Films like Mean Girls or Clueless (and their modern spiritual successors) define "preppy," "indie," or "alt" fashion cycles.
Young teen movies (ages 12–15) typically focus on "firsts" and the evolution of identity: young teen slut movies
Using supernatural metaphors to represent the "world-ending" feelings of being a teen (e.g., The Hunger Games , Twilight ). Films like Mean Girls or Clueless (and their
Exploring the awkwardness and excitement of initial crushes and dating. The Hunger Games