All Cheerleaders Die
2013 · Directed by Chris Sivertson, Lucky McKee
Original language: English
- horror
- thriller
- comedy
The story
When tragedy rocks Blackfoot High, rebellious outsider Mäddy Killian shocks the student body by joining the cheerleading squad. After a confrontation with the football team, Mäddy and her new cheerleader friends are sent on a supernatural roller coaster ride which leaves a path of destruction none of them may be able to escape.
What it’s like
Glossy, saturated teen-movie frames in candy pinks, school-spirit reds and bleached suburban daylight, with a sharp satirical edge that turns the cheerleading routines into a kind of pop-art ritual. The mood swings from bubbly to nasty, with sudden horror bursts cutting through cheerful music and tidy hallways, and the score leans on glossy synth and pop cues that keep the surface bright even as the dread builds. Pacing is brisk and escalating, with the middle loosening into stranger, more chaotic territory before a bitter final turn. Its emotional register is wry, cynical and angry about how girls are watched and used, with a group of outsiders and insiders whose loyalties curdle over time. Intensity is high: there is a sexual assault that drives the story and is shown with real discomfort, plus graphic gore, deaths and cruelty, all played with dark humour rather than restraint. Best for viewers who like horror-comedy with bite and a critical eye on high school culture, not for anyone wanting something gentle.
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