When Danny Rapp Hopped onto the ‘American Bandstand’ Stage
American Bandstand’s Dick Clark gave Danny Rapp a framed gold disc for his teen hit “At the Hop”. Did teenage life get any better than this?
teenagers
Eating Boys and Growing Tails: “Menstruosity” Body Horror in Film
In coming-of-age, “menstruosity” body horror films, the Final Girl is the sexual transgressor. As her sexual freedom grows, so does her monstrosity.
Teenagers and Zombies Are a Good Mix in ‘New Mutants Dead Souls #1’
Matthew Rosenburg reminds us why teenagers and paranormal monsters are a potent combination.
Don’t You Forget About Us: ‘The Breakfast Club’s Generation X is Eternally Relevant
Teenage angst about being alive but unnoticed, perfectly captured by Simple Minds' song, permeates the pre-social media era of The Breakfast Club.
While ‘Beneath’ Brings the Nails to the Story, It Forgets the Hammer
Beneath has the tools to be a good horror flick: stranded teens; the decline of judgment in the face of terror; severed limbs; lots of blood.