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Heathers

Heathers

Comedy · Crime · 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 details

Heathers

“Best friends, social trends and occasional murder.”

1989 Comedy · Crime 1h 43m

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7.3 / 10

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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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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Lehmann

Written by

Daniel Waters

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Veronica Sawyer

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Jason 'J.D.' Dean

Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty

Heather Duke

Lisanne Falk

Lisanne Falk

Heather McNamara

Kim Walker

Kim Walker

Heather Chandler

Penelope Milford

Penelope Milford

Pauline Fleming

Glenn Shadix

Glenn Shadix

Father Ripper

Court is in session

Put Heathers on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.