Synopsis/Details
Killing My Bullies follows a senior in high school named Sadie who is a victim of bullying. She is traumatized by the suicide of her mother, a bullying victim. Afraid of losing her grip on life and determined to not end up like her mother, Sadie decides that she must kill her bullies, acquiring the satisfaction and closure that her mother never got. Sadie confides in her best friend Rachel about her plan. She reluctantly agrees to support Sadie and her plan of attack for each bully. Sadie carries out her goal, trapping her victims in a room, saying her piece, and abruptly ending their lives. Throughout the killings, Sadie's trauma continues to permeate her mental state, affecting her relationships with her friends and family.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Revenge
Story Situation:
Crime pursued by vengeance
Story Conclusion:
Surprise Twist
Moral Affections:
Condemnation, Intemperance, Punishment, Selfishness
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Blood
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Teenager
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Anti-Villian, Bully, Mentally Disturbed
Advanced
Subgenre:
High School, Horror, Psychological, Serial Killer, Suspense-Thriller, Teen Terror
Subculture:
Jock, Nerd
Action Elements:
Weaponry
Equality & Diversity:
Female Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Adolescence, Childhood, Coming of Age, Death
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Spring, Winter
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Dating, Family
Writer Style:
Stephen King