

Jennifer, a gorgeous, seductive cheerleader takes evil to a whole new level after she's possessed by a sinister demon. Now it's up to her best friend to stop Jennifer's reign of terror before it's too late.
Writing
Diablo Cody's signature slang — 'freak-tastic' and 'salty' as verbs.
Acting
Megan Fox weaponizes male gaze, Seyfried sells the devastation.
Direction
Kusama fought studio cuts; the theatrical version is her compromise.

Director
Karyn Kusama
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Marketed to horny teen boys, the film bombed; reclaimed by women and queer audiences who saw the real story. The poster literally put Megan Fox in a schoolgirl skirt with a come-hither stare.
Kusama revealed the studio cut 25 minutes of Needy/Jennifer relationship development to prioritize Fox's sex appeal, directly undermining the film's emotional core.