River's Edge is a thought-provoking and unsettling film that explores the themes of alienation,al moral vacancy,and the bleak realities of growing up ina drug-oriented and valueless culture. The film follows a group of high school friends who must come to terms with the fact that one of their own, Samson, has killed another, Jamie. The film's disturbing quality lies in its portrayal of confirms and vacuous adolescence, devoid of any real sense of purpose or meaning. Unlike other teenage sex comedies from the 80s, River's Edge does not glamorize youth, instead, it presents it as a time of boredom, stupor and waste. The film also highlights the irresponsibility and indifference of adult figures, adding to the overall sense of hopelessness and disillusionment. The use of drugs and alcohol by both the teenagers and adults underscores the pervasive sense of desperation and moral decay that permeates the community.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as River's Edge include The Silence of the Lambs, The Untouchables, Blue Velvet, Shakedown, Bad Boys, Stalking Laura.

River's Edge was released in theaters on May 8, 1987.