The Violent Years (1956) is a provocative exploitation film penned by the infamous Ed Wood Jr. and directed by William Morgan. The story centers on Paula Parkins (Jean Moorhead), a neglected teenager from an affluent family who leads a gang of delinquent high school girls. Their rebellion escalates from petty crimes to violent assaults, including armed robberies and a controversial attack in a lovers' lane. Manipulated by a criminal figure with possible subversive motives, the girls are coerced into vandalizing a school, leading to a fatal confrontation with law enforcement. The film culminates in a courtroom denouncement of parental neglect and societal decay, serving as a stark warning against juvenile delinquency. Notorious for its sensational content and moralistic overtones, The Violent Years remains a cult classic that reflects the anxieties of 1950s America.