K-12

"When the bell rings, you must be in your assigned seat…"

Sep 5 2019 TV-MA 1h 36m
Fantasy, Horror, Musical

Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school’s belligerent patriarchal conditioning.

Plot

In this eerily enchanting musical film by Melanie Martinez, Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that's hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school's belligerent patriarchal conditioning.

Written by

Melanie Martinez

Directed by

Melanie Martinez, Alissa Torvinen

Production Countries

Hungary, United States of America

Production Companies

Atlantic Records, Little Ugly, Frame 48, Abramorama

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
4,065
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA