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My Super Psycho Sweet 16
- Review Date: October 22, 2009
- NR
- Genre: Horror
- 2010
Common Sense Media says
Teen horror flick is big on blood, cliques -- and revenge.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this made-for-TV movie about a Sweet 16 birthday party gone horribly, horribly wrong directly targets teens but has iffy messages concerning bullying and revenge. Violent imagery runs the gamut from stabbings, slayings, and stranglings to a graphic beheading ... and there's plenty of blood to go along with it all. There are also some sexually charged situations (making out, etc.), salty language ("ass," "bitch," etc.) and some teen characters who drink alcohol, although no one ever gets out of control. (Those who do drink? Let's just say they don't fare well.)
What's the story?
The past comes back to haunt Skye Rotter (Lauren McKnight) and her friends in MY SUPER PSYCHO SWEET 16, a made-for-TV horror film that finds Skye's serial killer dad resurfacing -- a decade after he dropped off the map -- to crash spoiled queen bee Madison Penrose's (Juliana Guill) overblown birthday bash. As the party kicks into high gear, the guests are knocked off one by one, leaving Skye and Madison to duke it out for survival. The movie is based in part on MTV's reality series My Super Sweet 16.
Is it any good?
Trying to turn My Super Sweet 16 into a horror film sounds like a stupid idea. And, as it turns out, it actually is, thanks in large part to cheap production values, clumsy dialogue, and an uber-thin plot that leaves a lot to be desired. Aside from a few cheap thrills toward the end, it isn't even all that entertaining ... and its obvious homage to the 1976 horror classic Carrie only reinforces how lame it is by comparison. In short: You can skip this one without any serious side effects.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how accurately the movie portrays high school life -- particularly when it comes to cliques. Does your school have exclusive groups, or is it easy to move between social circles? Is the "queen bee" character an overblown stereotype, or do girls like that exist in real life?
How does the movie address the topics of teen drinking and bullying?
Do you agree with Skye's ultimate choice when it comes to saving -- or not saving -- Madison's life? Do you think she made the right decision?
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My Super Psycho Sweet 16
It wasn't all that bad, it at least had an interesting story to it that made sense. Unlike most horror movies these days.
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Good move for older teens!
This movie is definately not appropriate for anyon eyounger than16! Lots of sex and violence. 2nd one is better and more appropriate.
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i loved the movie, it really kept me on the edge of my seat with all the murderes and i always wanted to know what was going to happen next but there where always times when i had to close my eyes because it got sooooo GORY. This movie is for TEENS only who can handle some pritty intense gore and suspense and horror. NOT FOR KIDS (12 and under)
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NOT for pre teens! more for teenagers
I saw this with my cousin he sure liked but i had to tell him to close his eyes because of make-out scenes and when the guys is moaning its and good movie if your preteens can handle serial killer's and violence then let them watch it.
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perfect for older ppl not for tweens!
about a father and a daughter. yes i agree it has interesting story unlike any other slasher flicks but the killing scences only suitable for ages 16 and up! nice one for me.
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Not bad.
OH PLEASE COME ON THE LANGUAGE IS SO MINIMAL AND THE VIOLENCE NOT EVEN BAD AT ALL COMPARED TO THR FIRST ONE JUST LET YOUR CHILD WATCH IF THEY WANT TO AS ALWAYS
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best movie yet
Best Movie EVER yah it has slag,violence,and sexual activity but its a good horror movie to watch at midnight
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| Studio: | MTV Networks |
| Director: | Jacob Gentry |
| Cast: | Chris Zylka, Juliana Guill, Lauren McKnight |
| Genre: | Horror |
| Run time: | 88 minutes |
| DVD release date: | October 18, 2010 |
| MPAA rating: | NR |
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