The words “cult classic” are thrown around by critics with relentless abandon, but Bottoms, the followup film from Canadian director Emma Seligman is bloody, bawdy and just downright demented enough to enter the vaunted pantheon of other chaotic high school comedies such as Heathers, Booksmart and Bring it On.
On the surface the setup seems almost quaint. A Gen-Z update of a classic John Hughes-ian formula: PJ and Josie are in their final year at Rock Ridge High and determined to finally hook up with the girls of their dreams. Being gay isn’t the issue — being massive losers who radiate awkwardness and