MovieWeb's 15 Unconventional '90s Teen Movies Worth Checking Out
"The 1990s marked an all-time high for the teen genre, characterized by a diverse array of films ranging from raunchy high school hijinks to hair-raising horrors. As the teen theme evolved throughout the '60s, '70s, & '80s, its popularity peaked during the '90s, & it naturally gave rise to certain tropes & conventions shaped by the perceived desires of the audience. Things like high school hierarchies & teen romances became staples of the genre. Unsurprisingly, though, the market became oversaturated and, as a result, a number of filmmakers began thinking outside the box, subverting expectations and playing with these established tropes & conventions to set their movies apart from the herd. Consequently, a slew of unconventional teen movies were released that eschewed traditional cliches, broke new ground, and challenged the notion that teen movies needed to adhere to established formulas. Here are 15 '90s teen movies across a range of genres that dared to defy conventions." - movieweb
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