Juvenile Delinquents
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Igby Goes Down (2002)
Igby Slocumb-
Rebellious degenerate who struggles with following what is expected of him from his wealthy family. Haunted by the prospect of turning into his schizophrenic father he drifts around snubbing every opportunity presented to him.
Rebellious degenerate who struggles with following what is expected of him from his wealthy family. Haunted by the prospect of turning into his schizophrenic father he drifts around snubbing every opportunity presented to him.
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Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Jim Stark-
The most iconic juvenile loner. As a new kid in town he Jim tries to fit quietly into his new life, but just finds himself attracting trouble.
The most iconic juvenile loner. As a new kid in town he Jim tries to fit quietly into his new life, but just finds himself attracting trouble.
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Mean Creek (2004)
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A the older brothers of a boy who has been beaten up by the school bully, decide to take revenge into their own hands. Not quite the innocent child's play they expected.
A the older brothers of a boy who has been beaten up by the school bully, decide to take revenge into their own hands. Not quite the innocent child's play they expected.
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Carrie White-
Teen freak Carrie is constantly bullied by her fellow class mates. Cumulating in the ultimate act of public embarrassment during her school prom. It's then that she rightly decides 'enough is enough' and lets vengeance commence.
Teen freak Carrie is constantly bullied by her fellow class mates. Cumulating in the ultimate act of public embarrassment during her school prom. It's then that she rightly decides 'enough is enough' and lets vengeance commence.
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Rushmore (1998)
Max Fischer-
To the gifted teenager, Rushmore school is his life. He is president of most of the clubs in his High School, unfortunately he doesn't apply himself so vigorously in his lessons and expulsion hangs over his head.
Enchanting and intriguing he draws people in to him before they realise the intensity of his feelings and the lengths he will go to get what he wants.
To the gifted teenager, Rushmore school is his life. He is president of most of the clubs in his High School, unfortunately he doesn't apply himself so vigorously in his lessons and expulsion hangs over his head.
Enchanting and intriguing he draws people in to him before they realise the intensity of his feelings and the lengths he will go to get what he wants.
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Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme-
Based on a true story. These two young girls strike up and unexpected and intensely close friendship, which they feel is being threatened by their concerned parents. The solution is simply to eliminate them!
Based on a true story. These two young girls strike up and unexpected and intensely close friendship, which they feel is being threatened by their concerned parents. The solution is simply to eliminate them!
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Poison Ivy (1992)
Ivy-
A seductive and apathetic teen works her way into the acceptance of a school friend's family. Once accepted she works on excluding their daughter and seducing her father.
A seductive and apathetic teen works her way into the acceptance of a school friend's family. Once accepted she works on excluding their daughter and seducing her father.
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The Basketball Diaries (1995)
Jim Carroll-
Based on the life of Jim a young boy suppressed by his Catholic upbringing finds his escape in a world of drugs vandalism and petty crime, before it all falls down on top of him.
Based on the life of Jim a young boy suppressed by his Catholic upbringing finds his escape in a world of drugs vandalism and petty crime, before it all falls down on top of him.
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Heathers (1988)
Veronica Sawyer-
A High School girl who tags along with the coolest clique in school. Until their rivals and enemies begin to wind up dead under the pretence of suicide.
A High School girl who tags along with the coolest clique in school. Until their rivals and enemies begin to wind up dead under the pretence of suicide.
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East of Eden (1955)
Cal Trask-
Adapted from the novel by Steinbeck, Cal is the 'black sheep' son. His father and him just never seem to see eye to eye. Envious of his brothers relationship with his dad Cal endeavours to find his fathers favour.
Adapted from the novel by Steinbeck, Cal is the 'black sheep' son. His father and him just never seem to see eye to eye. Envious of his brothers relationship with his dad Cal endeavours to find his fathers favour.
Lord of the Flies (1990)
Group-
Stranded on a desert island with no adults to govern the rules, a new hierarchy is established whereby the kid with the most muscle behind him wins.
Stranded on a desert island with no adults to govern the rules, a new hierarchy is established whereby the kid with the most muscle behind him wins.
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Stand by Me (1986)
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A group of American boys growing up in the outdoors of their town. On the hunt for the dead body of a local boy their loyalty and friendships are fully explored.
A group of American boys growing up in the outdoors of their town. On the hunt for the dead body of a local boy their loyalty and friendships are fully explored.
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Those teenagers who are intent on ruining their and everybody else they meet lives. Evil genius', rebelling youths or loveable rogues they make great viewing.
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