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The Doom Generation (1995)
Director: Gregg Araki
Cast: Rose McGowan, James Duval, Johnathon Schaech, Cress Williams
Runtime83 min
RatingNR
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Jordan White and Amy Blue, two troubled teens, pick up an adolescent drifter, Xavier Red. Together, the threesome embarks on a sex- and violence-filled journey through a United States of psychos and quickie marts.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Doom Generation (1995), directed by Gregg Araki, is a controversial film that blends elements of comedy, crime, and drama. Critics have viewed the film as divisive, with some praising its stylistic approach and social commentary, while others found it excessively graphic and provocative. The film received no major awards recognition, but has developed a cult following among audiences, with an IMDb rating of 6.7 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 57%.
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Gregg Araki's transgressive, stylized take on youth alienation and violence has a kinetic, rebellious energy akin to Trainspotting's punk sensibilities.
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The Doom Generation is a 1995 independent black comedy thriller film co-edited, produced, written, and directed by Gregg Araki. The film stars James Duval and Rose McGowan as two troubled teenage lovers who pick up an adolescent drifter, played by Johnathon Schaech, and embark on a journey full of sex, violence, and convenience stores.
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