Heathers


Heathers is a 1988 American black comedy film written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehmann. It stars Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty. The film portrays four teenage girls three of whom are named Heather in a clique at a fictional Ohio high school.

The most dominant clique at Westerburg High School in Sherwood, Ohio consists of three wealthy and beautiful girls named Heather the leader, Heather Chandler Kim Walker, the quiet, bookish and bulimic Heather Duke Shannen Doherty, and the weakwilled cheerleader Heather McNamara Lisanne Falk. Though they are the most popular students, the Heathers are both feared and hated. They recently invited 17yearold Veronica Sawyer Winona Ryder to join their group, by association making her a very popular girl as well. However, as the film begins, Veronica has had enough of their behavior and longs to return to her old life and her nerdy friends.At school, a rebellious outsider named Jason J.D. Dean Christian Slater pulls a gun on school bullies Kurt Kelly Lance Fenton and Ram Sweeney Patrick Labyorteaux and fires blanks at them. Veronica finds herself fascinated by this dark and quirky newcomer. When Veronica embarrasses Heather Chandler at a frat party by refusing sex and vomiting, Heather vows to destroy her reputation. Later, J.D. shows up at Veronicas house and they end up having sex after an impromptu game of strip croquet. Veronica tells J.D. she wants to make Heather puke her guts out. The next morning, Veronica and J.D. break into Heathers house. J.D. serves Heather a liquid he claims is a hangover cure but is actually drain cleaner, killing her. Although initially shaken by their act, J.D. regains his composure and urges Veronica to forge a dramatic suicide note in Heathers handwriting. The school and community look on Heathers apparent suicide as a tragic decision made by a popular but troubled teenager. ........

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