Jennifer's Body: The Complete History of Jennifer Check (Movie, Comic) | Horror History

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    NOT JUST HIGH SCHOOL EVIL. Jennifer Check, the central character in the unapologetically emo 2009 film Jennifer's Body, represents a chilling blend of high school drama and demonic horror. This comprehensive analysis delves into the transformation of a typical teenage girl into a predatory succubus, exploring the intricate themes of friendship, seduction, and the dark undercurrents of adolescence. I'll trace Jennifer's journey from ordinary flag twirler to a monstrous entity, examine how her character uniquely combines horror and satire, and explore how her transformation serves as a metaphor for the darker aspects of societal expectations and the tumultuous nature of high school life.
    Jennifer Check stands as a modern horror icon, a testament to screenwriter Diablo Cody's ability to weave a story that warns of the dangers hidden beneath seemingly innocent facades. This analysis will not only explore the horror lore but also delve into the psychological aspects of Jennifer's character, revealing her motivations and the film's deeper commentary on insecurity, abuse of power, sexual behavior, growing up, and hopelessness.
    For this video, I'll be analyzing the 2009 film, as well as the comic from the same year, Jennifer's Body, which offers more detail on this cult-classic character.
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Jennifer's Insecurity and Fatherless Behavior
    02:45 - Intro
    04:51 - Low Shoulder Visits Devil's Kettle
    05:52 - Factor Ad
    07:01 - Growing Up Too Fast
    08:47 - Sacrificing a Virgin to Satan
    10:37 - The Legend of the Succubus
    13:58 - Jennifer's Manipulation of Jonas
    15:55 - Jennifer's Evil Intentions
    20:12 - Needy's Manipulation
    24:46 - Escalating Tensions and the Fight to the Death
    26:44 - Jennifer's Final Moment
    28:48 - The Contrast in Juno and Jennifer's Body
    30:36 - Jennifer's Body Sequel and the Coming of Rage Genre
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  • @chainsawmonster7322
    @chainsawmonster7322 Před 4 měsíci +2267

    It's funny how they want to sacrifice a virgin and randomly choose Jennifer, while completely ignoring Needy, who is a stereotypical virgin.

    • @threexx8808
      @threexx8808 Před 4 měsíci +272

      I think how awkward Jennifer was trying to flirt with him, made him think she was a virgin. Because I think later on there's a scene where he's arguing with his bandmate over whether or not she's actually a virgin. I think the reason he gives has nothing to do with her awkwardness but the bandmates do contest her innocence.

    • @chainsawmonster7322
      @chainsawmonster7322 Před 4 měsíci +81

      It's funny how they show that even a psychopathic mastermind like Nicolai can be so horribly wrong, all while being convinced that he is experienced and knows it all, that will soon lead to his own demise.

    • @cyb3rstalker
      @cyb3rstalker Před 4 měsíci +36

      i always thought it might’ve been cause jennifer is more conversationally prettier

    • @metafora89
      @metafora89 Před 4 měsíci +88

      I think it may be because he's projecting. They are trying to be this hot popular band but the reality is they aren't confident that they are really going to make it and that's why they "cheat" and use supernatural means to gain fame. So when he sees Jennifer, who is obviously trying too hard, he assumes it's all a façade. That's my take at least.

    • @everythingdivine
      @everythingdivine Před 4 měsíci +21

      They let their lust cloud their vision

  • @Kmcgonigle0
    @Kmcgonigle0 Před 4 měsíci +798

    There is another interpretation on why Jennifer kills boys that are close to Needy. Jennifer has romantic feelings for needy but suppresses them and once possessed the demon unleash those desires with inhibition so she kills off all potential love interests. It also explains why Jennifer gives up and the end of the fight

    • @catwoman5665
      @catwoman5665 Před 3 měsíci +61

      This is exactly how I saw the film.

    • @parisbeautifulhoomanindawo6372
      @parisbeautifulhoomanindawo6372 Před měsícem +4

      Thissss

    • @aaronmoyano2340
      @aaronmoyano2340 Před měsícem +1

      So....all the ugly ahh boys Jennifer killed were supposed to be potential love interests for needy? Seriously? 💀

    • @1mclarinette
      @1mclarinette Před měsícem +7

      i always thought this was the explanation lol 😌

    • @5bananableach
      @5bananableach Před měsícem

      Jennifer is a comphet lesbian 🤦‍♀️

  • @onyourleft4194
    @onyourleft4194 Před 5 měsíci +976

    I always saw the hypnotism at the beginning (and Jennifer taking the singer's drink) as a metaphor for a date rape drug or something similar, especially with the way she had to be led by the hand and was stumbling while she walked, along with the general unawareness of her surroundings (idk if it's ever been confirmed though)

    • @camchem
      @camchem Před 5 měsíci +88

      I actually watched the movie last night, and I would have to agree with you. While it’s not exactly realistic with how quickly it happens, it doesn’t really matter, because she’s seen stumbling and she starts slurring her words a LOT more as soon as she takes a sip from his drink. I think it’s pretty safe to say that she was drugged.

    • @michikip45
      @michikip45 Před 4 měsíci +38

      I watched it recently again too and yeah I think that part is definitely to represent date rape drugs. I’ve never been thankfully, but I’ve had to help others who were at parties (I’m, def the Needy friend lol) and Jennifer’s manner is really damn close to how ya get. You’re basically sleep walking but aware of it, it’s scary!!
      I know in the movie it has the supernatural element of the hypnotism from the singer but honestly? Like I said they still really nailed how those drugs make someone seem, makes me wanna save Jennifer each time the poor thing 😭

    • @laurenc4138
      @laurenc4138 Před 4 měsíci +5

      It would make sense why she also kinda had this love hate relationship with her friend, even though Amanda’s character was supposed to be there for her and represent her innocence she was trying to get rid of but couldn’t let go- she also watched her as she stumbled into the car and probably in Jennifer’s mind, let that horrible thing happen to her because she was so out of it too. She tried to get her not to go but kind of half heartedly because she knew Jennifer did what she wanted, but she also ignored all the signs that something was very very wrong. It kind of makes sense why she started targeting guys that Amanda Seyfried’s character like it was attached to, because she couldn’t hurt her directly from her messed up sense of loyalty and codepence, so she simultaneously drove all the men that could take her away out of her life but also hurt her deeply

    • @dannyg.4421
      @dannyg.4421 Před 3 měsíci

      i was a kid when i first watched it but as an adult i totally see it

    • @sleepysadpoet
      @sleepysadpoet Před 25 dny

      I'll have to find the video but there was a guy here on YT who did a full story analysis and talks about cycles of violence in the film
      Edit: found the CZcamsr it's cruelty in Jennifer's body by flawed peacock

  • @mikecabral2420
    @mikecabral2420 Před 5 měsíci +1053

    The only thing I think you can add to this, is that Jennifer creates a circle of abuse, where victims of abuse end up abusing others. She went from being abused by the band,, both literally and figuratively, to being the abuser, again both literally and figuratively. That being said it's something mentioned before in other horror histories and is just kinda implied, so I'm not criticizing CZsWorld for not mentioning it, just bringing it up cause it often is brought up in regards to physical or emotional abuse but can be found in cases of sexual abuse as well, although it is rare when compared to how common these traits are found in victims physical or emotional abuse.

    • @user-gi8pk9uc7q
      @user-gi8pk9uc7q Před 5 měsíci +24

      My therapist says that wounded people wound, and Jennifer is wounded in very many ways!

    • @jettybetty3173
      @jettybetty3173 Před 5 měsíci +22

      I experienced sexual abuse in my teens and can confirm that I became similar to my abuser in some ways. It’s taken years to work through and grow out of but it does happen.
      For context, I became very controlling and jealous and obsessive just like my abuser.

    • @femalegays
      @femalegays Před 5 měsíci +2

      duh

    • @user-gi8pk9uc7q
      @user-gi8pk9uc7q Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@jettybetty3173Wow, that sounds awful!

    • @itsgonnabeanaurfromme
      @itsgonnabeanaurfromme Před 5 měsíci +4

      He doesn't really need to bring that up if he doesn't want to. It didn't seem like the point of the movie, in fact. Sometimes people don't perpetuate that cycle. In all my years of being alive, I've never beat someone up or raped them like what happened to me.

  • @VIVIEWHITE
    @VIVIEWHITE Před 5 měsíci +967

    This kind of hurts. I was raped two times before 8, and abused from 8 till 16, a lot of bullshit later I was drugged and raped again at 28. Anyway I became a toxic person, angry to everyone, and only now at 34 I’m out of the tunnel and trying to find a healthier version of myself. Whenever I saw “Jennifer’s body” I always felt a huge sadness about her, she was never the bad guy to me. This analysis just opened my eyes as to why. I’m better now, I’m fighting my demons, so I guess the point of this comment is: you don’t know what people go through, have some mercy on your heart for everyone, we all have our demons.

    • @ashira9005
      @ashira9005 Před 5 měsíci +109

      I almost teared up reading this. You were just a child when it started. I hope and pray that the abuse never happens again. Sending love and prayers your way ❤

    • @studioseppuku9454
      @studioseppuku9454 Před 4 měsíci +52

      stay strong and fighting the good fight

    • @specialk7663
      @specialk7663 Před 4 měsíci +63

      I'm 57, I was abducted by a convicted pedophile around age 9... I honestly can't remember. I tried blocking that out. Parents threw that bone in the closet, and I never received help with what happened. It was way different back in the 70's. It messed me up. I'm saddened to hear what happened to you. Life is good, but people are cruel & and evil, and as a child, you have nothing but trust in people...adults & when trust is broken, kiss normalcy goodbye. Your life has been altered FOREVER and never in a good way. Stay strong, and remember your worth. You are a survivor and deserve a happy life.

    • @elysium7990
      @elysium7990 Před 4 měsíci +12

      Im so sorry that you went through all that pain. I wish the absolute best in your healing journey ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

    • @Ali-Malalla
      @Ali-Malalla Před 4 měsíci

      I believe that nobody or atleast almost nobody is evil, but the keplerians community have no idea what I'm talking about since they are still trash talking sister madeline 🤦‍♂️.

  • @crimsonffire
    @crimsonffire Před 5 měsíci +322

    I figured needy is the avenging angel to Jennifer's demonic self. She goes after the band for what they did to her friend and the people she killed because of them. But then you wonder what is she going to do next ? Because unlike Jennifer. Needy has full control and knows what she's doing. Would really enjoy seeing a 2nd movie with what needy ended up doing.

    • @brennabrodbeck5183
      @brennabrodbeck5183 Před 5 měsíci +25

      It sounds interesting. Like we know what happened to the band but what we see what happens. Like a typical horror film but through their eyes and Needy is the monster this time. Or if Needy decides to be an avenger tracking down those who have made a similar deal like the band.

    • @crimsonffire
      @crimsonffire Před 5 měsíci +12

      @brennabrodbeck5183 that's where my mind went. What if she went after others who used innocent people to make a deal ? Because she has some of Jennifer's powers but we don't know how many and she has lost her best friend her boyfriend and goes after the band but then what? Her hunting down other demonic souls like Jennifer? Or going after the people making the deals? Would be really interesting to see.

    • @lexuscoleman4488
      @lexuscoleman4488 Před 4 měsíci +5

      She actually does if you watch the end of the movie after the credits she finds low shoulder after she escapes the Psycho ward and she kills them watch the end of the credits you will see

    • @crimsonffire
      @crimsonffire Před 4 měsíci +2

      @lexuscoleman4488 I know thank you. I meant like other bands ect that made deals like low shoulder and she was the light to Jennifer's dark so she avenged her friends boyfriend and Jennifer for what they did to her. But what about after that she has demonic powers but isn't possessed so needy could go on to be the opposite of Jennifer in she kills evil not feeds off the weak like Jennifer

    • @lexuscoleman4488
      @lexuscoleman4488 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Ok that sounds cool I would watch that lol

  • @ninarose826
    @ninarose826 Před 5 měsíci +1566

    I feel bad for Collin. He was just a cute little emo boy and he deserved so much more.

    • @StinkySister
      @StinkySister Před 4 měsíci +87

      He is so hot

    • @lesliemartin3
      @lesliemartin3 Před 4 měsíci +110

      In the movie when she was coming on to him and he asked her if she even knew his last name I almost got misty eyed. He played his part so well.

    • @lovestumacher
      @lovestumacher Před 4 měsíci +36

      Yes! Jennifer is demon mommy, but Collin still deserves better :(

    • @juelmercado7102
      @juelmercado7102 Před 4 měsíci +10

      Justice for Collin

    • @SunnySide388
      @SunnySide388 Před 3 měsíci +52

      I feel bad for the Indian boy she killed... No one in the fanbase seems to care about that poor boy

  • @poweroffriendship2.0
    @poweroffriendship2.0 Před 5 měsíci +888

    My favorite part about Jennifer's Body is that moment where the dad pulled a Patrick Star as he swears that he'll cut off someone's balls and nail it to his door to avenge his son.
    That dad is none other than Bill Fagerbakke, the voice actor of Patrick himself.

  • @kiachaotic6554
    @kiachaotic6554 Před 5 měsíci +226

    I used to think that Jennifer saying “it’s just wearing off” was her way of saying that the thing that’s keeping her from eating her is starting to wear off.
    Also, if you look, when Jennifer gives her last breath, you see the color return to her as well as her blue eyes.

  • @masterseal0418
    @masterseal0418 Před 5 měsíci +587

    Speaking of which, I'd love to see you discuss Ginger Snaps, and how it and Jennifer's Body allude to adolescence and sexuality. Rather than have the title character become a succubus, she gets lycanthropy with menstruation, mood swings, and sexual interest being parallels to the side effects of infection from a werewolf, and womanhood represented through the next full moon during Halloween night. Sisterly relationships play part to the wolf-pack allusions. Can't wait!

    • @hisshoota
      @hisshoota Před 5 měsíci +51

      The movies are similar because they both can basically be summarized as "Hell is a teenage girl"; they use becoming a monster (a succubus and a lycan) as a metaphor for growing up and experiencing puberty, menstruation, and the emotional and physical effects of being a woman and wanting to be more mature/grow up faster because they don't want to be seen as "a little girl".

    • @beverlyarcher3744
      @beverlyarcher3744 Před 5 měsíci +6

      I saw ginger snaps back 5 years before I saw the first one never would've seen the first of not for CZcams

    • @urspookyate
      @urspookyate Před 5 měsíci +5

      omg yes!!!

    • @kyliesworld89
      @kyliesworld89 Před 4 měsíci +5

      YEEESSSS🥰

    • @kimbrabuntin6550
      @kimbrabuntin6550 Před 4 měsíci +12

      I requested for him to do Jennifer Check and Ginger Fitzgerald and he said he would love to do both of them and we got this one so maybe we will get Ginger Fitzgerald on horror history soon!

  • @morningivy
    @morningivy Před 4 měsíci +137

    Needy is my favorite part of the movie. I love her psychic connection with Jennifer, and how it's basically augmented by the supernatural interference from Jennifer's possession.

  • @RM06029
    @RM06029 Před 5 měsíci +1837

    Two things I ain't ever seen…

    • @ohmawgawdVEVO
      @ohmawgawdVEVO Před 5 měsíci +67

      Firat thing I thought of 😭

    • @Nvirr
      @Nvirr Před 5 měsíci +31

      What you mean by that 🤨

    • @max92965
      @max92965 Před 5 měsíci +67

      a fella that beat a gun

    • @6ynical
      @6ynical Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@max92965and a bitch i need

    • @beny988
      @beny988 Před 5 měsíci +16

      I don't get it.

  • @victorochili
    @victorochili Před 5 měsíci +167

    Really wanted a sequel to this movie

    • @emilyrouk1820
      @emilyrouk1820 Před 5 měsíci +20

      Idk with the new mean girls musical I think being a standalone Is good enough

    • @victorochili
      @victorochili Před 5 měsíci +13

      @emilyrouk1820 Yeah, i get you, but that ending really got me excited to see what would happen next

    • @Vic_.-
      @Vic_.- Před 5 měsíci +15

      It really doesn’t they explain that needy goes after the low shoulder band and pretty much gets revenge

    • @Sickandtired776
      @Sickandtired776 Před 5 měsíci

      I also wish there had been, I don’t know if they were planning on doing one, but even if they had been since the movie didn’t do well at first before finally gaining an audience and recognition, I think that probably shut it down

    • @taylorraines163
      @taylorraines163 Před 5 měsíci +20

      the only way i’d accept a sequel is moving forward w needy’s story, it’s the only one that makes sense. if they dig up something just to put megan fox in another film for the cash grab i’d be disappointed

  • @ms.melody6653
    @ms.melody6653 Před 5 měsíci +540

    I love your take on my absolute favorite movie. One thing though, I am a bisexual woman and I interpreted her going after all the men that needy liked as more of a way to make her jealous and take away any options for her. She wants needy but is confused by her own feelings for her. That is why she's so mean to her because it's her frustration with not being able to be with her friend. I feel like this is a universal bi woman's experience lol. No wonder I love this movie so much

    • @lexichickie233
      @lexichickie233 Před 5 měsíci +94

      I've seen amazing theories about Jennifer's behavior being not bc she wants needy under her thumb but being bc she's in love with her.

    • @ms.melody6653
      @ms.melody6653 Před 5 měsíci +93

      @lexichickie233 that's actually 100% what it is. The creator has said so herself and it is for sure because she is dealing with her underlying feelings for needy.

    • @denisebacher5040
      @denisebacher5040 Před 5 měsíci +47

      @@ms.melody6653 which is why she couldn’t eat her

    • @ms.melody6653
      @ms.melody6653 Před 5 měsíci +20

      @denisebacher5040 exactly! This movie is so amazing and has helped me with my own sexuality 💜

    • @lucyxuan4240
      @lucyxuan4240 Před 5 měsíci +18

      As a bi woman, I can say that is pretty universal 😂😂😂

  • @sgxthach
    @sgxthach Před 5 měsíci +179

    I'd like to think the name Ahmet for that kid Jennifer ate was a call to the Egyptian goddess Ammit, which saw over the funeral process for the Egyptians. She was made up of three "man eating" animals, so I think this was a small reference to Jennifer.

    • @saphirawinters7028
      @saphirawinters7028 Před 5 měsíci +20

      She also eats the hearts of "sinners" or people who didn't live a good/balanced life.

    • @miwoden54
      @miwoden54 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Ahmet is an arabic name which most arabian men have and it’s spelled (ahmad)

  • @Froggy_flowers77
    @Froggy_flowers77 Před 5 měsíci +72

    Jennifer’s body and Ginger snaps are probably two of the best “coming of age/teen” horror movies ever! ❤

  • @michikip45
    @michikip45 Před 4 měsíci +72

    Man, good for Diablo Cody getting to make such a personal film and making it her own way. Jennifer’s Body is one of my top fav horrors because it’s goofy, but it feels so real and personal.
    Cannot wait for Lisa Frankenstein!! Maybe it’s in the same world as JB?? Who knows!
    Edit: I am so happy to come back a few months later indeed knowing Lisa Frankenstein is in the same universe of JBs because Diablo said “I said so.” God bless that woman.

  • @haileymaselli6558
    @haileymaselli6558 Před 4 měsíci +67

    The costume department deserves extra props because the first thing that came to mind when I saw Jennifer getting the van with her red lace stockings was danger & violence

  • @hannahloveslayla101
    @hannahloveslayla101 Před 2 měsíci +16

    I love the detail of the demon leaving Jennifer after she’s killed, you see her glow come back when it leaves

  • @mexy04
    @mexy04 Před 5 měsíci +44

    I actually completely forgot about the kissing scene. The lighter tongue was unforgettable.

  • @jsmalls9575
    @jsmalls9575 Před 5 měsíci +97

    I watch this movie a lot. And it kills me that the fake, cheesy song “Through the Trees” always gets stuck in my head. It is so damn catchy.
    Also, a side note: Adam Brody will never not be Seth Cohen from the OC and as such, can never be haunting or intimidating.

    • @emmaglover6480
      @emmaglover6480 Před 5 měsíci

      This confused the hell out of me cause I was like “the alien smex dude from splice is the singer😭” it’s Adam Brody but close 😭

    • @jsmalls9575
      @jsmalls9575 Před 5 měsíci

      @@emmaglover6480 I’mma fix that, thank you. I had an image of Adrien Brody on stage singing Through the Trees and it made me laugh. Cheers-

  • @AdamIshak01
    @AdamIshak01 Před 5 měsíci +50

    I screamed so loud when I saw this! I didn’t think this would ever happen.

  • @notvenom1152
    @notvenom1152 Před 5 měsíci +112

    Megan Fox was about 22 playing a 16 year old teenager 😅

    • @BeatsWithKev
      @BeatsWithKev Před 5 měsíci +34

      Lol That's movies and tv shows for ya. CW actors be in their late thirties playing sophomore teenagers lmao

    • @Wastingsometimehere
      @Wastingsometimehere Před 5 měsíci +15

      A few teenagers were in 80's movies but even back then it wasn't common.

    • @notvenom1152
      @notvenom1152 Před 5 měsíci +7

      @@BeatsWithKev yep 32 year old teenagers on Netflix 😂

    • @Drownedinblood
      @Drownedinblood Před 5 měsíci +17

      It's not the biggest age difference tbh. Take it from someone older...

    • @notvenom1152
      @notvenom1152 Před 5 měsíci +10

      @@Drownedinblood true, especially compared to when actors are in their 30s playing teenagers on a film.

  • @bawluhp4444
    @bawluhp4444 Před 5 měsíci +61

    Bro I was a young teenager when this movie came out and I was in love with Megan Fox! I watched this movies so many times! This brings back memories lol!

    • @davemccage7918
      @davemccage7918 Před 3 měsíci

      I invested heavily into the parent companies of Kleenex tissues and Jergins lotion when this movie was released on DVD. Best ROI I’ve ever had…

  • @standbyme-wk6hq
    @standbyme-wk6hq Před 2 měsíci +21

    I resonate with Jennifer so much. I am a bisexual man myself who was once "in love" with my best friend. I did all the things that jennifer did to needy. I tried to socially isolate him, put him down and hated everyone who came in his proximity LOL. Its just now that I realised I was doing all that due to my insecurities. well I have abondoned that part of me now for good

  • @Ghostnelius
    @Ghostnelius Před 4 měsíci +28

    To me it’s internet how female puberty is equated to horror. Jennifer’s body and teeth are some of my favorite coming of age stories because they seem to capture the absolute terror of being a teenage girl. People everywhere have an idea of who you are and what you can do. The second you oppose them even slightly, you’re punished disproportionately. In the end though, you were a victim at the start and everything after that is just trying to heal some of the wounds.

    • @elizabeth.601
      @elizabeth.601 Před měsícem

      What "absolute terror". Girls are so dramatic. But you grow out of that. That is why adults around teens dont overreact to their teenage drama, because adults who grew out of it know that it is just that, teenage drama.

  • @lindanorton2088
    @lindanorton2088 Před 5 měsíci +49

    This happened to my sister and I, everything except the killings. I can’t believe how relatable this story is. My sister was abused growing up and now behaves similarly to the brunette girl. The scene where the mom walks in and sees her baby gone reminds me that she was a victim and kinda made me cry because I am so angry at my sister but she is a victim and I am heartbroken. Like my twin can’t form lasting relationships and goes through men and hit on my husband and is very out of control, but all I can think is that she didn’t ask for this and that her life was derailed by past abuse.

  • @Mewse1203
    @Mewse1203 Před 5 měsíci +54

    Is it possible her "hypnosos" was magical? She seemed pretty out of it

    • @hisshoota
      @hisshoota Před 5 měsíci +28

      Seeing how the bands plan was to sacrifice her to a Lucifer and the amount of occult objects in their van, there's a 50/50 chance that she was hypnotized via magic.

    • @queenkady441
      @queenkady441 Před 5 měsíci +7

      exactly because he literally watched the flames from start until it got out of control and the laughed the fire was def planned

    • @Mewse1203
      @Mewse1203 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @njmfff sure buddy....
      I've been to hundreds of concerts, and I've never seen some girl so mesmerized by attention that she doesn't recognize her life is in danger. They definitely wouldn't be mesmerized like that minutes to hours later outside away from the band.
      Your whole Comment sounds like an incel anger fantasy

    • @donovanbradford8231
      @donovanbradford8231 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I would imagine the plot was yes she was hypnotized but also the metaphor for her being drugged.

  • @dominique2o06
    @dominique2o06 Před 5 měsíci +60

    CZ you did a great job on this one there are so many layers to this and younger teens to women we could relate as we were going through these things. From a horror standpoint I enjoy a horror with people who create a villain because many are created but we ignore that. Many want to pretend evil is just born out of nowhere but these types of horrors are interesting to me even if I'm rooting against the villain.

  • @jamesabernethy7896
    @jamesabernethy7896 Před 5 měsíci +29

    I've always had a fascination with the making of horror rather than watching the movies themselves. I'm trying to make the effort to watch more actual movies. I have heard of this movie but haven't seen it and have barely seen anything about it. These real-world elements of psychology really add depth to movies. I love the hidden details like the names of the arcade games. Everything in a movie is placed there or chosen in some way but some writers and directors can put some deep messages into the smallest of things. So rewarding for the eagle-eyed or persistent viewers.

  • @joshuamohlman
    @joshuamohlman Před 5 měsíci +23

    I had no idea they had a comic set in this universe. I guess you learn something new everyday

  • @labyrinthgirl17
    @labyrinthgirl17 Před 5 měsíci +33

    I found this movie by accident. I was watching a compilation of shocking/bizarre bloopers from horror movies, and there's a scene where Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried are fighting (the one in Jennifer's room), and Megan actually bites Amanda before covering her face and apologizing for biting her costar.
    If you get so into your role that you actually bite someone, I have to see the movie.

    • @itzskye7074
      @itzskye7074 Před měsícem +5

      Wait… that was AN ACCIDENT?? Oh my god uhm ///////////

  • @lesliemartin3
    @lesliemartin3 Před 4 měsíci +20

    I love Diablo Cody. I read her first book in 2005 and have closely followed everything she's done since. There are a bunch of people who make fun of her but I think she's freaking great.

  • @heather9930
    @heather9930 Před 5 měsíci +30

    I gasped! My mom was like whats wrong?!
    Jennifers body is my all time favorite movie! TYSM!!!

    • @ms.melody6653
      @ms.melody6653 Před 5 měsíci

      I have a question. Are you also a bi woman like me lol cause this is my favorite movie too

    • @heather9930
      @heather9930 Před 5 měsíci

      @@ms.melody6653 if your straight and watch this movie megan and amanda will make u bi, its a fact.

  • @goosebxmps
    @goosebxmps Před 5 měsíci +35

    i’ve always wanted a Jennifer’s Body tv reboot with Madison Beer as Jennifer Check.

  • @liamnehren1054
    @liamnehren1054 Před 4 měsíci +17

    I have IRL seen it happen that someone went through trauma and never matured past that age. It's kind of bizarre, but the person had been abused by their parents and had traits associated with children and teenagers while being 20+.

    • @The_void111
      @The_void111 Před 3 měsíci

      They could have mental illnesses though like actual illness

    • @liamnehren1054
      @liamnehren1054 Před 3 měsíci

      as far as anyone I have talked to from our friend group knew they were never actually diagnosed with anything and they were put on an anti depressant once. When trying to deal with well depression due to their life not going the way they wanted @@The_void111 how they were acting was pure trauma reaction and the reasons they were acting the way they were could be linked to very specific things in their life.

  • @radvnn8679
    @radvnn8679 Před 4 měsíci +20

    Wow. This was truly a wonderful, meaningful, and comprehensive breakdown of Jennifer’s story! I first watched this movie when I was only 10 years old, and I’ve always known that it was definitely one of those movies that had a significant impact on my life since it basically catalyzed my transition into adolescence and, subsequently, adulthood, as well as introduced me to emo music (which is always special and nostalgic to me). After watching this video, though, I’ve found more appreciation for the movie as I now realize just how relevant/relatable it was to my own life experiences, especially as a girl. Thanks to Diablo Cody for sharing her own story as well - compelling and relatable. :)

  • @Grimrv
    @Grimrv Před 4 měsíci +17

    I watched this movie in 8th grade and thought it was badass. Realized I was bi, kissed my best friend and went on with life loving this movie. It wasn’t until I became an adult did I realize I missed a lot of the themes and lessons this movie offers. I thought it was just about sexuality. But then again I was a lot like Jennifer in the way I presented myself in high school while being terribly insecure. It’s very ironic that my dumb teenage brain took away the wrong message and made so many mistakes and now I have an even deeper connection to this movie because of them.

  • @Gia_Maria
    @Gia_Maria Před 5 měsíci +18

    I love this movie so much, even if I’ve seen it a million times, it never gets old, even explanations and theories about it. I’m in.

  • @sad_dad
    @sad_dad Před 5 měsíci +55

    The way you dive into these movies always impresses me so much!! Thank you always for the time and effort you put into each little detail. I’m always learning shit I never knew before 🔥🔥

  • @billiejeanreal
    @billiejeanreal Před 3 měsíci +8

    This movie is actually kinda sad.

  • @rerockinmysock
    @rerockinmysock Před 5 měsíci +31

    Always a great day when the new CZsWorld video drops

  • @timpancakes2011
    @timpancakes2011 Před 5 měsíci +40

    I had never heard of this movie but I was on color guard in 2009 so im shocked!!! Love seeing representstion :) and it seems like an awesome movie too

    • @rhajadescarlett4576
      @rhajadescarlett4576 Před 5 měsíci +6

      Wen i watch it i watch it again its a cult favourite its a shame that it bombed at the box office

  • @vampyfiend3
    @vampyfiend3 Před 4 měsíci +10

    just realized that Jennifer is wearing an evil dead shirt which could be foreshadowing Diablo Cody who also worked on the evil dead 2013

  • @crimsonredkingdom2656
    @crimsonredkingdom2656 Před 5 měsíci +28

    CZWorld is actually funny. Bruh he said with a name like Diablo she’s either an artist or stripper turns out she’s both followed by photos. I’m crying laughing.

  • @BeautyUnderPressure
    @BeautyUnderPressure Před 5 měsíci +27

    I actually shed a few tears during this video. Reminded me of my adolescent years trying to find myself ❤

  • @vroomvroom911
    @vroomvroom911 Před 4 měsíci +8

    In truth I almost didn’t watch this movie because of the way it was advertised. But my mom and I watched it over Christmas (along with easy a)when I was 18 and it’s definitely one of my favorites.

    • @mrdad-zl9zl
      @mrdad-zl9zl Před 4 měsíci +1

      Same! I thought it was going to be lame from the way it was advertised and originally didn't have interest. I saw it somehow and it quickly became one of my favorite movies then and still now.
      I definitely watched Easy A like 4 times in Theatres with my best friend at the time whose parents would always pay for us both 😊. That and Scott Pilgrim VS The World, which is now one of my favorite time capsules for 2009-2012 young adult culture.
      Jennifer's Body is definitely part of the time capsule of how criminally underrated Megan Fox has been as an actor through her career from the perpetual idea that since she's so hot she can't have any talent or insight in these roles. ItGlad she's finally getting that recognition.

  • @KristinaVinna
    @KristinaVinna Před 5 měsíci +11

    I was like 19 when Jennifers Body came out and I loved this movie. But it made me feel so old when you had to look up the term BOX lol

    • @FuriousAngelVr
      @FuriousAngelVr Před 5 měsíci

      I was 16 about to turn 17 and I feel old just hearing this

  • @Problematicphilosophie
    @Problematicphilosophie Před 5 měsíci +22

    You showed clips and referenced Diablo Cody and Megan fox’s recent interview that they did to talk about the meaning behind this movie. Which is why I’m a bit confused that you misconstrued the symbolism to be about teenage angst, puberty, and promiscuity. When Diablo Cody herself said that this movie was meant to be a metaphor regarding sexual assault or DR and the physical and psychological changes that happen to an SA victim post trauma.

  • @Fairy_Teeth
    @Fairy_Teeth Před 4 měsíci +7

    I love Jennifer’s Body so much, I think it’s one of my favorite movies. It’s literally one of my biggest comfort movies (comfort movies are so weird sometimes man)

  • @ninabanana8706
    @ninabanana8706 Před 4 měsíci +13

    The monstress coming of age is definitely one of my favorite horror trope

  • @perxgrine
    @perxgrine Před 4 měsíci +4

    17:20 personally I think it's simbolizes the "If I can't have you no one can" because she had a crush on Needy and was going trough comphet at the same time

  • @user-qq4ii3xl4k
    @user-qq4ii3xl4k Před 5 měsíci +23

    Your channel is really great, please do Jason Voorhees history next time, it will be amazing

  • @GeminiTheDoll
    @GeminiTheDoll Před 4 měsíci +9

    I never actually sat down and watched this movie, but I’ve heard of it many times and I also know the plot but after watching this video, I just realize how much I resonate with Jennifer when I was younger around her age I was dumb, wanting to grow up fast, because I had a hard life so I was promiscuous, but the wrong man took advantage of me and turned me into a monster, and it changed my life forever, maybe that’s the true meaning of this movie with a little bit of a figurative paranormal theme, I like the idea of her becoming a succubus because it’s funny I actually kinda am the real life counterpart. when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.😈😌

  • @vibhavkrishna1897
    @vibhavkrishna1897 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Never watched the movie from this perspective, though it is one of my favourites. Adds so much depth to the characters and movie as a whole. Great start for the year, CZ! 👏👏

  • @BigBishop609
    @BigBishop609 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I'm 36 and discovered your content a while back. Keep up the good work!

  • @charlesssgraham
    @charlesssgraham Před 5 měsíci +6

    Really well-done movie/story analysis. This is awesome

  • @_zaldrizes
    @_zaldrizes Před 5 měsíci +9

    What blows my mind the most is that everybody turned up to school like probably less than 12 hours later.

  • @DamonFoMos
    @DamonFoMos Před 5 měsíci +4

    Literally was watching this last night!! Crazy! Such a good video!

  • @bobixx6965
    @bobixx6965 Před 5 měsíci +5

    You making this video is so unexpected, this is my favorite movie, I make all of my friends watch it with me

  • @amandamarshall1204
    @amandamarshall1204 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Amazing video and history lesson as always!

  • @TheoRae8289
    @TheoRae8289 Před 5 měsíci +14

    I remember being friends with Diablo/Brook on MySpace. I dont remember who followed who first, but I do remember her talking about Juno quite a bit. I have never seen it, but I liked her occasional Rollercoaster blog posts.
    I ALSO remember all the shit Meghan Fox caught for doing this movie. People were really misogynistic towards her back then.

  • @AiressNoir
    @AiressNoir Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is seriously one of the best channels on YT💜

  • @friendlyfoe9707
    @friendlyfoe9707 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Finally something fresh. Nice video by the way and hopefully you'll cover the Sinister franchise soon

  • @ThatSoundedScary
    @ThatSoundedScary Před 5 měsíci +7

    Seriously most underrated gem in the genre

  • @briannarobinson3714
    @briannarobinson3714 Před 5 měsíci +9

    So excited to watch this ! ❤

  • @Bunnybuns420
    @Bunnybuns420 Před 5 měsíci +4

    One of my favorite movies. I just finished watching right now.. perfect timing.✨🖤🌹thank you!😤

  • @kerriminx18
    @kerriminx18 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Ahh! 😱 the spring formal in this movie is on my birthday!? I didn’t even notice. Okay, this is now in my top ten favourite movies of all time. Thank you from bringing me this gift Zach 😊

  • @vetherz
    @vetherz Před 5 měsíci +2

    I screamed when I saw this video’s thumbnail ❤ I love this movie, very underrated!

  • @cpatigno
    @cpatigno Před 5 měsíci +3

    Amazing analysis… thank you for such a detailed video

  • @anonym8546
    @anonym8546 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I love your take on the analysis! Great video

  • @dodgerblue482
    @dodgerblue482 Před 3 měsíci +5

    2 THINGS I AINT EVER SEEN

  • @nmikara
    @nmikara Před 5 měsíci +6

    the dahvie vanity stray omg, what a time to be alive during that f'd up situation.. those poor girls.. before social media really blew up and youtube and myspace was the only documentation

    • @masterseal0418
      @masterseal0418 Před 2 měsíci

      Now that you mention Blood On The Dance Floor's lead, I always get reminded of that hilarious review of DmC Devil May Cry(the cursed emo reboot no one wanted, and released six years before DMC5 returned in grand form with 🎵All these thoughts coming through my head-🎵, and 🎵I am the storm that is approaching-🎵 within a matter of one year in-between: 2019, and 2020) from Angry Joe. It still lands perfectly after more than a decade since! If you're a die-hard DMC fan, I recommend watching Angry Joe's DmC review first before his thoughts on DMC5. The latter will appear as another recommendation by YT.

  • @Noperare
    @Noperare Před 5 měsíci +9

    No mention how Diablo, spanish for Devil, made a movie about a demon succubus. Like, she chose that name just to make that movie

  • @faithruckdeschel1294
    @faithruckdeschel1294 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Thank u for being such a sweet and delicate Professor when speaking about delicate female struggles instead of just calling Jennifer an "S" or "W" but instead u went into detail with why young women without father figures in their life, are really looking for love and protection(my own dad failed me and left me with an abusive mother who basically used me as a sacrificial lamb to my child predator of an uncle, and I admit that I became a young mom at 18, just because I wanted someone who would love and need me)but I was never promiscuous and nor did I mistreat my friends out of insecurity like Jen did her bff, and it's funny to me because I do have a good friend Juanita who I nicknamed "Neaty" because she's always been a neat person? She had more mother issues, because her mom kicked her and her 2 sisters out of her house at the age of 11, due to Neaty and her sisters jumping mom's bf after he beat their mom up.
    Anyways, thank u again because u do take extra special care of important things, just like how I appreciate when u added the BLM movement and George Floyd being killed on ur Candyman video? One of my favorite types of human beings, are the ones who stand up and speak on the ugly truths that other ppl endure, even if they may have never personally experienced......those folks are true heroes, IMO. Also, there are a lot of cool ppl that are subbed to this channel as well. Happy Belated New Year, Professor CZ and Family!!!

  • @queenkady441
    @queenkady441 Před 5 měsíci +2

    yesssss been waiting on this break down czs HAPPY NEW YEAR💯💋🥰🎊

  • @HazyBabyyy
    @HazyBabyyy Před 2 měsíci

    its amazing how this dude put text together i will never have thought about it

  • @alaynapirker9564
    @alaynapirker9564 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Dude your collar with peace and love, great video!

  • @femalegays
    @femalegays Před 5 měsíci +8

    i love these vids because there's always explanations for things that i wonder about. like ofc the black stuff jennifer throws up is the chicken, and her laughing is her putting that together in her head

  • @gruzinkerbelleabethabelle7996
    @gruzinkerbelleabethabelle7996 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Obviously the worst of Jennifer’s traits were hyper activated by becoming a succubus, but personally I think she wouldn’t have done all of the things she had to Needy had she never been sacrificed. I feel like they would have eventually grown apart in high school and their sand box love would naturally die. The jealousy & insecurity of Jennifer I think would remain concealed rather than enhanced and all would be at peace lol

  • @gamereditor59ner22
    @gamereditor59ner22 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Love the explanation and keep it up!!

  • @aqueleoutro
    @aqueleoutro Před 4 měsíci

    Your videos are masterpieces. I find some of them more entertaining than the actual movies!

  • @mina4530
    @mina4530 Před 4 měsíci

    I was just randomly reminded by this film today and I'm glad i saw a recent review vid.

  • @Phuju
    @Phuju Před 4 měsíci +3

    I literally love your horror timeline videos so much the fact I thought I was already subscribed but turns out I wasn’t😭

  • @damianstarks3338
    @damianstarks3338 Před 4 měsíci +6

    You are talking straight facts in Jennifer’s final moments.

  • @kassykreutzer6972
    @kassykreutzer6972 Před 5 měsíci +5

    I love your shirt so shiny
    Great video as always thank you cz ❤❤

  • @chinthakagunatillaka2829
    @chinthakagunatillaka2829 Před 4 měsíci

    Yesss new video thanks ❤

  • @Raphael-2
    @Raphael-2 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video. I just watched the movie and I feel like it needed 30 minutes more, because there are things that we didn't see or really understand. This video was nice because it explained a lot of things I would have never guessed.

  • @HorrorfanNathan
    @HorrorfanNathan Před 5 měsíci +6

    I love it video keep up the good work

  • @shannonbb616
    @shannonbb616 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hey the new "Lisa Frankenstein" movie coming out on February 9th is written by Diablo Cody!

  • @Shan-pe1mt
    @Shan-pe1mt Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love this channel so much 🖤

  • @Ilovegummybears.
    @Ilovegummybears. Před 4 měsíci +3

    I need more movies with subtext like this

  • @victorromos5556
    @victorromos5556 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Loved the timeline! I kept looking at your collar the whole video 😂

  • @dansmith4077
    @dansmith4077 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great video thank you

  • @MarcusG527
    @MarcusG527 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Wow dang this is the fifth best czworld video

  • @MarissaMoore-jw3hs
    @MarissaMoore-jw3hs Před měsícem +1

    wow this was such an aamazing vidoe aand i learned so much and i havent even warxxhed the darn movie myself. loved ut!!!!

  • @maxwellfrost9701
    @maxwellfrost9701 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I've been binge watching your videos lately and I really enjoy them :) great work!

  • @Jinsei_0.0_
    @Jinsei_0.0_ Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for the lesson sir🫡

  • @dranrebdust6067
    @dranrebdust6067 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this, now I gotta rewatch the movie

  • @Hewb3rtHasEyes
    @Hewb3rtHasEyes Před 5 měsíci +10

    Hey CZ 👋 you should definitely do a horror history on Mark Jone’s leprechaun trilogy🍀🙏