Fern's exclusion from the movie poster is so true to the essence of Jawbreaker.
This was one of my favorites when it came out, and it doesn't miss a beat 25 years later. It hits a lot of the same notes as Heathers, but without Winona Ryder to ground it, it goes further into camp territory. It deserves the cult status it has earned over the years. The casting (except for Marilyn Manson), the dialogue, the wardrobe, and the soundtrack are all winners.
Jawbreaker
Death totally bites.
Rating
4.0 (1)
Release Date
1/30/1999Runtime
87 minsOverview
When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murder their best friend on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible conspire to hide the truth.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$3,000,000Revenue
$3,100,000Homepage
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How It Feels
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A wickedly fun dark comedy about the social chaos unleashed when a fatal prank forces three teen mean girls into an increasingly absurd cover-up, balancing genuine laughs with moments of genuine dread.
Mood
TensePlayfulUnsettling
Themes
FriendshipBetrayalAmbitionClass
Tone
Satirical
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Stylized genreHigh-contrast
Structure
Linear
Heads up
Graphic violence
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