Heathers 1989

In the midst of a high school social hierarchy dominated by the enigmatic and ruthless Heather Chandler (led by her loyal cohorts Heather Duke and Heather McNamara), Veronica finds herself trapped in a suffocating cycle of bullying and manipulation. Feeling like an invisible pawn, she yearns for freedom from the constant dictates of Heather Chandler’s tyrannical rule, fantasizing about a life where she could make her own choices rather than simply following orders. Her chance encounter with J.D., a mysterious outsider, sets in motion a chain reaction of events that will forever alter the dynamics at school.

With J.D.’s encouragement, Veronica becomes embroiled in a plan to exact revenge on Heather Chandler by convincing her to ingest drain cleaner. The unexpected outcome leaves Veronica stunned and guilt-ridden as she’s forced to write a fake suicide note in Heather Chandler’s handwriting to cover up the murder. But, much to her horror, the toxic atmosphere of bullying and intimidation persists, with Heather Duke seizing the opportunity to fill the power vacuum left by Heather Chandler’s demise.

As J.D.’s schemes escalate, Veronica finds herself increasingly uneasy about his true intentions. When he tricks her into taking drastic action against two football players who were harassing her - Kurt and Ram - she begins to realize that her erstwhile ally has no qualms about sacrificing innocent lives in pursuit of his twisted goals. J.D.’s next move is a chilling plan to murder Heather Duke, but Veronica refuses to participate, instead opting to sabotage his efforts by shooting him.

Forced to flee the scene, J.D. leaves behind a ticking time bomb and straps it to himself, ultimately succumbing to its devastating effects. In the aftermath of the blast, Veronica returns to the school, her eyes fixed on Heather Duke with a newfound sense of authority. As she delivers a stern warning - “There’s a new sheriff in town” - it becomes clear that Veronica has finally found the courage to stand up for herself and assume leadership of the school, marking a turning point in her journey from victimhood to empowerment.