Jawbreaker

In this dark teen comedy, three popular high school girls accidentally kill their best friend with a piece of candy. To cover up their crime, they stage her death to look like an accident. However, a socially awkward nerd discovers their secret and blackmails them into transforming her into the new 'it' girl of the school.

Jawbreaker was met with mixed reviews from critics, who often cited its edgy and dark humor as polarizing. While some praised its satirical take on high school hierarchies and its willingness to push boundaries, others found its plot convoluted and its characters unsympathetic. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its cult status and unique tone, while others were put off by its explicit themes.

• Praised for its dark and satirical take on teen movie tropes.
• Criticized for its often unpleasant characters and a plot that sometimes feels disjointed.
• Appreciated by some for its cult appeal and boundary-pushing humor.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a darkly humorous and satirical look at high school life, though some found its plot and characters to be too outlandish or unsympathetic.

The film was originally intended to be a straight horror film, but was rewritten to incorporate more dark comedy elements.