It is true that now a days this movie might be viewed as being tasteless because of the cavalier way that such serious topics are discussed. But you need to just immerse yourself in the world of the movie and just enjoy it for what it is, a dark comedy. It isn't meant to be bunnies and sunshine. It is meant to creep you out a little bit, but make you laugh as well. So enjoy Heathers for what it is.
Heathers
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Common Sense says
After Columbine, this dark comedy isn't as funny.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 15–16
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Heathers was written by Maria Llull
Parents need to know that teens will probably want to see this pitch-black comedy, but it's better for those just exiting high school and up. This film goes to extremes portraying the cruelness of the popular crowd and the rebellion against it. The popular kids are murdered by poisoning and shooting and their suicide notes are forged. There are two more "real" attempted suicides, some self-mutilation, and bulimia. There's lots of gunplay by the main characters and one bloody scene. J.D. attempts to blow up the school and all its students with dynamite. Teens have sex (outdoors and at a college party) and speak crudely about it. Two boys are sexually aggressive. And there's plenty of harsh and homophobic language.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about popularity, suicide, depression, and any number of hot-button teen subjects. High school is a high-anxiety microcosm of what awaits teenagers post-graduation. How do you deal with pressure successfully? How do you learn to make positive decisions?
More on Heathers
What’s the Story?
Is It Any Good?
HEATHERS is a well-acted movie with many memorable lines. It's become a classic of the teenage macabre genre, and with good reason. Older teens and adults will find that there's much dark delight to be found in its silly, biting twist on teen life.
Movie Details
Run time: 103 minutes
Theatrical release: 3/31/1989, DVD release: 9/25/2001
MPAA Rating: R for adult themes
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Heathers
A dark highschool satire that makes Mean Girls look like Sesame Street in comparison, Heathers certainly won't appeal to all tastes, but I really enjoyed it. It's probably one of the blackest comedies out there...maybe even a bit too dark, but for the most part, it's a very clever and funny film. Certainly recommended to dark comedy fans.

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