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Heathers
Movie (1989)
A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.
Movie (1989)
A girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" of her school meets a rebel who teaches her a more devious way to play social politics: by killing the popular kids.
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Sex & Nudity
Features teenage sex outdoors and at a party, crude sexual mentions, sexual aggression, forced kissing, and stripping down to boxers.
Violence & Gore
Popular kids are murdered by poisoning and shooting, suicide notes are forged, and there are attempted suicides, self-mutilation, and bulimia.
Profanity
Harsh and homophobic language is used, including frequent occurrences of the "f--k" in extreme expressions.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters smoke cigarettes and marijuana, high schoolers get drunk at a college party, and a character throws up.
Frightening Scenes
The source describes a poisoning, plenty of gunplay, dynamite planted under school kids at a pep rally, teen suicide as a huge focus, and Veronica pretending to hang herself after a Barbie is hung as a threat.
Other things to know
Various brands and products are featured such as Swatch, Coke, Limited, MTV, and Barbie.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Extreme bad behavior is intrinsic with few consequences, though Veronica eventually learns a lesson about popularity.
Role models
Rampant high school stereotypes exist, and parents and administrators are shown as bumbling and ineffective.
Representation
The source describes high school pecking-order stereotypes as rampant, with parents and administrators portrayed as bumbling and ineffective, and a strong female lead who resists a manipulative male character.
Learning
Families can discuss popularity, suicide, depression, and any number of hot-button teen subjects.
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