Olivia Rodrigo - Good 4 U - (official Video)

The opening scene, featuring Rodrigo being recorded for a cheer team tryout, is a nod to this Japanese horror film.

The video is widely noted for its numerous references to classic horror and teen films from the late 1990s and early 2000s:

Rodrigo has stated that the video was intended to express "feminine rage," a theme she felt was underrepresented in media. Olivia Rodrigo - good 4 u (Official Video)

The final freeze frame with a mischievous smile and glowing eyes is a tribute to Michael Jackson's iconic video. Thematic Narrative and Style

Rodrigo's blue cheerleading uniform is a replica of the one worn by the "mean girl" character Lana Thomas. The opening scene, featuring Rodrigo being recorded for

Both the lyrics and Rodrigo's performance are filled with sarcasm, contrasting her ex-boyfriend's "happy and healthy" post-breakup life with her own emotional turmoil.

The track marked a departure from her previous melancholic ballads like "drivers license," establishing her as a versatile artist capable of alternative pop and punk-rock sounds. The official music video for "good 4 u,"

The official music video for "good 4 u," directed by , is a high-energy, pop-punk anthem that explores themes of feminine rage and messy breakups through a cinematic lens. In the video, Olivia Rodrigo portrays a high school cheerleader who is simultaneously a "good girl with a dark secret" and a "monstrous" figure out for revenge. Key Visual References and Homages