Teenage Wildlife: A Punk Odyssey Through 1981 Los Angeles

Name: Teenage Wildlife
Description: Set in 1981 Los Angeles—months after Darby Crash’s death—the story revolves around a fictional character named Rockets Redglare. A discarded kid, Rockets found a home among the misfits drawn to the Masque, the basement club epicenter of the nascent L.A. punk scene. Over the course of the book’s 24 hours, Rockets and his crew of Hollywood runaways turn tricks, score drugs and concoct a desperate, doomed scheme to defraud a pair of tourists—all set to the driving beat of L.A.’s first-wave punk explosion.
Genre: Feature Film
Date Created: 07-25-24
Producer: Bradford L. Schlei
Writer: Tony O’Neil
Director: Matthew Mishory
CD: Mary Vernieu
Email: office@rubberringfilms.com
Phone: 310-600-3331
Status: Active Development
Production Company: RUBBER RING FILMS
Address: 3100 Donald Douglas Loop North, Suite 203A, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Teenage Wildlife: A Gritty Exploration of the 1980s Punk Scene

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1981 Los Angeles, Teenage Wildlife follows the tumultuous life of Rockets Redglare, a fictional character who epitomizes the raw energy of the nascent punk scene. After the tragic death of Darby Crash, Rockets finds solace among fellow misfits at the Masque, a renowned underground club. This feature film weaves through a chaotic 24-hour period where the characters indulge in reckless escapades, including drug deals and a harebrained scheme to swindle unsuspecting tourists, all pulsating to the iconic beats of L.A.’s first-wave punk explosion.

Directed by Matthew Mishory and penned by Tony O’Neil, Teenage Wildlife not only offers a glimpse into the rebellious spirit of an era but also showcases a standout cast, bringing heart and complexity to a world often painted in shades of black and white. With producer Bradford L. Schlei at the helm and casting director Mary Vernieu assembling an impressive lineup, this film promises to immerse audiences into a whirlwind of youthful defiance and camaraderie. Fans of the punk genre will find themselves enthralled by both the story’s authenticity and the vibrant subculture that shaped a generation.