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Mischief is a 1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Mel Damski. Set in a small Ohio town in the 1950s, it follows a teenage boy whose social life changes after he befriends a more confident newcomer and becomes involved in the difficult rules of teenage romance. Doug McKeon leads the cast, and the film includes an early prominent screen role for Kelly Preston.
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When and where is Mischief set?
Mischief is set in a small Ohio town during the 1950s. Its coming-of-age story follows teenage romance within the strict social rules of that period.
Who directed Mischief?
Mel Damski directed Mischief, which was released in 1985. The film is a coming-of-age comedy-drama rather than a thriller despite some catalogue descriptions using that label.
What changes the protagonist's social life in Mischief?
A teenage boy befriends a more confident newcomer, and that friendship changes how he approaches romance and social status. He becomes involved in the difficult rules and pressures of teenage dating.
Is Mischief similar to other 1980s teen films?
It shares the period's interest in teenage friendship, romance, and fitting in, but its story is set in the 1950s rather than the contemporary 1980s. That setting lets the film examine older ideas about dating and small-town behaviour.
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