"Cruel Intentions" is a song by English electronic music duo Simian Mobile Disco, released as the second single from their second studio album, Temporary Pleasure (2009).

It is a shorter version of the short film "Study After Cruel Intentions" featuring Sharon Maughan, Lysette Anthony, Pooky Quesnel, Joanna Fussey, and Charlotte Weston.

Simian Mobile Disco's James Ford explained to NME that the video was difficult to produce because it was considered too unconventional due to its length.

"[1] Dan Weiss of Pitchfork Media complimented Ditto's vocals, saying: "Here she out-lungs her mostly anonymous competition, and SMD percolate behind her with such spring I keep waiting for Los Del Rio to spit game.

"[2] Digital Spy's David Balls wrote that the song "isn't massively original, but if you need something to help you work off those last few mince pies (and roast potatoes, and pigs-in-blankets...), this is a cool, classy option.