Tag Archives: teen angst

The New Guy (2002) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 13, 2023 by laurarachel4

A high school nerd who gets expelled becomes the cool guy at his new school. Starring DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, and Zooey Deschanel. This story is something we always see in teen-angst films: a makeover for the unpopular teen. Even … Continue reading →

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The Craft (1996) Rated R

Posted on September 3, 2023 by laurarachel4

A newcomer to a high school falls in with a group of friends that follows witchcraft. Starring Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, and Neve Campbell. The film is a mix of teen angst and dark thriller, but there isn’t anything special … Continue reading →

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The Slumber Party (2023) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 17, 2023 by laurarachel4

A teen sleepover party goes awry as the guests become hypnotized and wake up with no memory of what happened the night before. Starring Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, and Alex Cooper Cohen. This film is The Hangover for teens. I … Continue reading →

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The Edge of Seventeen (2016) Rated R

Posted on March 22, 2023 by laurarachel4

High school life becomes unbearable when Nadine’s best friend starts dating her older brother. Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, and Blake Jenner. I don’t know why this film is so honored. For me, it left a bad taste in … Continue reading →

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on February 20, 2017 by laurarachel4

A shy freshman is taken under the wings of a couple of seniors. Based on the book by Stephen Chbosky.  Starring Logan Lerman, Dylan McDermott, Kate Walsh, Nina Dobrev, Paul Rudd, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, Joan Cusack. Wow, this movie … Continue reading →

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The Outsiders (1983) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 28, 2015 by laurarachel4

Tensions rise between two rival gangs when one gang’s member kills another member from the opposing gang. Based on  the adaptation of the book by the same name, written  by S. E. Hinton. Starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph … Continue reading →

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If I Stay (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on May 1, 2015 by laurarachel4

Young Mia Hall was in a car accident, now she must decide whether to die or live. Based on the book by Gayle Forman. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley What was the point of this film? I … Continue reading →

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Heathers (1988)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated R A girl who tries to be apart of the in-crowd of Heathers at her high school meets a young rebel who shows her how to work the social politics. Starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim … Continue reading →

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