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Parents' Guide to

My Super Psycho Sweet 16

By Kari Croop, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 17+

Teen horror flick is big on blood, cliques -- and revenge.

Movie NR 2010 88 minutes
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

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Based on 2 parent reviews

shevon
shevon Adult
October 18, 2010
age 17+

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.
Plague
Plague Parent
December 17, 2009
age 12+

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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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?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (5 ):

Trying to turn My Super Sweet 16 into a horror film sounds like a stupid idea ... and, as it turns out, it actually is. That's due in large part to the 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.

Talk to Your Kids 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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