Jawbreaker
The Frida Cinema's seating is first-come, first-serve. For our Midnight Screenings, please plan on arriving by 11:30pm to ensure ample time for parking, picking up concessions, and securing optimal seats. Screening will begin promptly at midnight.
Director: Darren Stein Run Time: 87 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1999
Starring: Judy Greer, Julie Benz, Pam Grier, Rebecca Gayheart, Rose McGowan
Party Like It’s 1999 moves right along with Jawbreaker, Darren Stein’s cult classic black comedy!
The film follows a high school clique comprised of three popular girls — Courtney, Julie, and Marcie — who accidentally kill their friend Liz during a birthday prank involving a jawbreaker candy. In a desperate attempt to cover up the incident, the girls concoct a series of lies, but their plot begins to unravel when the socially awkward Fern Mayo stumbles upon their secret and is transformed into the stylish and confident Vylette. As the cover-up becomes increasingly complicated, the film explores themes of deception, power, and high school hierarchy,
Featuring memorable performances by Rose McGowan and Judy Greer, Jawbreaker is also remembered for its stylish costuming and dark humor.