- Christian Slater has officially named Pump Up the Volume as his favorite film from his extensive career.
- The revelation came during a conversation with Rami Malek for a piece in Interview Magazine.
- Slater praised the 1990 film for its depth and the vulnerability of his character, Mark Hunter, especially following his role in Heathers.
- Despite this choice, many fans still point to roles in True Romance and his Golden Globe-winning performance in Mr. Robot as career-defining.
Christian Slater’s Controversial Pick for His Best Film
In a world of iconic roles, Christian Slater has made a choice that has the internet talking. When asked to pick his favorite movie from his own filmography, the star didn’t choose the cult-classic romance or the award-winning TV series. Instead, he named the 1990 rebellious teen drama, Pump Up the Volume, as his all-time favorite.
A Special Project
The admission came during a sit-down with fellow actor Rami Malek for Interview Magazine. When Malek posed the question, Slater didn’t hesitate. “I think it’s always been Pump Up the Volume,” he stated. “Again, I love everyone who’s involved, and I still love them all to this day. I feel like we made something very special together, and I remember being very happy on the set.”
His connection to the film runs deep. Slater also revealed that if he had to be stuck on a deserted island with one of his characters, it would be the film’s protagonist, pirate radio DJ Mark Hunter.
From Psycho Killer to Underground Hero
Slater explained what made the role so meaningful, particularly as it was the project he took on directly after his breakout performance as the sinister J.D. in Heathers. “It had a depth to it that I really appreciated…I liked the vulnerability of it,” he shared. “Where in Heathers, I was just a real madman—pretty much a psycho killer—and it was nice to play a young man struggling with the FCC and issues of that nature, and trying to expose injustice.”
A Career of Fan Favorites
While Pump Up the Volume holds a special place for Slater, fans have a wide array of roles to choose from. For many, his portrayal of Clarence Worley in True Romance is an untouchable classic. Furthermore, his more recent work has brought significant critical acclaim, most notably his role as the titular character in the series Mr. Robot, which earned him a Golden Globe award.
The debate now rages among fans: did Slater make the right call, or is another one of his iconic performances more deserving of the top spot? His choice proves that sometimes, the most meaningful projects for an actor aren’t the ones that make the biggest splash, but the ones that leave a personal mark.