The film referenced by that specific file name is . Produced by "King of the B-movies" Roger Corman , it is a campy, modern spoof of 1950s sci-fi "gigantism" films. Production & "B-Movie" Pedigree
: While an antidote eventually shrinks Cassie back to normal, a mishap leads to her rival shrinking to only half her original size . Critical Reception The film referenced by that specific file name is
: For fans of cult horror and sci-fi, the film features rare appearances by legendary directors John Landis (An American Werewolf in London) and Corman himself as college professors. Critical Reception : For fans of cult horror
: The cast includes Sean Young ( Blade Runner ) and Treat Williams , both of whom reviewers noted were likely taking the roles for the paycheck during career lulls. Plot & Themes : Cassie continues to grow until she is 50 feet tall
: While the drug clears her skin and grants her "perfect" athletic ability to make the cheer squad, it causes a runaway reaction in her pituitary gland.
: Cassie continues to grow until she is 50 feet tall. The climax features a giant "catfight" on a football field after the rival head cheerleader, Brittany, also discovers the serum.
The story follows ( Jena Sims ), an "ugly duckling" science nerd at Iron Coast University who injects herself with an experimental beauty serum called "Renew".