Paving the way for TV series such as Charmed, this campy adolescent fantasy-horror is full of all of the stylistic tropes you’d expect in a teen film about witchcraft – and we’re here for it.
The soundtrack is also worth a listen featuring moody tunes from the Cocteau Twins, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Lush and Slowdive THE CRAFT (1996) Teeming with pop culture references, political satire and ridiculously quotable expletive-filled dialogue – this film is a must-see. Also, extra points for being very queer and erotic.Īvailable to watch on BFIand Amazon Prime Shot on 35mm, The Doom Generation leads us through kitsch romantic motel rooms, bars and clinical convenience stores with a dream-like surrealist quality in keeping with the hyperreal narrative – but perhaps the most memorable are Amy’s (McGowan) iconic looks styled by Catherine Cooper-Thoman. After becoming involved in a murder, the threesome embarks on a chaotic journey of debauchery across LA. The Doom Generation is a 90s dark-comedy thriller starring a young Rose McGowan as one of two disaffected teen lovers who pick up a mysterious sexy drifter ‘Xavier Red’. THE DOOM GENERATION (1995)ĭirector Gregg Araki’s major film debut, and part of his ‘Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy’, first being Totally Fucked up (1993) and third, Nowhere (1997). Brimming with charisma, iconic soundtracks and even more iconic looks, here are a selection of must-watch cult classics released in the 90s. If isolation has left you feeling uninspired and in need of a large dose of escapism and/or nostalgia – look no further.
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