Heathers

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  • Opened March 31, 1989 
  • 1 hr 42 min
  • R

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. More on child suitability

  • Veronica (Winona Ryder) is part of the most popular clique at her high school, but she disapproves of the other girls' cruel behavior. When Veronica and her new boyfriend, J.D. (Christian Slater), confront clique leader Heather Chandler (Kim Walker) and accidentally poison her, they make it appear a suicide. Soon Veronica realizes that J.D. is intentionally killing students he does not like. She races to stop J.D. while also clashing with the clique's new leader, Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty). Full synopsis

  • Cast: Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk, Kim Walker
  • Director: Michael Lehmann
  • Genres: Comedy

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by rrpdmd

This is a classic. Unparalleled in its genre for 23 years. But Heathers doesn't fit into a single category. The dry, and yes, dark humor and sharp conversation will have you rolling. What a...

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Mick LaSalle

It's shockingly funny - you don't sit there deciding to laugh. Your own laughter catches you by surprise. [14 Apr 1989] Read full review

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Film Threat
| Brad Laidman

This is an amazing black satire filled with vicious biting words that snap like firecrackers. Read full review

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Austin Chronicle
| Marjorie Baumgarten

Director Michael Lehmann made a stunning debut with this sharp satire of teen cliques. Read full review

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USA Today
| Mike Clark

It's a tough entry into the tough black-comic genre; don't be surprised if it becomes a classic. [31 March 1989] Read full review

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