2. The beginning of Teen Films
The 1950’s in America was where the teen film genre began
to come about. One of the first films of the genre was ‘The
Wild One’ (1953) this was a film showing a rebellion which is
the theme of most contemporary teenage comedies. This film
was very controversial and was banned in the UK for 14
years.
3. Teen films of 1950’s
Another pivotal film for teen film genre was ‘Rebel Without a
Cause’ (1995) starring James Dean. This was one of the first
teen film which was solely for a teenage audience, it focused
on teenage romance and rebelling against parents.
4. The Evolution of teen films in
1960s
With the evolution of the Hippie movement in America in the
1960’s, there was an emphasise on freedom, sex, love and
partying. The Hippie movement contributed to an increase in
teen films however unlike today they were often censored on
what they could show unlike today, where nudity and crude
humour is common. Teen comedy films of the 1960s include
‘how to stuff a wild bikini’ (1965) which was a teen film about
romance and rebellions. Another film was ‘Gidget Goes to
Rome’ (1963) which was about a teenage surfer girl. A pivotal
film of the 1960’s was ‘Beach Party’ this focused on what
many modern films focus on; romance and having fun’
5. Teen films 1970’s
Many spin off genres of teen comedy begin to surface – teen
horrors (Carrie) teen musicals (Grease)
6. 1980’s
This was the ‘Golden Age’ of teen comedies, the evolution
continued and now were focusing on parents being clueless
about there teenagers with films such as ‘Girls want to have
fun’ and ‘The Breakfast Club’
7. The beginning of Teen Films
The 1950’s in America was where the teen film genre began
to come about. One of the first films of the genre was ‘The
Wild One’ (1953) this was a film showing a rebellion which is
the theme of most contemporary teenage comedies. This film
was very controversial and was banned in the UK for 14
years.
8. 1990’s
The iconic teenage film is American Pie, this focused on
many issues regarding a ‘typical’ teenager – for example;
moving to university, romance, drinking, partying. The pilot
American Pie was the starter of an 8 film franchise that
focuses on all forms of teenage life. The budget for the 8
films was $146million and has made $980million
9. 2000’S
There has been a massive influx in the amount of teen films
in the 2000’s with films like Superbad and Mean Girls
10. Conventions of a teen films
There are many conventions that are followed in the making
of films; proms, alcohol, high school, parties, all night
raves, loosing virginity, relationships, social groups and
mainly focus on American-pop culture. They use stereotypes
throughout there films with groups such as
jock/popular, nerd, outcasts, loner and the popular girl.• The
films are commonly set in American High Schools (which
allow for cliques to be portrayed)
