Once Upon a Time in the Midlands
Dek and Shirley live together with 12 year-old Marlene, her daughter by the sexy, delinquent Jimmy who disappeared yea...
In this lighthearted coming-of-age comedy directed by Joe Nussbaum, a group of best friends on the cusp of high school face their ultimate challenge during a seemingly innocent slumber party. When the popular clique, led by the formidable Stacie (played by Sara Paxton), dares them to complete an outrageous scavenger hunt before sunrise, the stakes are raised far beyond pillow fights and pizza. The team, including the determined Julie (Alexa Vega), the adventurous Hannah (Mika Boorem), the sweet Farrah (Scout Taylor-Compton), and the quirky Yancy (Kallie Flynn Childress), must navigate a series of hilarious and risky missions across their suburban neighborhood. From confronting a scary janitor to sneaking into a high school party, their overnight adventure tests their friendship, courage, and wits. With a warm-hearted tone and plenty of slapstick humor, the film captures the bittersweet excitement of growing up, as the girls learn that the real prize isn't winning the game, but holding onto their bond before the new school year changes everything. The cast is rounded out by comedic performances from Jane Lynch and Jeff Garlin as the parents trying to keep things under control.