Hair High
Rod and Cherri are the unmistakable king and queen of Echo High. When new kid Spud arrives, he makes a faux pas so bad that Rod forces him to be his girl's slave. What unfolds is the tale of Cherri and Spud's blossoming relationship behind Rod's back, and their untimely demise on the night of the prom. A tale of tragedy that could only be as irreverent and sensational through the pen (or pencils, if you will) of Bill Plympton.
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Plot Summary
In this animated dark comedy, a high school student named Jeff is plagued by acne. His social life is further complicated when his skin condition transforms him into a monster, and he must navigate the treacherous waters of teenage romance and survival. As his affliction spreads through the school, turning classmates into grotesque creatures, Jeff finds himself in a desperate fight for his own humanity and the affection of his crush.
Critical Reception
Bill Plympton's 'Hair High' is a cult animated film that garnered attention for its distinctive, hand-drawn style and its audacious, often grotesque, exploration of adolescent anxieties. While its adult themes and graphic content led to a niche reception, it is celebrated by animation enthusiasts for its artistic integrity and darkly humorous take on body horror and social awkwardness.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique, fluid animation style.
- Noted for its unflinching and darkly comedic approach to body horror.
- Considered a cult classic within independent animation circles.
Google audience: Audience reception information on Google is not readily available for this niche animated film.
Fun Fact
Bill Plympton animated the entire film himself, frame by frame, a painstaking process for a feature-length animation.
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