The Doom Generation (1995)

Jordan White and Amy Blue, two troubled teens, pick up an adolescent drifter, Xavier Red. Together, the threesome embark on a sex and violence-filled journey through an America of psychos ... See full summary »

Director:

Gregg Araki

Writer:

Gregg Araki

Stars:

James Duval, Rose McGowan, Johnathon Schaech

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Duval	...	Jordan White
Rose McGowan	...	Amy Blue
Johnathon Schaech	...	Xavier Red
Cress Williams	...	Peanut
Skinny Puppy	...	Gang of Goons
Dustin Nguyen	...	Quickiemart Clerk
Margaret Cho	...	Clerk's Wife
Lauren Tewes	...	TV Anchorwoman
Christopher Knight	...	TV Anchorman
Nicky Katt	...	Carnoburger Cashier
Johanna Went	...	Carnoburger Co-Worker
Perry Farrell	...	Stop 'n' Go Clerk
Amanda Bearse	...	Barmaid
Parker Posey	...	Brandi
Salvator Xuereb	...	Biker

Storyline

Jordan White and Amy Blue, two troubled teens, pick up an adolescent drifter, Xavier Red. Together, the threesome embark on a sex and violence-filled journey through an America of psychos and quickiemarts.

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Plot Keywords:

threesome | drifter | lost car | female frontal nudity | animated thought | 

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Taglines:

Sex. Mayhem. Whatever.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong vicious violence, graphic sexuality, pervasive strong language and some drug use

Details

Country:

USA France

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 October 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Doom Generation

Box Office

Gross:

$259,319 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blurco, Desperate Pictures, The Teen Angst Movie Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min 75 min (R-rated)

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Dan Gatto, from the band Babyland, did extra score-like music for the film.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Amy Blue: Fuck.

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Crazy Credits

A Heterosexual Movie by Gregg Araki

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Connections

Followed by Nowhere (1997)

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Soundtracks

"Already There"
Performed by The Verve
Written by Simon Jones / Pete Salisbury (as Peter Salisbury) / Nick McCabe / Richard Ashcroft
Courtesy of Virgin Records

User Reviews

a very weird film that definitely isn't for all tastes

(my comments are based on the uncensored 85 min. director's cut. stay away from the butchered 72 min. cut R-rated version)

everytime i have seen this movie i always have the same reaction. What a strange, f**ked up film!!

the film has a real sleazy look to it and it fits the subject matter like a glove. the movie is basically stating that todays teenagers are basically damned souls creating and existing in a hell of their own creation.

Rose McGowan fans should take note that she basically stays nude and in some provocative and graphic sexual situations throughout practically the whole movie. i've never been that big of a fan of hers. other than having fantastic breasts, up until seeing this movie i never found much to like about her. she seems to exist in her other movies just as window dressing.

well, for some reason she seems to really connect with her character in this movie and bring a highly believable sense of in your face sexuality that really makes an impression on the viewer. the other actors in the movie do pretty solid work but in my opinion this is really a Rose McGowan vehicle.

when violence occurs in this movie it's usually very quick, explicit and bloody. the numerous sex scenes and dialogue are also more explicit than most people would care for. the filmmakers leave nothing to the imagination and that is this movie's strong point in my opinion.

if you really want to check something out that is different but at the same time a good movie, check this one out. but be warned it is a weird, weird movie.

rating:7 (unrated version)