the [[BiggerBad main villain]] and Rob was merely an UnwittingPawn]].

** In the unaired twist ending the [[spoiler: the main villainess ''is'' a cheerleader and the title seems much more appropriate following TheReveal - yet another example of {{Foreshadowing}}.]]

** A line of dialogue from Becky appears to be nothing more than her character being the usual dumb Lifetime heroine, but is utterly brilliant considering how the original ending played out.
---> '''Becky:''' [[spoiler: Jen's been acting ''really strange'' since I met Rob.]]