Title: Bad Kids of Crestview Academy
Year: 2017
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Rating: 5.1
Cast: Samantha Hanratty, Colby Arps, Sophia Ali, Erika Daly, Matthew Frias
Description: Forget your pristine boarding school dramas; 'Bad Kids of Crestview Academy' (2017) throws a Molotov cocktail of adolescent angst and darkly comedic chaos into the hallowed halls of privilege. This isn't a coming-of-age story so much as a coming-unhinged one, a gleefully subversive exploration of the simmering resentments and pent-up rage bubbling beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. The film masterfully crafts a symphony of awkward silences and explosive outbursts, showcasing the raw, unfiltered emotions of teenagers navigating betrayal, loneliness, and the crushing weight of expectation. While the humor is often crude, it's undeniably effective in its depiction of teenage rebellion, striking a resonant chord with the universal experience of feeling misunderstood and out of place. Ultimately, 'Bad Kids of Crestview Academy' isn't just a laugh riot; it’s a surprisingly poignant examination of the complexities of adolescence, leaving a lingering aftertaste of both laughter and unsettling empathy.