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Quad, Suburbia
is a 1983 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Penelope Spheeris and produced by Roger Corman. The film, also known as Rebel Streets and The Wild Side, follows a group of suburban youths who run away from home and adopt a punk lifestyle, squatting in abandoned tract homes.
The movie is known for its authentic portrayal of the early 1980s Los Angeles punk rock scene, with a cast that included real-life punks instead of trained actors. It also features live performances by prominent punk bands such as D.I., T.S.O.L., and the Vandals. The cast includes Chris Pedersen, Bill Coyne, and Flea, who would later become the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The film has been praised for its raw and uncompromising look at youth alienation and the struggles of nonconformity. It was filmed on a budget of $500,000 and was Penelope Spheeris's first dramatic feature after directing the documentary The Decline of Western Civilization. |
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