The demise of teen movies has been sorely exaggerated. The genre's popularity really skyrocketed in the ‘80s with films like “The Breakfast Club,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Say Anything.” Hollywood quickly picked up on the success of marketing movies to teens. What else are they going to do on Friday night?
Since then, each decade has brought a new spin on the tried and true stories — whether they’re high school character studies, rom-coms or intense dramas. Sure, we’re definitely missing out on huge blockbuster staples a la “Clueless” and “Mean Girls.” However, in the last few years, streaming services have breathed new life into the genre, offering more representation and varied storylines. To boot, the production value hasn’t really gone down much.
