K-12 (2019)

A brave-hearted girl and her charming best friend make a bewitching pair as they embark on a mission to take down the oppressive schooling system of K-12.

Directors:

Melanie Martinez, Alissa Torvinen (co-director)

Writer:

Melanie Martinez

Stars:

Melanie Martinez, Emma Harvey, Megan Gage

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Melanie Martinez	...	Crybaby
Emma Harvey	...	Angelita
Megan Gage	...	Celeste
Maggie Budzyna	...	Kelly
Adrian Jurics	...	Blue Boy 1
Gergely Kiss	...	Blue Boy 2
Natalia Toth	...	Lucy
Tamas Gog	...	Glue Boy 1
Robert Szabolcs	...	Bus Driver
Bence Balogh	...	Jason
Vilmos Heim	...	Brandon
Alissa Torvinen	...	Ghost Girl
Anne Wittman	...	Ms. Daphne
Joel Francis-Williams	...	Henry
Toby Eddington	...	The Principal

Storyline

In this eerily enchanting musical film by Melanie Martinez, Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that's hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school's belligerent patriarchal conditioning.

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Plot Keywords:

school | magic | canteen | cafeteria | teacher | 

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Taglines:

When the bell rings, you must be in your assigned seat...

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Genres:

Fantasy | Horror | Musical

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

K-12

Filming Locations:

Esterhazyplatz 1, 7000 Eisenstadt, Austria

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$303,230

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$359,377

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Crybaby: Why is he forcing medication on everyone?
Henry: To control us, so we can't leave.

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Connections

References Melanie Martinez: Mad Hatter (2017)

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Soundtracks

Show & Tell
Written by Melanie Martinez and Michael Keenan
Performed by Melanie Martinez

User Reviews

more of a music video , not much of a movie

I give it a 8/10 because there's barley a storyline , it more of just music videos . the story makes sense for the most part , there just isn't much of it . some parts get a little confusing because the music videos sometimes wouldn't have much to do with the clip before , but it all aligns. as for the visuals , the visuals are astounding , and very beautiful . i am a little biased because i'm a huge melanie martinez fan , but , i still expected more of a story . i like how this movie / films talks about topics such as bulimia , transphobia , fake friends , & bullying . the comedy is kind of cheesy but i like it .