On this day August 22, 1986, Reform School Girls premiered in theaters. Directed by Tom DeSimone, the comedy horror film starred Linda Carol, Wendy O. Williams, Pat Ast, Sybil Danning, and Charlotte McGinnis. The story follows a rebellious teenager who is sent to a brutal reform school run by a cruel warden and her equally ruthless staff. Inside the institution, the girls fight back against abuse and corruption, leading to a wild and explosive showdown.
The film mixed dark comedy, action, and exploitation with an over the top style that made it stand out from many other movies of the era. Wendy O. Williams, best known as the lead singer of the Plasmatics, brought her fearless stage presence to the screen in one of her best known acting roles.
80s insight: Reform School Girls became a cult favorite among fans of late night movies and 1980s exploitation films. Its outrageous characters, punk attitude, and unforgettable performance by Wendy O. Williams have kept it popular with genre fans for decades.
