“Heathers” feels akin to a very dark reimagining of “Rebel Without A Cause,” or something similar, as it delves into the intricate and complex nature of teenage frustration, ultimately offering an extreme, even murderous, response. The film is full of the often unimportant worries that come with the social structures found in every school, showing some brutal examples of how harsh things can be. It makes you wonder w…

This film delivers an exceptional high school satire. It’s precisely what contemporary teen dramas aspire to be. The humor is sharp and dark without sacrificing substance, offering a spot-on depiction of the turmoil inherent in high school—and society more broadly. The movie suggests that Marthas and Heathers exist everywhere, mirroring the dynamics found within the confines of high school itself. J.D. functions a…

Michael Lehmann’s 1989 film “Heathers” features Winona Ryder as Veronica, an Ohio high schooler who finds herself entangled with a trio of girls sharing the name Heather (played by Kim Walker, Lisanne Falk and Shannen Doherty). As she spends more time with them, her feelings toward them begin to sour. Then JD (Christian Slater), a new student with a dark sense of humor, arrives, offering Veronica a peculiar way out o…