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Vote up your favorite movies that do the best job of spoofing the teen genre.
This is a list of the best teen parody movies. Teen films on their own can run the gamut of being overly dramatic, overly dumb, and sometimes both; thus, teen spoof movies are born. Teen movie spoofs can take seminal moments, tropes, or dialogue from teen movies and turn them into its own comedic currency. The top teen parodies usually assume that its audience is familiar with teen films from the past, which keeps the filmmakers from having to dumb down the jokes. Movies like The Breakfast Club and Risky Business have such memorable scenes, that even if you haven’t seen the films you’ll recognize the references in these funny satirical teen films.
Teen satirical movies are kind of lucky in a sense that teen films can be broken down into multiple subgenres; there’s teen dramas, teen comedies, teen horror, etc. So, they literally have all genres to fall back on, not just John Hughes movies.
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In 21 Jump Street, Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum), two underachieving cops, are sent back to high school in an undercover operation. Their mission is to bring down a synthetic drug ring run by the popular kid, Eric (Dave Franco). As they navigate teenage drama and old high school rivalries, they must avoid blowing their cover. This action-comedy, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, won the Golden Trailer award for Best Comedy Poster. It's a comedic twist on crime dramas with a dash of nostalgic high school reminiscence.
Actors: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle
In the realm of horror-comedy, Scary Movie finds its unique niche. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, it's a satirical romp through familiar horror tropes. Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris) is an average high school student whose world spirals into absurdity when she becomes the target of a mysterious killer. Also featuring memorable performances from Marlon Wayans as Shorty Meeks and Regina Hall as Brenda Meeks, Scary Movie parodies iconic scenes from popular horror films, injecting humor into terror. Its unexpected blend of genres ensures an entertaining viewing experience without the usual chills associated with horror flicks.
Actors: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Cheri Oteri, Shannon Elizabeth, Anna Faris
In Not Another Teen Movie, a quintessential teen comedy, high schooler Janey Briggs (Chyler Leigh), an artistically inclined outsider, becomes the object of a bet for popular jock, Jake Wyler (Chris Evans). The wager? To transform Janey into prom queen material. The movie takes a satirical spin on classic teen films, weaving together tropes and iconic scenes from beloved flicks of the '80s and '90s. Amidst the laughter, it subtly exposes clichés and stereotypes that pervade teen cinema. Yet beneath its comedic exterior, Not Another Teen Movie serves as a commentary on societal expectations and the pressures of fitting in.
Actors: Chyler Leigh, Chris Evans, Jaime Pressly, Eric Christian Olsen, Mia Kirshner
Superbad is a coming-of-age comedy that navigates the tumultuous terrain of teenage life. Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera), high school seniors, aim to lose their virginity before graduation. Aided by their unpredictable friend Fogell (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), who adopts the infamous alias 'McLovin', they embark on a wild night of misadventures. Their quest for alcohol and female attention involves dodging irresponsible cops and navigating raucous parties. Directed by Greg Mottola and written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the film provides an honest, humorous glimpse into adolescent anxieties amidst chaotic circumstances.
Actors: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen
In the teen comedy Mean Girls, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) is a naive newcomer to public school, having been homeschooled in Africa. She finds herself in the whirlwind of high school politics and cliques, especially when she crosses paths with Regina George (Rachel McAdams), the queen bee of North Shore High School's most popular clique, The Plastics. As Cady navigates this new terrain, she becomes entangled in The Plastics' manipulative games. Tina Fey, who also wrote the screenplay, stars as Ms. Norbury, a teacher who provides guidance for Cady. Mean Girls was nominated for multiple awards and won a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Comedy.
Actors: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler
In the heart of Beverly Hills, high schooler Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) reigns as a self-proclaimed fashionista and matchmaker. Clueless, a comedy-drama flick directed by Amy Heckerling, sees Cher navigating the tricky waters of adolescence while attempting to handle love interests and maintain her social status. Alongside Cher is her best friend Dionne Davenport (Stacey Dash), who aids in her various escapades. The film, an amusing modern adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, cleverly taps into teenage angst and the complexities of young love. Despite its light-hearted tone, it subtly addresses pertinent social issues, making it a timeless classic.
Actors: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, Dan Hedaya
