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Death of a Cheerleader

2019·Movie
1h 25min
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1
IMDb5.1

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A remake of the cult classic, inspired by Randall Sullivan’s Rolling Stone article of the same name about the real life murder of a popular, affluent and beautiful Northern California high school cheerleader at the hands of a classmate.
Cheerleader MurderTrue CrimePsychological ThrillerHigh School DramaSocial CommentaryWealth and PrivilegeDark SecretsIntrigueBleak

Crew

Directed by:
Paul Shapiro, Scooby Vincent, Marijke Richman
Written by:
Randall Sullivan, Caitlin D. Fryers
Produced by:
Matthew O'Connor, Bri Neal, Catharine Falcon
Composed by:
Natasha Duprey, Kelly Cole, Joselyn Hernandez

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Death of a Cheerleader legally?

Lifetime Movie Club

Death of a Cheerleader is included with a subscription to Lifetime Movie Club in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Death of a Cheerleader worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death of a Cheerleader rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Death of a Cheerleader?

1 h 25 min

Death of a Cheerleader runs 1 h 25 min.

Is Death of a Cheerleader based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Death of a Cheerleader in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Death of a Cheerleader?

3ESFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death of a Cheerleader in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death of a Cheerleader use?

Adaptation Name ChangeOut of FocusVomit Discretion ShotImportant HaircutLight Feminine and Dark FeminineDarker and EdgierThe AlibiSchool Clubs Are Serious BusinessBrilliant, but LazyI Just Want to Be YouJerkass Has a PointAscended Extraand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Death of a Cheerleader, including Adaptation Name Change, Out of Focus, Vomit Discretion Shot.