Episode 111 - Heathers

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Lick it up, baby, because we're taking a closer look at 1989's Heathers, a cult film dissecting the cold, calculating dark side of humanity (and the Reagan era). We also take a little jaunt into the disastrous television adaptation and the extremely catch music to ask the nagging question, "Does Heathers have any relevance today?"

Warning: In addition to swearing, this episodes contains references to suicide, sexual assault, eating disorders, and school violence.

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